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

Exterior of Back to the Foodture on 5th.

At Back to the Foodture on 5th, the service is so slow they need an actual time machine

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief February 8, 2023

After reading the Pittsburgh City Paper’s front page story on the opening of Back to the Foodture on 5th, I was very excited to try their wings. Downtown especially is a place where a quality wing is...

A coffee paper holder from Point Perk | Photo by Jake Dabkowski

Judging Java: Shops that “Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee”

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

Stop saying that you proudly serve Starbucks Coffee. You don’t. Almost anytime I get coffee from a coffee shop that “proudly” serves Starbucks coffee, it is just a worse version of Starbucks. This...

Student picks for who the next university president should be

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff February 1, 2023

Note: The choices of students in this article are not meant to be taken seriously. Due to Don Green’s recent resignation from Point Park, students and staff have been given some time to speculate...

Jimmy Johns causes upset with poorly made Beech Club Sandwich

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor February 1, 2023

For a shop that I often swear by, Jimmy John’s made a grave mistake. A few weeks ago, I went to get lunch there and they entirely messed up my order. To say the least, it's given me trust issues for...

Judging Java: Pistachio Latte

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist January 25, 2023

Starbucks Coffee constantly introduces limited-time themed drinks, as a means of marketing. This “fear of missing out” style drink first began with the Pumpkin Spice Latte in the early 2000s, and the...

Student starts petition for gym to purchase Stairmaster

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

Sometime last week tables, news racks and bulleted boards had an unapproved poster advertising a petition. The flier directs students to change.org asking them to support the school in purchasing a Stairmaster...

La Gourmandine brings french pastries near campus library

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor January 18, 2023

The “little taste of France” located near the University Center, La Gourmandine is a place worth visiting. This small bakery Is not only convenient and delicious, but the workers are fantastic people....

Judging Java: Round Table

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2023

One thing that I find incredibly frustrating about many coffee shops is volume. Many coffee shops, especially coffee shops that double as eateries, are entirely too loud. A coffee shop should be chill,...

“Pittsburgher of the Year:” 100 people more deserving than Rich Fitzgerald

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief January 11, 2023

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald was recently named Pittsburgher of the Year by another publication. The article amounts to little more than a puff piece and does not mention any of his shortcomings....

Five useful online resources for the spring semester

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co Features/A&E Editor January 11, 2023

The spring semester of college usually goes smoother than the fall semester since students are now used to the flow of college. This comfortable time is the perfect opportunity to look into new resources...

Judging Java: The City of Philadelphia

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist January 11, 2023

The city of Philadelphia. What more do I have to say? A lot, actually. The city of Philadelphia has the same vibe as the Mos Eisley Spaceport. Many would describe it as a wretched hive of scum and villainy....

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