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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Freshman musical theatre major Reina Guerra performs an interpretive dance routine.

BSU pays tribute to MLK

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor January 16, 2018

A near standing room only crowd filled the JVH auditorium Monday night as students performed spoken word pieces, song and dance routines and monologues in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by...

Rescue personnel throw down ropes to Corbin to keep him above water until Pittsburgh River Rescue can make it to him.

Irwin man takes a swim in the Parkway “bathtub” Saturday

Written By Josh Croup, Editor Emeritus January 16, 2018

Jason Corbin left his home Saturday in his Nissan Frontier to meet his wife at the Wheeling Casino. Before he knew it, he was on the phone with his wife telling her he would be a little late. He made...

Pittsburgh River Rescue arrives to get Corbin back on land to be evaluated by paramedics.

Man rescued on flooded parkway

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Features Editor January 13, 2018

Tuition for 2018-2019 school year to increase 3.9 percent

Tuition for 2018-2019 school year to increase 3.9 percent

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor Emeritus January 9, 2018

Students will have to pay more to attend classes next year as tuition is on the rise again. Point Park’s Board of Trustees approved a 3.9-percent tuition increase to all full time students, meaning...

The Boulevard of the Allies entrance of Academic Hall is now used as an emergency exit only after new security changes.

Academic Hall entry barred without ID scan at front desk

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor January 9, 2018

One of Academic Hall’s entrances will be inaccessible due to new safety changes starting on Monday Jan. 8. Point Park’s Chief of Police Jeffrey Besong sent out the announcement via mass email on...

IT department highlights improvements at USG meeting

Written By Alexander Popichak, USG Beat Writer January 9, 2018

Students returning to campus this semester should have better internet reception as the Information Technology (IT) department installed wireless hotspots in so-called dead zones. Dr. Tim Wilson, associate...

Student-run advertising agency to partner with clubs, local businesses

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor January 9, 2018

Public relations and advertising students are developing an in-house advertising agency this semester to benefit university clubs and eventually local businesses. The agency, christened Bison Media,...

CAB to bring escape rooms to campus

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor January 9, 2018

Point Park After Dark will host two escape rooms in the Student Center Gym for students to explore and strategize this Saturday night from 9-11 p.m. “The executive board actually went and did an escape...

Student government finishes semester with executive cabinet changes

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer December 11, 2017

United Student Government (USG) Press Secretary Sabrina Bodon stepped down from her position and Recording Secretary Shaniece Lawrence concluded her term as she prepares to graduate at the end of this...

Public Safety to implement updated security technology for fall of 2018

Public Safety to implement updated security technology for fall of 2018

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor December 5, 2017

As Angela Altieri waited in Lawrence Hall for her parents to pick her up, she said a man later identified as Dalbert Banks approached her and asked if she was a dance major. After Altieri said no, Banks...

Junior public relations and advertising major Kayla Belovich and senior public relations and advertising major Kristina Pacifico visit advertising firm Garrison Hughes for the Pitch competition.

Point Park students part of winning team at advertising competition

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2017

Two Point Park students were members of the winning firm of this year’s “The Pitch” advertising competition. The annual competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh regional chapter of the Advertising...

International Media Students unsure of waitlist status

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief December 5, 2017

For the spring course International Media, Point Park’s registration program, Jenzabar, is unable to create wait lists for dual-listed courses going into the spring semester. Helen Fallon, the professor...

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