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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

HISTORY

Extreme cold caused ice to form on the Allegheny River in this photo dated Jan. 30, 1992. Freezing temperatures
almost guarantee this to happen, especially with last weekend’s winter storm.

Throughout the years: Jan. 25-30

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2026
Jan. 25-30 saw enrollment growth, a new robot for the engineering program and stolen equipment in the TV studio during this week in history.
Point Park joined the spirit of the holiday season in this photo dated Dec. 2, 1993.

Throughout the years: Dec. 2 – 8

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2025
Tuition increases, students destroying the security desk in Thayer Hall and lots of money being raised for Point Park were just among a few things that happened throughout the years this week.
Before the YWCA building held the former location of the Center for Media Innovation, it held a hot dog shop. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was here until the mid-2010s.

Throughout the years: Nov. 16-22

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2025
Lawrence Hall vandalism, Point Park's 25th anniversary and midterm grading errors were all among events that happened this week in past years.
A Pioneer hockey player skates on the ice while itching to score a goal in this photo dated Nov. 13, 1979.

Throughout the years: Nov. 11-15

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2025
Competition wins, dorm policy protests and lice taking nest in people's hair were just among a few things happening this week in Point Park history.
A “spirit” creeps up on security guard Walter “Butch” Amman in this Globe photo taken Oct. 31, 1991.

Throughout the years: Oct. 27-30

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2025
Fire alarm malfunctions, Lawrence Hall floods and "The University of Point Park" are just a few pieces of this week in Point Park history.