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

Climate change, women’s health among issues discussed at first democratic debate

Climate change, women’s health among issues discussed at first democratic debate

Written By Iain Oldman June 29, 2016

  Five candidates for the Democratic bid for president met at the Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for the first Democratic Party presidential debate. Lincoln Chafee, Hillary...

USG introduces new initiative to promote safer sex on campus

USG introduces new initiative to promote safer sex on campus

Written By Laura Byko June 29, 2016

  Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) officially turned an offhand, joking comment into a reality at its Monday meeting when it voted to advertise its new Condom Initiative and move...

USG allocates budget for semester, updates status of campus events

USG allocates budget for semester, updates status of campus events

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

  For the second funding period of the semester, the Point Park’s student government allocated $15,194 of a requested $26,375 to 36 clubs at Monday’s legislative body meeting. The...

With help from the Allegheny Foundation and Trib Total Media, University introduces Center for Media Innovation

With help from the Allegheny Foundation and Trib Total Media, University introduces Center for Media Innovation

Written By Kristin Snapp June 29, 2016

Rendering by GBBN Pittsburgh Architects An artist rendering of the new Center for Media Innovation, which will be located at the former site of Nathan’s Famous at the corner of Wood Street and...

Travel Abroad Opportunity

Travel Abroad Opportunity

June 29, 2016

  It’s been decided – Students and faculty will travel to Amsterdam and Brussels May 8-20 for the 2016 School of Communication International Media course.  Since 2008 faculty...

Confluence Psychology Alliance holds annual winter blanket and clothing drive benefiting homeless

Confluence Psychology Alliance holds annual winter blanket and clothing drive benefiting homeless

Written By Emily Bennett June 29, 2016

  Point Park’s Confluence Psychology Alliance is holding a winter blanket and clothing drive event together with Operation Safety Net, a Pittsburgh-based medical outreach program.  ...

USG moves to reallocate funds and discusses appeals as clubs request changes to budget

USG moves to reallocate funds and discusses appeals as clubs request changes to budget

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

  In conjunction with it’s last meeting in which student club and organization budgets were allocated, the United Student Government (USG) spent the majority of it’s meeting discussing...

Details of newly ratified adjunct union agreement revealed in shared document

Details of newly ratified adjunct union agreement revealed in shared document

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

Beginning in the Spring 2016 term, Point Park’s adjunct faculty will receive incremental pay raises and other union protections including benefits, after ratifying their agreement with the University....

Therapy dogs visit campus

Therapy dogs visit campus

June 29, 2016

photo by Chloe Jakiela Basil, a two-year old therapy dog, wears his Point Park scarf with pride and warms the hearts of students in between classes Thursday, Sept. 17. Katie Rodella, Basil’s trainer,...

USG discusses budget guidelines, appoints new senator for School of Business

USG discusses budget guidelines, appoints new senator for School of Business

Written By Sabrina Bodon June 29, 2016

  Point Park’s United Student Government (USG) spent the majority of their legislative body meeting discussing, approving, adopting and appointing guidelines, resolutions and a member. The...

Point Park and adjunct union reach tentative agreement

Point Park and adjunct union reach tentative agreement

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

After 10 months of negotiation, the United Steelworkers (USW) adjunct union and Point Park have reached a tentative agreement on a first contract.  The contract will affect over 300 part-time faculty...

Mens soccer team to forfeit all 15 wins from 2014 season

Men’s soccer team to forfeit all 15 wins from 2014 season

Written By Kristin Snapp June 29, 2016

photo courtesy of Christine Cestra The men’s soccer team celebrates after scoring during the Sept. 13, 2014 game against Northwestern Ohio. The Pioneers won in overtime with a final score of 2...

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