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

Scarce availability of scholarships create frustration

Scarce availability of scholarships create frustration

Written By Nicole Miller June 29, 2016

  When applying to colleges, Amber Cole’s parents encouraged her to go where she would be happy but to keep in mind the cost. The price of a college or university can make or break a student’s...

Local students soar into energy drink competition

Local students soar into energy drink competition

Written By Victoria Mikula June 29, 2016

photo by Alex Jones Red Bull Pittsburgh is hosting paper airplane competition on Sunday, March 22. Point Park students have the opportunity to compete at the qualifying round for a chance to win a free...

St. Patty’s Day celebrations march through campus

St. Patty’s Day celebrations march through campus

June 29, 2016

photo by Adrian Mendez-Hutchinson  Winner of The Globe Saint Patrick’s Day Photo Contest  An unicyclist and marchers take part in the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown...

Former and current students join together to form colorful group

Former and current students join together to form colorful group

Written By Madison Turiczek June 29, 2016

photo by Hannah Altman Indie band Nevada Color performed at The Beerhive during the first annual Strip District Music Festival. Band members are Point Park alumni Jeremy Westhead, Quinn Wirth, Chris...

Cartoonists startled by Charlie Hebdo attacks

Cartoonists startled by Charlie Hebdo attacks

Written By Julian Horta June 29, 2016

  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorial cartoonist, Randy Bish, is looking over his shoulder more than usual after the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine. Rob Rogers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

Technology takes teaching from notebooks to Macbooks

Technology takes teaching from notebooks to Macbooks

Written By Brandon Flournoy June 29, 2016

  While Nicholas Burns, a senior sports, art and entertainment management (SAEM) major, believes online classes aren’t for him, he finds the Internet helpful when it comes to doing research...

Three-time nominated student to represent WPPJ in New York City

Three-time nominated student to represent WPPJ in New York City

Written By Alicia Green June 29, 2016

photo by Ty Smith Senior broadcast journalism major, Nathan Keenan, is nominated for three Intercollegiate Broadcasting System College Radio Awards. Currently, he is the General Manager of WPPJ, Point...

Student author gives guide to today’s real-life relationships

Student author gives guide to today’s real-life relationships

Written By Victoria Mikula June 29, 2016

  Nicole Martin knows that being a 20-something in the Tinder age is a wild adventure. Inspired by her own personal dating experiences and that of her friends, the final semester graduate student...

Say ‘Hello’ to the newest healthy addition to Downtown

Say ‘Hello’ to the newest healthy addition to Downtown

Written By Ashley Corradene June 29, 2016

photo by Ty Smith Point Park students have a new, healthier option for eating Downtown at Hello Bistro, on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Wood Street. The new restaurant, across from the University...

The Black Student Union hosts Open Mic Nite, Students speak their minds

The Black Student Union hosts Open Mic Nite, Students speak their minds

Written By Jacqueline Roberts June 29, 2016

  The Black Student Union (BSU) and The Honors Student Organization (HSO) hosted their second Open Mic Nite on Jan. 22, as they offered a place where the students at Point Park can come...

University alum and students’ pilot episode takes off

University alum and students’ pilot episode takes off

Written By Madison Turiczek June 29, 2016

photo by Madison Turiczek Lexx Truss and brothers Aaron and Neiman Outlen, all seniors, are working on a television series titled Schema. The show is set to be released this Spring. The trio are the...

Campus clubs show love to students with themed events

Campus clubs show love to students with themed events

Written By Emily Bowen June 29, 2016

photo by Chris Squier The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host its annual Condom Carnival on Feb. 12 in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom. The event promotes safe sex to students and provides free condoms....

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