Christopher Ruddy discusses state of journalism, Trump administration
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
November 14, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS
Christopher Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmax Media Inc., discussed his career in the media and friendship with President Donald Trump during his appearance that was met with a silent protest at the Pittsburgh Playhouse last Wednesday. The second installment of the Center for Media Innovation’s (CMI) TalkBack...
Criminal Justice Club shows appreciation to local law enforcement
Written By Kayla Snyder, Co-Copy Desk Chief
November 14, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Last year, members of the Criminal Justice Club started an initiative to deliver cakes to different police zones around Pittsburgh to show their appreciation for law enforcement officials. This year, the newfound tradition scales more than just the Pittsburgh police zones, adding Point Park’s police de...
“Trump whisperer” Christopher Ruddy to speak at Playhouse
Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-News Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Right-wing media pioneer Christopher Ruddy will speak tonight at the Pittsburgh Playhouse about his company Newsmax Media Inc. as well as his experiences as a friend of President Trump. The event is the second installment of the TalkBack Series sponsored by the Center for Media Innovation (CMI), a sp...
Volleyball coach let go ahead of RSC tournament
Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS, SPORTS
Mike Bruno was fired Friday as the head volleyball coach, the Athletic Department announced. Officials declined to comment on specifics of the decision and players approached by the Globe declined to comment on the details of what led up to the firing. Bruno has coached at Point Park since 2005 and is the all-tim...
Wood Street Subway to close this December
Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
For certain Point Park students, it will soon be time to start looking for a new place to dine close to campus. The Subway at the corner of Wood Street and Fourth Avenue is closing its doors for good in the near future. Sunnat Gulmetov is the general manager of both the Wood Street Subway and the M...
USG Vice President resigns, replacement to be announced
Written By Hannah Walden, USG Beat Writer
November 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
Vice President Davion Heron resigned from his position on Friday, Nov. 3, effective immediately. According to a press release from the United Student Government (USG), Heron cited personal reasons, and has declined to comment on the issue. He served as a senator, recording secretary and vice presi...
Pioneer Pantry event inspired by “Chopped”
Written By Kelsey Wolfe, Copy Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under NEWS
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 class are required to work as an “agency” and plan an event for a nonprofit organization. With ...
DEVELOPING: USG Vice President resigns
Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2017
Filed under NEWS, Uncategorized
United Student Government (USG) vice president Davion Heron has resigned, according to a news release issued late Friday.
Volleyball Coach Fired
Written By Josh Croup, Co-Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
Filed under Latest Stories, NEWS, SPORTS
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 of Pennsylvania tomorrow evening in the last regular season game of the year. The Pioneers...
Dave DiCello shares stories behind photos
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
October 31, 2017
Filed under NEWS
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 chapter of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and the Globe, DiCello spoke for ...
Campus Activity Board wins National Award
Written By Robert Berger, Co-News Editor
October 31, 2017
Filed under NEWS
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 Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Conference. During the trip, the organization was presented ...
Pioneer adventure weekend reflects and looks ahead
Written By Sarah Pais, Copy Editor
October 31, 2017
Filed under NEWS
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, resident director for Point Park, and ten of the upperclassmen resident educators (REs.) “We a...