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

Graduating photography students prepare senior thesis

Graduating photography students prepare senior thesis

Written By Madison Krupp June 29, 2016

Thirteen students from the senior thesis photography course will display their final projects at The MINE Factory April 23-May 2 in an exhibition titled, “XIII.” The show will include a variety...

Students stress the importance of voter turnout

Students stress the importance of voter turnout

Written By Madison Vranish June 29, 2016

Sophomore journalism major Erin Massie is looking forward to participating in this year’s presidential election and is doing so by casting her vote for the first time. On the other hand, freshman...

Passion for anime culminates in school organization

Passion for anime culminates in school organization

Written By Matt Nemeth June 29, 2016

photo by Matt Nemeth Junior animation major Katie Fahringer works on a project in West Penn’s animation lab. Fahringer has been a member of Anime Club since her freshman year and credits Japanese...

Pioneer Records to debut album for latest Pioneer Star

Pioneer Records to debut album for latest Pioneer Star

Written By Casey Hoolahan June 29, 2016

photo by Connor Hochbein John Rushlander will relase his debut album "Grand Daddy Childs" at the Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence concert Apr 7. 27-year-old war veteran and sports, arts...

Clubs collaborate to host ‘Quidditch Tournament’

Clubs collaborate to host ‘Quidditch Tournament’

June 29, 2016

From broomsticks to golden snitches, on Apr. 12, the Student Center Gymnasium will transform into a scene from the “Harry Potter” book and movie series with a Quidditch Tournament sporting event. The...

Kevin Taylor plays integral role in athletic department

Kevin Taylor plays integral role in athletic department

Written By Chris Ward June 29, 2016

Since becoming director of athletic communications at Point Park University in July of 2008, Kevin Taylor has not only made strides in his professional career, but has developed a growth in his personal...

Point Park students push to end the ‘r-word’

Point Park students push to end the ‘r-word’

Written By Karly Rivera June 29, 2016

For Future Educators of America (FEA) members, it is important to inform the Point Park community about the misuse and hurtfulness of the “r-word.”  To help raise awareness, FEA is hosting an event...

Lunch helps commuters stay involved on campus

Lunch helps commuters stay involved on campus

Written By Eddie Trizzino June 29, 2016

  Commuter students can often be found hanging out, studying, or sleeping in the second floor lobby of Lawrence Hall, but last Wednesday from 12-2 p.m., some gathered in the multi-purpose room...

Alec Baldwin to host Pittsburgh Symphony concert

Alec Baldwin to host Pittsburgh Symphony concert

Written By Nikki Morath June 29, 2016

As news of Alec Baldwin hosting the Pittsburgh Symphony reaches the public, the symphony is curious to see if attendance will finally increase. Baldwin will host the symphony series Saturday, April 16...

Students Gather to “Get Lei’d” at Condom Carnival

Students Gather to “Get Lei’d” at Condom Carnival

Written By London Reese-Scaife June 29, 2016

Students flocked to the Lawrence Hall ballroom to win colorful condom prizes at Point Park’s annual Condom Carnival last Wednesday. Point Park’s Condom Carnival has been the most attended...

University sponsors monologue competition

University sponsors monologue competition

Written By Morgan McCoy June 29, 2016

The annual August Wilson Monologue Competition gives high school students the opportunity to breath life into the famous Pittsburgh playwright’s legacy. Point Park University, The Pittsburgh Foundation...

Poetry Club Serves as  Creative Hub At Point Park

Poetry Club Serves as Creative Hub At Point Park

Written By Ren Finkel June 29, 2016

The most recent Lighthouse Collective meeting on Feb. 10 began as every meeting does, with a reading of the groups’ alma mater, an emphatic ode to the group. “It’s somewhere in between/what rises...

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