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

Pioneer Pantry event inspired by “Chopped”

Written By Kelsey Wolfe, Copy Editor November 7, 2017

School of Communication students enrolled in Camille Downing’s Special Events Planning course are raising awareness about the new Pioneer Pantry this semester. Each semester, students who take the...

Davion Heron is a junior musical theatre major who has served on USG for four years as a senator, recording secretary and vice president.

DEVELOPING: USG Vice President resigns

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2017
United Student Government (USG) vice president Davion Heron has resigned, according to a news release issued late Friday.
Mike Bruno talks to his team during a 2016 game against West Virginia Wesleyan.

Volleyball Coach Fired

Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor November 3, 2017

Mike Bruno was fired as the head volleyball coach, the athletic department announced Friday.  Assistant coach Bridget Bielich is the acting head coach. The volleyball team will play at Indiana University...

Dave DiCello, a local Pittsburgh Photographer known for his skyline photos, visited the CMI last Wednesday to talk about his rise and success as a local photographer

Dave DiCello shares stories behind photos

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor October 31, 2017

Pittsburgh photographer Dave DiCello spent Wednesday evening on campus sharing stories behind his photos and offering advice to students on all aspects of the photography business. Hosted by Point Park’s...

Campus Activity Board wins National Award

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor October 31, 2017

The advertising campaign behind Point Park’s Halloween dance won a national award last week in Buffalo, NY. Members of the Campus Activity Board (CAB) recently traveled to the National Association for...

Pioneer Adventure Weekend attendees pose for a photo at the Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp.

Pioneer adventure weekend reflects and looks ahead

Written By Sarah Pais, Copy Editor October 31, 2017

Pioneer Adventure Weekend (PAW) returned to the Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp Oct. 20 and 21. PAW was open to all upperclassmen at Point Park University. The weekend get-away was planned by Maria Ochoa,...

Student gov’t approves second period funding allocations

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer October 31, 2017
Leaders of Point Park clubs met with student government members to approve club allocations for the second funding period of the semester. Student Human Resources Association club asked for $450 for a group membership fee. While there is no rule stating that United Student Government (USG) does not fund membership, it was initially decided that it would not be funded during this period.
Caps for kids donation bins can commonly be found near recycling bins on campus

Phi Beta Lambda collecting caps for local child patients

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor October 24, 2017

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) found a new way for students to make a difference and it’s as easy as saving a bottle cap. PBL, Point Park’s business fraternity, started collecting bottle caps around campus....

Podcast explores Duquesne missing persons cases

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2017

Duquesne graduate student Dakota James disappeared this past winter under mysterious circumstances, and after a six-week city-wide search, his body was found in the Ohio River. Two years earlier, Duquesne...

Monster Ball in the CMI open to all schools

Written By Lauren Clouser, Copy Editor October 24, 2017

The first annual Monster Ball will be held on Oct. 31 at the Center for Media Innovation (CMI). The Halloween-themed event will take place from 2:30-4 p.m., and will feature the efforts of both students...

CMI director, Andy Conte speaks to Student Government

CMI director, Andy Conte speaks to Student Government

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer October 24, 2017

The United Student Government (USG) meeting kicked off with guest speaker Andy Conte, director of the Center for Media Innovation (CMI). Conte addressed questions from senators and discussed how the CMI...

Zach Brander, a roommate of the slain Pitt student, Alina Sheykhet, embraces a friend at a vigil near the Cathedral of Learning over the weekend.

“That’s an image that will always be in my head”

Written By Nikole Kost, Online Photo Editor October 17, 2017

As he walked up the stairs with Alina Sheykhet’s parents to see why she wasn’t answering her phone, Zach Brandner thought his roommate left without telling anyone. After Sheykhet’s father knocked...

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