Skip to Main Content
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

Winter break an opportunity for professional development

Winter break an opportunity for professional development

Written By Kimberly Keagy December 6, 2016

Heading home for winter break can seem like an oasis to college students, and while there is some value in getting that missed shut-eye, there’s only so much rest necessary, and students should focus...

photo by Liz Hunter
The Point Park Singers rehearsing in the Boulevard Apartments studio. Their annual holiday concert will take place in this room Dec. 12 from 8 p.m.-9 p.m., where the students will perfom Christmas classics as well as songs that you may not hear at other holiday concerts.

Point Park Singers to host annual holiday concert

Written By Kelsey Wolfe, Staff Writer December 6, 2016

While the rest of the world is decking the halls and rocking around the Christmas tree, the Point Park Singers are getting ready for the holidays in a different way. Throughout the fall semester, the group...

Pioneer Records signs Chase and the Barons as newest Pioneer Star

Pioneer Records signs Chase and the Barons as newest Pioneer Star

Written By Carley Bonk, Staff Writer December 6, 2016

Since Chase and the Barons has been named the latest Pioneer Records star, the band has already seen progress in their ability to build their fan base and develop their image and sound. “Music development...

A view of the Capitol Building from the Newseum located on Constitutional Avenue.

Gallery: Weekend in Washington D.C.

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor November 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela
Point Park shuttles will run to and from Ross Park Mall every 15-20 minutes Dec. 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A CAB member will host a trivia game on each trip to the mall.

Campus Activities Board helps students go shopping

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor November 29, 2016

The weeks leading up to the holidays are also the final few weeks of the fall semester, meaning finals are right around the corner. This year, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is once again giving students...

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre continues ‘The Nutcracker’ tradition

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre continues ‘The Nutcracker’ tradition

Written By Karly Rivera, Co-Features Editor November 29, 2016

Starting off dancing as an angel and a party girl in “The Nutcracker,” the now Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) principal dancer Amanda Cochrane, has taken part in the Christmas-time tradition since...

Dance professor’s passion for improvisation aids her in career

Dance professor’s passion for improvisation aids her in career

Written By Kimmie Prokurat November 29, 2016

Buses speed by, people charge to their destination and loud noises bounce off of buildings all while a group of dancers in the middle of a sidewalk move so slowly that to the naked eye, they barely seem...

Watch: NPR’s Diane Rehm visits Point Park

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-Elect November 15, 2016

The Point Park Globe's Editor-Elect Alexander Popichak had the chance to speak with NPR's Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU-FM in Washington, D.C.. Rehm visited Point Park University November...

Senior dance majors Sasha Alverez (left) and Michaela Hoelldobler practice for their performance in “Contemporary Choreographers,” held at the Playhouse starting November 16th.  The performance will feature guest choreographers Quebec native Helen Simoneau, Chicago- based Stephanie Martinez, James Gregg and Juliard graduate David Norsworthy.

‘Contemporary Choreographers’ produces shows for Playhouse

Written By Karly Rivera, Co-Features Editor November 15, 2016

From the lighting design to the dynamic choreography, stage manager Cat Hickerson believes “Contemporary Choreographers” is a show anyone, no matter their background, can enjoy. “Each piece is...

The tree at PPG Place will be lit amongst ice-skaters during Pittsburgh’s annual Light Up Night, which takes place in the evening Nov. 18. The tree will be illuminated along with other holiday lights all around the city beginning that night.

PPG Place tree and ice rink ready for Light Up Night

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor November 15, 2016

Grandadchilds members and Point Park graduates John Rushlander and Tyler McLaughlin jamming with their signature blues-rock style at the annual Fall Fest, presented by the Campus Activities Board.

Photo: Fall Fest brings music to Village Park

Written By Robert Berger, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

Adrianna Hessom’s cat, Williams, a certified therapy cat, lives with her and her three roommates in Conestoga Hall.

Therapy Animals comfort students with mental health issues

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor November 15, 2016

Chaise Schrecengost’s dog Jack follows her almost everywhere. Although people ask her why a dog is in buildings or on the bus with her, she has an easy explanation for the reason: Jack is her therapy...

Load More Stories