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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

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Point Park reminds its students to remain calm and keep other’s in mind during this stressful week.

Finals week stress approaches

Written By Kimberly Keagy December 5, 2017

For Amber Mole, hard workouts do the trick when finals week approaches and anxiety rises. Having a personal planner loaded with lists of things that need to be accomplished helps Kaitlyn Smith endure...

Alec Ebeling talks about a record from their father Eric Ebeling’s band in their Oakland home on Nov. 17.

Students jam to tunes through varied methods

Written By Chloe Jakiela, Staff Photographer November 28, 2017

Alec Ebeling, junior creative writing major, sifted through their record collection and revealed a few favorite vinyls along with an album by their father’s old band “The Spy-Fi Sounds of The Omega...

Brennan Burke, Junior SAEM major, is the head of the Young Americans for Liberty at Point Park.

Libertarian-slanted club starts at university

Written By Aidan Segal, Staff Writer November 28, 2017

Brennen Burke wears a baseball cap with the image of a coiled rattlesnake slithering over the bolded words, “DON’T TREAD ON ME,” an iconic symbol that dates back to the American Revolution. The back...

Pioneer Public – Alexandra Youssef

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor November 28, 2017

After college, Alexandra Youssef said she’d like to live in California, working as both a therapist and a film screenwriter. “I kinda want to do both, I guess,” she said by phone. “And it’s...

A bold display advertizes sales at the Johnstown Galleria Aeropostale Sunday, Nov. 26.

Students jolly to work back home for holidays

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor November 28, 2017

Men, women and children bustle up and down aisles and in and out of stores from sun up to sundown as the best deals await eager shoppers. Employees flash a friendly smile despite the long day ahead and...

Pioneer Public – Shaniece Lawrence

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor November 14, 2017

Senior Shaniece Lawrence was already studying biological science but didn’t realize she wanted to use that to become a pediatrician until she joined Strong Women, Strong Girls.  “It’s basically...

Alannah Owens, a senior a senior human resources management major and psychology minor, looks at PointWeb at the class options she can take for the upcoming spring semester. The spring semester will be her final semester at the university.

Seniors experience last round of scheduling

Written By Briana Walton November 14, 2017

Hannah Hepler was relieved. Alannah Owens was thankful it was over. Azurai Phillips was amazed at how easy the process was. While registering for classes can bring stress to students twice a year, for...

Sarah Balkey, sophomore SAEM major, marks her calendar for Thanksgiving Break.

Thanksgiving break approaches

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief November 14, 2017

Joe Truesdell’s dad has his own way of celebrating Thanksgiving and it involves a turkey breast, a smoker and up to 12 hours of preparation. Truesdell is just one student heading into the first break...

Student begins independent pet-sitting business

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor November 7, 2017

Pets have always been an essential part of Alex Trybus’ life. Growing up with Australian cattle dogs - Nicki and Jolene - helped her develop a desire to not only love and care for her own animals but...

Frats, sororities part of university past

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor November 7, 2017

In October 1966, Ed Meena decided to join Point Park’s Alpha Delta Iota (ADI) fraternity, reasoning that “it was something to do.” Early 1970s alumni Charla and Greg Chiappelli met with a group...

Kelly Tran is currently working on her newest film, ‘Nail Salon Dreams.’

Film student nets awards, film fest entries

Written By Kimberly Keagy November 7, 2017

Kelly Tran was astonished when she received first place at the first film festival she ever entered. “You Will Love Again” led Tran to a nomination for a Teen Indie Award. Tran was the second freshman...