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

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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Food service provider speaks with student government

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer October 17, 2017

Representatives from CulinArt joined members of the United Student Government (USG) to discuss issues that can be changed and improved. To begin the meeting, CulinArt director Kristy Weiss, Director of...

Health and Wellness Fair focuses on mental health, STI awareness

Written By Sarah Gibson, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

Lawrence Hall’s lobby was transformed into an oasis for self-care Oct. 11 for the annual Health and Wellness Fair. Hosted by the Student Health  Center, the Health and Wellness Fair provides the opportunity...

A hot water main burst in Lawrence Hall around midnight Friday. Floor 6 and 7 were off limits and dehumidifiers are now present to evaporate the remaining water as on Monday evening.

Seventh floor caught in hot water after pipe joint burst

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2017

Vanessa Vivas and Mya Burns were working on homework on the seventh floor of Lawrence Hall Thursday night when Burns heard a loud noise followed by a rushing sound. “There was a really loud noise that...

Mayor Bill Peduto is the first guest speaker in the leadership series hosted by the education department.

Mayor of Pittsburgh holds town hall with students

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor October 10, 2017

The Department of Education hosted Mayor Bill Peduto as a guest speaker on Oct. 3 in Lawrence Hall’s Ballroom. “We would like our students who are studying leadership to have the ability to talk to...

Families gather on campus over the weekend for packed schedule of events

Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor October 10, 2017

From a trip to the zoo, athletic events and a night of java and jazz in Village Park, families from near and far took part in Point Park’s annual Family Weekend festivities. The weekend events kicked...

USG discusses general housekeeping

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer October 10, 2017

Returning to the seventh floor of the Student Center after last week’s meeting in Lawrence Hall 200, United Student Government (USG) discussed the upcoming budget period and the next guest speaker to...

Fitness program aimed at clubs provides wide range of workouts

Written By Sarah Pais October 3, 2017

Fitness on Demand has returned new and improved and now offers more options for workouts. The program is open to everyone, but according to Parker Werns, the Coordinator of Student Programming, the Student...

USG reviews future campus expansion

Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer October 3, 2017

In one of four meetings held in the Lawrence Hall multipurpose room, the United Student Government (USG) discussed the state of the new Playhouse along with other campus renovations made over the summer....

Yusef Salaam, left, and Jasiri X speak on race, hatred and fighting back in America at the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the Talk Back Series Sept. 19.

Talk Back Series makes debut with hip-hop artist and activist

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor September 26, 2017

“Talk Back Series” is the Center of Media Innovation’s and Pittsburgh Playhouse’s newest endeavor. Jasiri X, a Pittsburgh-based hip-hop artist and activist, kicked off the conversation last Tuesday...

Chief Besong addressed the USG on Monday about safety concerns on campus.

Chief of Police addresses USG

Written By Hannah Walden, Copy Editor September 26, 2017

Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police Jeffrey Besong answered questions on Monday from members of United Student Government (USG) about campus safety and security during the weekly...

USG Bike Program a free way for students to pedal around town

Written By Briana Walton September 26, 2017

The United Student Government (USG) offers a free daily bike rental service on the fourth floor of the Student Center that is not new to the university, but may be new to underclassmen. Sabrina Bodon,...

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