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An assortment of bagged candies sit on a desk in the Globe office;

Burgh Bites: Target’s Halloween sweets

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024
Editor-in-Chief Cassandra Harris' ranking of Target Halloween Candy. Find out what she rates what!

How to stay safe during ‘Halloweekend’

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor October 30, 2024
Halloween weekend, otherwise known as "Halloweekend," is coming up very shortly as October is almost over. With this weekend being the perfect time to celebrate and one of the most popular times for students, many forget to remember safety when planning these events.  

Annual Honors panel discusses application of AI

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer October 23, 2024
The Honors program held a panel discussion for the Honors 299 course on Monday, Oct. 14. Discussion panels with the honors program are held every year for this course. The topic is selected by the honors president. This year, President Maegen Steiner chose artificial intelligence.  
The menu for Condado’s Tacos taken on Sunday, where it serves custom tacos, tequila and margaritas.

Burgh Bites: Condado Tacos serves Caucasian Concoctions

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024
I have heard many good things about Condado Tacos on Liberty Avenue, a restaurant that serves tacos, tequila and margaritas. 

Seventh annual ‘Pioneer Adventure Weekend’ returns

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor October 23, 2024
When someone thinks of college, they would normally not think of the word “camping” to go along with it. However, this weekend, the office of Student Life services hosted its seventh annual Pioneer Adventure Weekend (PAW), which was organized by Maria Ochoa, director of resident life. 
Morelli enjoys cheering with Pioneer Ambassadors during Move-In.

Courtesy of Boutique La Passerelle's Facebook

Adele Morelli, owner of Boutique La Passerelle, dies

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor October 16, 2024
Adele Morelli, owner of Boutique La Passerelle (BLP) on Wood Street, passed away from “complications of an unexpected illness while on a buying trip in Portugal on Sept. 21, 2024, the day before her 56 birthday,” according to her obituary.   

BSU hosts ‘Turn it Pink’ event for Breast Cancer Awareness

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer October 16, 2024
The month of October is recognized internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so the Black Student Union (BSU) held an event on Wednesday, Oct. 9, spreading awareness about breast cancer.

CAB HOSTS PUMPKIN CARVING AND PAINTING EVENT

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor October 16, 2024

The Campus Activities Board hosted their first-ever pumpkin carving and painting event. Held on the second floor of the Student Center, there were 30 free pumpkins given to the first recipients to arrive....

New ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ club in the works

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo/Website Editor October 16, 2024
When it comes to activities on Point Park’s campus, students have a lot of options. The various events and lounges around campus provide plenty of opportunities to have fun and meet other people.
(Front to back) The meat lover's pizza, the jumbo chicken, French fries, Mac and cheese, strawberry milkshake and garden salad from the BERG.

Burgh Bites: The BERG in PPG replaces Chicken Guy

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024
For the last three weeks, all I have tasted is food that deserves good reviewing, and it’s beginning to upset me. I haven’t been able to harshly critique anything recently because the food I’ve been trying has genuinely been kinda good. So next week, I will try to eat somewhere where I know the food is bad. 
Bob O'Gara, Helen Fallon and Jan Getz relax in Amsterdam during a trip in 2016.

Submitted to The Globe by Helen Fallon

Professors remember professor Bob O’Gara

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2024
Bob O’Gara, professor emeritus, who dedicated 33 years of his life to Point Park’s School of Communication (SOC) and PR/AD programs, died two Saturdays ago on Oct. 6, due to health complications. 

‘Rock the shot’ in Fishbowl

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer October 16, 2024
The Point Park Student Health Center turned up the volume this past week during their “Rock the Shot” flu shot clinic. The clinic was held in partnership with WPPJ and Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), providing flu vaccines and popular rock music at the same time. The clinic was available to all students and faculty.