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
President Chris Brussalis closes out the Pioneer Perspectives meeting with a Q&A based on the presentations.

New Dean, Welcome Center and Employee Engagement Survey at Pioneer Perspectives meeting

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025
During the 2025 Pioneer Perspectives presentation, a stage for the school to present accomplishments to faculty, staff and students, another new location for the Welcome Center was unveiled along with a new dean, the first employee engagement survey in years and a 700% traffic increase to athletic social media since Point Park joined the NCAA were just a few of many discussion topics. 
Elliot Geary, Christian Rangel and Riley Mahon are all hoping to clutch the Presidential seat of SGA.

Candidates for SGA President and Vice President debate on policy, campaign promises

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 2, 2025
The Student Government Association (SGA) held a debate featuring candidates hoping to secure the presidential and vice presidential roles for next semester’s administration.  
Port Authority buses line up along the Sixth Street station.

PRT may slash service, raise fare

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025
If you have a “U-Pass” on your phone to travel on Pittsburgh’s buses, “T” trains and the incline, there’s a chance the pass may become slightly less useful next year–if proposed service cuts go into effect.
Chris Hill discusses new Welcome Center concepts for fall 2025 with SGA.

New dance studios and Welcome Center discussed at SGA meeting

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025
At Monday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, guest speaker Chris Hill, vice president of operations at Point Park University, discussed current and future projects of Physical Plant. 

School of Communication announces new minor in painting and drawing

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025
A new 18-credit painting and drawing minor will be attainable at Point Park next spring semester, according to Ben Schonberger, media arts program coordinator and senior lecturer of photography.

‘Talent/ability’ no longer considered in academic admissions

Written By Ethan Rowinski, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
Point Park’s academic admission considerations will no longer consider “talent/ability” for “first time, first-year admissions” students in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Emergency responders and Point Park Police respond to the scene of the crash on Boulevard of the Allies.

Two injured in ‘critical’ car crash outside Student Center

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 26, 2025

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a juvenile male driver struck three cars on Boulevard of the Allies directly outside of the Student Center at around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, March 21. According...

Brussalis meets with SGA about enrollment

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted guest speaker President Chris Brussalis on Monday, March 17 to answer questions from members of SGA.  
'Iceberg,' the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, walks down Boulevard of the Allies.

‘IRISH FOR A DAY:’ PITTSBURGH HOLDS ANNUAL ST. PATTY’S DAY PARADE

Written By Thomas Speranza, Staff Photographer • March 19, 2025

The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade descended down the Boulevard of the Allies past campus on Saturday, March 15. Several organizations, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Police and Mayor...

"Wayfinding" kiosks are supposed to make navigating Downtown easier.

New ‘wayfinding’ sign Downtown

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2025
Do you have a hard time finding your way to prominent spots Downtown? Tired of having to rely on your phone just to walk a few feet to where you want to go? A new sign has got you covered.
A toilet flood in Lawrence Hall on Monday, March 10, causing the carpet of this dorm to be damaged.

Toilet malfunction floods Lawrence Hall dorm

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025
A toilet malfunction created a leak that damaged ceiling tiles in Lawrence Hall on Monday, March 10, according to Chris Hill, vice president of operations at Physical Plant.

Petition attempts to bar ICE from campus

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025
Point Park’s Political Science Association (PPPSA) began petitioning students to require the university to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from operating on campus property last week.
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