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Point Park Globe

Letter to the Editor: Response to coverage of Gaza-Israel conflict

Written By David Rullo September 12, 2024
I attended Point Park College during its pre-halcyon existence in the 1990s. The school, not yet a university, seemed to operate in a constant state of anxiety, unsure if it would remain independent and open.

Letter to the Editor: University President wants to reduce costs

Written By Chris Brussalis September 11, 2024
I liked your recent Globe article on bookstore prices. Making supplies, food, and clothing more accessible and affordable to our students, faculty, and staff has been a priority of mine since I became president.

Globe’s Point: We are a valued institution and it’s time to write like one

September 11, 2024
This week, The Globe’s point is responding to a letter to the editor written by David Rullo, a published author and senior staff writer at the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle.

Point Park needs a studio art program

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor September 11, 2024
The University has a gap in their academic offerings, and a studio arts program could diversify and financially benefit the Point Park community.
The Student Health Center on the third floor of the Student Center.

Campus events need to have medically trained people present

Written By Sydney Dabney, For The Globe September 11, 2024
Campus-held events are generally thought to be safe for everyone. Although Point Park is located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh we have the right to feel safe in its parameters.

Artificial Intelligence should be a tool

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor September 5, 2024
As a student, the word “artificial intelligence” seems to carry a decent amount of buzz.

Globe’s Point: Point Park University Police are here to support our community

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect September 5, 2024
Happy week two, Pioneers! We hope that all of you are getting settled into your classes and are starting to get a feel for how to balance your schedule.
An assortment of merchandise displayed last Spring. The Bison Book Bundle is to make more merchandise available in the store.

Students cannot afford Point Park bookstore prices

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2024
People, if you read my Burgh Bites food review column, you know that I am always on the search for the cheapest things Downtown, and well, the Point Park bookstore and merchandise store isn’t one of these places.
An assortment of past opinion pages printed for past issues of The Globe.

The value of an Opinions section in a Social Media age

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect August 26, 2024
If you had the choice between letting your opinion get vetted by a number of editors, fact-checked and copy-edited, or just posting your unedited thoughts on social media, you may go for the easier and quicker choice.
Students who recently returned to campus, cross the Boulevard of the Allies

Downtown Pittsburgh Runs on Students

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor August 26, 2024
Before my lifetime, downtown Pittsburgh was once known as a business and economic center. Now, just by walking the streets of Downtown, it seems that most of the buildings are dilapidated, for sale, or too expensive for anyone to afford the investment outside of the top 1%.
Globe seniors Ana Bellamy and Erin Yudt pose for a photo in Village Park.

The Globe senior staff members reflect on their time at Point Park

April 17, 2024

Graduation is just a few days away. Our two seniors reflect on their time at the university and The Globe. Erin Yudt, Editor-in-Chief Where does one even begin? So much has happened during my three years...

Keep final projects and exams in finals week

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor April 17, 2024

Finals week may be one of the most dreadful parts of your semester, but what sense does it make to have the most important assignments due before the week that is meant specifically for finals? The issue...

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