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

President Hennigan visits USG

President Hennigan visits USG

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  President Paul Hennigan joined United Student Government (USG) Monday to discuss and receive feedback about the University’s Strategic Plan.  Beginning the discussion, Hennigan first...

Local bands help “Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence”

Local bands help “Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence”

Written By Eddie Trizzino June 29, 2016

photo by Emily Kovacic  Nevada Color, a band made up of former and current students, preformed at Break the Silence Against Sexual Violence Awareness Concert April 9.    On April 9,...

Students give back on Pioneer Community Day

Students give back on Pioneer Community Day

Written By Tyrone Smith June 29, 2016

Students had the opportunity to give back to the community at Pioneer Community Day Saturday April 18. USG partnered with Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Friends of the Riverfront, Hosanna House, Pittsburgh...

Women’s History Month Gains Attention with Events and Social Media

Women’s History Month Gains Attention with Events and Social Media

Written By Emily Bowen June 29, 2016

  Pittsburgh citizens weigh in on the value of celebrating the female experience as International Women’s Day passed and Women’s History Month is in full swing. “It’s important...

SSO meets with administration to discuss student rights, tuition transparency

SSO meets with administration to discuss student rights, tuition transparency

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

  University President Paul Hennigan, Dean of Students Keith Paylo, Vice President of Student Affairs Karen McIntyre and Student Solidarity Organization (SSO) representatives met last week to discuss...

Cross registration offers students more courses, opportunities

Cross registration offers students more courses, opportunities

Written By Doug Kirkwood June 29, 2016

Point Park student Tim Marchilena, a junior studying secondary education in English, was not happy when he couldn’t find the language course he wanted.  He turned to the Pittsburgh Council...

World News in Brief

World News in Brief

Written By (Compiled by) Matthew Salinger June 29, 2016

Africa  In Sudan, members of the army were hired to protect the world’s last male Northern White Rhino. Only five of the species are remaining, the other four are all female and held in different...

World News in Brief

World News in Brief

Written By (Compiled by) Matthew Salinger June 29, 2016

Asia Tokyo hosted the world’s first Otaku Summit this past weekend. “Otaku” is a phrase used to describe those who love anime and manga art. The term Otaku used to be a derogatory...

USG analyzes budget, allocations

USG analyzes budget, allocations

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  The United Student Government (USG) talked numbers Monday when discussing levels of success for the previous and current funding periods.  Ken Middlemiss, Assistant Coordinator of Student...

Pay It Forward club replaces CAB Community Service Committee

Pay It Forward club replaces CAB Community Service Committee

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

  When Patty Sorg, Mackenzie Sugrue and Meredith Kubic heard the Campus Activities Board (CAB) community service committee wasn’t coming back next year, they decided to do something about...

Pittsburgh English Language School to unionize

Pittsburgh English Language School to unionize

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

  Instructors at Pittsburgh’s English Language School (ELS) branch became the first in the country to unionize, citing poor working conditions and uncompensated hours.  For years, instructors...

Food concerns lead USG to consider vote of no confidence

Food concerns lead USG to consider vote of no confidence

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  Further concern for the future of food services was addressed Monday when the United Student Government (USG) announced they will be submitting a vote of no confidence.  Members of USG...

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