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

SGA prepares for upcoming elections following new resolution

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor March 20, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 19, SGA held a meeting to discuss their upcoming elections ahead of spring break, debating how students should cast their ballots.   Following the passing of Resolution BL.02122024,...

James Begley, part-time professor of communications and English, was arrested on Feb. 14 for several charges including strangulation.

Part-time professor arrested for strangulation among other charges

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

  Part-time professor of communications and English James Begley was arrested last month on Feb. 14, according to a police report.   Begley, who has worked at the university since 2016,...

The University Counseling Center is offering Mental health First Aid (MHFA) training for staff and faculty.

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, News Editor March 20, 2024

The University Counseling Center held their first Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in January with plans for the next to take place in May and June according to Cassandra Moffat, director of the...

One of the personalized emails sent last week that rose phishing email concerns.

Student Satisfaction survey raises red flags amid phishing email concerns

Written By Gavin Petrone and Carson Folio March 13, 2024

Students were wary of a recent survey last Monday, sent out via email by the office of President Chris Brussalis. The survey offered a chance to win a $50 gift card should students click its embedded link.   When...

SGA names election board members, prepares for shift in leadership

Written By Gavin Petrone, SGA Beat Writer March 13, 2024

Three club representatives, selected by Chief of Staff Frankie Bracey, were unanimously appointed to SGA’s election board in a meeting on Monday, March 11.   August Stephens of WPPJ, Elliott...

Outside the new Public Safety Center on Wood Street that opened last month.

Students concerned with changes to Pittsburgh police

Written By Cilia Catello and Cassandra Harris March 13, 2024

In a Pittsburgh police press conference conducted on February 23, it was announced that any calls placed to 911 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. that are not deemed “in-progress” will be redirected...

Outside the University Advising Center on the fifth floor of West Penn.

Dance advisor Amy Kier to advise business students in recent change

Written By Michelangelo Pellis and Erin Yudt March 13, 2024

Dance students are now without a full-time academic advisor as of this past Friday, March 8.   Announced in an email to dance students on February 29, long-time advisor Amy Kier has moved to...

Outside the bookstore, which will shift to solely merchandise in the fall.

All students to be opted into the Bison Book Bundle for additional fee

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect March 6, 2024

The Bison Book Bundle, in partnership with the bookstore powered by Barnes & Noble, will ensure that students enrolled in 12 credit classes will automatically have all their required course materials...

SGA approves nearly $18,000 for Spring 2 club allocations

Written By Gavin Petrone, SGA Beat Writer March 6, 2024

SGA unanimously approved $17,792.60 for this quarter of spring club allocations, exceeding their usual budget of $10,000 by nearly $8,000 in a meeting on Monday, March 4.   Treasurer MC Carder...

Dancers warm up during a class in the GRW. The program dropped two places in the national rank.

Dance program drops two places in national rank

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor March 6, 2024

The university’s dance program has once again been recognized as one of the top five dance programs nationally. While the program has previously been ranked as high as number three, this year it sits...

Political Science Association hopes to inspire students for political change

Written By Gavin Petrone, SGA Beat Writer March 6, 2024

  The new Point Park Political Science Association (PPPSA) student organization began its first meetings around the middle of February.    PPPSA is a nonpartisan organization focused...

Black Student Union holds monthly meeting on campus

Written By Isaac Graves, For The Globe February 21, 2024

The BSU held its monthly meeting last Monday. With February being Black History Month, this meeting meant a lot more for the members in attendance.   The meeting began with a round table discussion...

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