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

The Wood Street entrance of Lawrence Hall and the grate creating the alleged source of the “sewage” smell when the doors open.

‘Sewage’ stench invades Lawrence Hall

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor September 11, 2024
A smell resembling raw sewage has been wafting through the lobby of Lawrence Hall throughout the first weeks of the fall semester, according to students and faculty.
Harris, Trump differ in campaign strategies ahead of 2024 presidential race

Harris, Trump differ in campaign strategies ahead of 2024 presidential race

Written By Chloe Humway, For The Globe September 11, 2024
According to the 2024 Presidential election poll from “270 To Win,” both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-in-neck, with Harris leading at 48% approval and Trump behind at 46%.

A protest policy is not in the university’s handbook

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect September 11, 2024
Unlike Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), which now restricts on-campus student protests to those who are registered with the school, Point Park does not appear to be planning on enacting a protest policy.

Faculty look into Adobe suite alternatives evaluated

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor September 11, 2024
Staff members at Point Park University are starting to discuss an idea that would replace the Adobe suite with free applications in a few years.

Fortieth Annual Labor Day Parade

Written By Cassandra Harris and Gavin Petrone September 5, 2024

Pittsburgh’s 40th Annual Labor Day Parade was held on Monday, Sept. 2. The parade began on Centre Avenue, snaked through Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies, and finished outside of the Steelworkers...

Point Perk first opened in 2018 after student Tiffany Walker named it in a contest. She was rewarded with a premium Point Park Pioneer gift package and $100 in flex-dollars.

Point Perk drops Starbucks products from Menu

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor September 5, 2024
Point Perk officially dropped Starbucks’ products provided through the company’s We Proudly Serve program on Monday, August 26.
Dancers line up bags during auditions.

UA closure creates 41 new student transfers

Written By Michaelangelo, Pellis September 5, 2024
On May 31, The University of the Arts in Philadelphia (UA) announced a sudden closure. 41 UA students chose to transfer to Point Park, where all of their credits were transferred and the previous price of their tuition was matched.

Full-Time Faculty Union Negotiates new contract with Administration

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2024
Park Park’s full-time faculty contract under the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh’s Unit Local 38061, which began in September 2021, expired on June 30, 2024.
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. The school 
unexpectedly closed in June of this year.

Teach-out program offered for two closed PA Universities

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect August 26, 2024
When the University of Arts announced their closure in May, their remaining students didn’t know where to turn or where they would be finishing their education.

Bison Book Bundle begins: Student opinions mixed on the program

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor August 26, 2024
The Bison Book Bundle, which offers students with all of their needed course material for a semesterly fee of $375 per semester, is kicking off for the first time with this fall semester.

Welcome back!

August 26, 2024

       

Load More Stories