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

Bad weather conditions affect education

Bad weather conditions affect education

Written By Brandon Cross June 29, 2016

photo by Elizabeth Berie As weather conditions worsen, driving becomes treacherous along the streets surrounding Point Park University.  Many students and professors have found their classes...

All but two organizations face budget cuts

All but two organizations face budget cuts

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  With the spring semester well underway, the United Student Government (USG) on Monday granted only two of the 32 clubs with its full request for the first funding period. The two clubs that...

Students split over traditional, developing news services

Students split over traditional, developing news services

Written By Nathan King June 29, 2016

photo by Courtney Giles Sophomore Premedical and Preprofessional Studies major, Anna GoForth, looks for news on Twitter on an Academic Hall computer lab PC.   As a freshman commuter, Josh Wright...

Pittsburgh students, organizers protest rising tuition rates

Pittsburgh students, organizers protest rising tuition rates

Written By Haley Wisniewski June 29, 2016

photo by Haley Wisniewski Students from local universities hold up signs to protest school budget cuts and student debt in Schenley Plaza on Nov. 19. photo by Haley Wisniewski Students from local...

University bids farwell to Provost

University bids farwell to Provost

Written By Anothony Mendicino June 29, 2016

  Beth Aracena wants to be a part of the vibrancy of Point Park’s campus and its private, urban dynamic. The school’s focus on providing students with a broad education draws John...

University honors Albert family

University honors Albert family

Written By Jane McAnallen June 29, 2016

photo by Matt Nemeth An engraving of Gene Albert bedecks the new plaque commemorating his Sales and Service Station at Village Park. Albert’s business strengthened the downtown community and endured...

Students encounter difficulty in search for PointAlert system on PPU website

Students encounter difficulty in search for PointAlert system on PPU website

Written By Angela Woodard June 29, 2016

  Point Park students were unable to find information for PointAlert emergency notification system this week because of error notices encountered while following a link provided on the school's...

University unveils first renderings of Downtown Playhouse

University unveils first renderings of Downtown Playhouse

Written By Mallory McGuire June 29, 2016

The new plans for the $74 million Pittsburgh Playhouse downtown will call for the a removal of the historical facade of three buildings on Forbes Avenue. A 92,000 square foot addition will...

USG discusses Playhouse assets

USG discusses Playhouse assets

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

  United Student Government (USG), alongside many other student leaders, met with members of the Playhouse committee last week to acquire updates on the progression of the new Pittsburgh Playhouse...

Downtown gets first food store

Downtown gets first food store

Written By Christine Manganas June 29, 2016

photo by Ty Smith Students will have a new option for grocery shopping when Market Square Grocery opens this year Downtown on Market Street. Market Street Grocery, soon to be Downtown’s...

ConnectCards automatizes transfers

ConnectCards automatizes transfers

Written By Anthony Mendicino June 29, 2016

   Recent changes to transit passes will make it easier for riders to transfer to different zones on busses and trolleys.  Riders with a ConnectCard no longer have to inform an operator...

New Co-Curricular Transcript encourages student involvement

New Co-Curricular Transcript encourages student involvement

Written By Karen Mao June 29, 2016

  Point Park Freshmen, Class of 2018, will be the first to benefit from a new initiative called Co-Curricular Transcripts (CCT), which will allow students to showcase their extracurricular successes...

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