Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Arthur Blum and George Bromall spent time together in Raleigh, North Carolina for Blum’s 90th birthday back in August 2024. It was a tradition a group of Blum’s students started with him a few years ago.

Former PPU President Arthur M. Blum dies at 90 years old

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025
Arthur (Art) M. Blum became the second President of Point Park University in 1967, after working in multiple administrative roles, said Albert McLean in “Point Park College: The First 25 Years”.  
The new "Wellness-On-the-Go" vending machine sits in Academic Hall.

A Second ‘Wellness On-the-Go’ machine Is installed

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Opinions Editor • January 8, 2025
The University Health Center implemented a second “Wellness On-the-Go” vending machine over winter break adding onto the first located on the first floor of the Student Center.
Michael Soto speaks at President Brusallis' inauguration.

Soto ‘departs’ from role as Provost

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 8, 2025
Michael Soto, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, will be “departing his role,” according to an announcement Monday, Jan. 6, by President Brussalis.
PPU Police Chief Besong takes on two roles

PPU Police Chief Besong takes on two roles

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 8, 2025
Point Park’s Chief of Police Jeffery Besong will begin serving as both Carlow University’s and Point Park’s Chief of Police this semester, according to Point Park’s Leadership Report published in November.
Conservatory of Performing Arts students performed RENT at the University's Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Administration transforms COPA departments into schools

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2025
The Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) will receive a restructure this semester, according to an announcement from President Brussalis on Monday, Jan. 6. 
A Peoples Gas truck sits on Wood Street in front of West Penn with workers going in and out of the vehicle.

Gas leak shuts down West Penn

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024
On the day back from Thanksgiving break, students, faculty and staff received an email and phone call through Point Alert announcing that the West Penn building was closed and classes were canceled due to maintenance.
Provost Michael Soto discusses a later start date for the spring semester in the future.

SGA and Soto discuss potential changes to academic calendar

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • December 4, 2024
Provost Michael Soto discussed the possibility of adjusting the academic calendar Monday at The Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting as a guest speaker. 
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building on the North Shore.

Full-time faculty union ratifies three-year contract

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • December 4, 2024
Point Park’s full-time faculty union officially ratified a new three-year contract with university administration on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Turnstiles sit closed in the entrance of West Penn Hall. These along with the doors require an ID scan to open.

Man arrested after entering West Penn, charged with trespassing

Written By Gavin Petrone and Carson Folio • November 20, 2024
A man was arrested after entering the West Penn building under the influence on Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to Public Safety.
The ceiling above the checkout area in Point Cafe, which was damaged by a leaky pipe.

Leaky pipe in Lawrence Hall

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • November 20, 2024
A clogged pipe connected to the third-floor Dining Hall dishwasher created a leak that spanned from Point Cafe to the second-floor stairwell in Lawrence Hall, according to Chris Hill, vice president of operations for the Physical Plant.  
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus sits at a light.

PRT takes proposed line redesign to the community

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) riders across the Downtown and Greater Pittsburgh area were invited to discuss the proposed Redesign of bus routes, which is set to be implemented in early 2026.
Incumbuent Senator Bob Casey (D) speaks at a Harris-Walz rally.

Casey still hasn’t conceded as recount begins today.

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Former PA Sen. Bob Casey (D) has yet to concede victory to presumptive Sen. Dave McCormick (R) as a statewide recount begins on Monday, Nov 18.
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