NEWS

Point Park University officially plans purchase of old YWCA building

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2025

What has long been an empty, grey eyesore sitting on Wood Street for over two years — and was at one point promised to become one of several new flagship residential developments Downtown — is on track...

SGA hosts open house town hall meeting and settles on next semester’s initiatives

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

Students lined Lawrence Hall’s ballroom Tuesday, Nov. 18, in hopes of discussing what they believe to be the university’s most pressing issues during a town hall hosted by SGA, as discussed during the weekly meeting on Dec. 1.

Delays persist in Pioneer Ambassador checks

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • December 3, 2025

Eight of the 18 Pioneer Ambassadors (PA) did not receive compensation by Nov. 21 — the date assured by the university — according to all sources involved.

Student-athletes expected varsity sports. Instead, some say they landed on a hidden team

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • December 3, 2025

Alyssa Stridiron considered playing basketball for two or three other schools before she finally decided on Point Park.

Lawrence Hall will be fully air-conditioned by fall 2026

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • December 2, 2025

It’s official: Lawrence Hall is finally getting A/C, according to university President Chris Brussalis.

‘I feel like no one cares’ Pioneer Ambassadors still not paid

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • November 19, 2025

According to all sources involved, all 18 Pioneer Ambassadors (PA) are still waiting on their $625 stipends from the Office of Student Affairs.

Lawrence Hall taken over by ongoing marijuana odor

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2025

Lawrence Hall residents were met with warnings from Residence Life staff over what they describe as a constant smell of marijuana from dorms in the building.

SGA snagged on heater initiative

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 19, 2025

At the end of their executive term last semester, former President Kyle Maclaughlin and former Vice President Dillion Peterson passed a resolution to allocate $2,000 of their remaining funds to be spent on outdoor electric space heaters.

New CFO to be appointed in December

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 12, 2025

Tracy Claybaugh, a former executive of finance for Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, will be appointed as Point Park’s senior vice president of finance (CFO) on Dec. 1.

SGA pass funding, cabinet removal and policy changes

Written By Cilia Catello and Gavin Petrone • November 12, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) passed two new resolutions to its constitution during the weekly legislative body meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.

‘Green Building’ re-opens to public with new experiential learning centers

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2025

What was once a temporary dance studio, the office for international student services and the alumni engagement center has once again found a new purpose.

Crime Report for week 11

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • November 12, 2025

A man was charged with burglary after Chief Jeff Besong said he forced his way into The Globe’s office and WPPJ’s radio station inside Conestoga Hall on Nov. 1 around 6:30 a.m.