Point Park Globe

Parking your car in the Mon Wharf is not as scary as it seems

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024

In my three years at Point Park, I’ve heard numerous rumors about the Mon Wharf. Students will say that unhoused people stay down there, people overdose and do drugs down there, people vandalize the parking lot and will beat you up if you see them, people use the bathroom in the Wharf, and the best of every allegation, you may be robbed or assaulted in the wharf.

You must be transparent if you want fair coverage

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • October 16, 2024

This week, The Globe continues its coverage of ongoing contract bargaining between Point Park’s full-time faculty union and administration.

“POINTGIRL Issue 4” by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

October 16, 2024

Don’t forget to take care of your mental health

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • October 16, 2024

If there is anything that can be learned halfway through the semester, it is to respect your mind and body. The significance of reflecting if you’ve eaten today, drank water, moved your body and journaled are great steps to understand where your health is at.

Bodily autonomy applies to everything, not just abortions

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • October 9, 2024

The right to bodily autonomy has been the subject of arduous debates that lasted decades. The 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential election cycle discussions focused on access to in vitro fertilization treatments, or IVF treatments. These discussions have been lit on fire during this election cycle.

Thank your local paper, celebrate newspaper week

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • October 9, 2024

Starting the first Sunday of October and going through Oct. 6-12 is the 84th national newspaper week, a promotion of the newspaper industry that celeberates the efforts of journalists and newspapers in both the U.S as well as Canada.

“POINTGIRL Issue 3” by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

October 9, 2024

Ranking the best drinking fountains to stay hydrated on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Editor Elect • October 9, 2024

Whenever you’re head ing to class with all your learning essentials - laptop, pen, textbooks, and anything else you throw in your bookbag, don’t ever forget your water bottle. Hydrating during class and outside your learning time is paramount to staying healthy.

Globe’s Point: The choice to not run certain protest photos

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • October 2, 2024

During the history-making events that occurred at the university last week, we did the right thing and covered both sides.

Democratic candidates need to be clear on their policies during debates

Written By Vince Smykal, Copyeditor • October 2, 2024

Disclaimer: This piece was written before the Walz/Vance debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Though this article will be published the following day, due to the inexorable flow of time, I can’t take the performance of either party during the debate into account.

Social media accounts for tiny organizations are unnecessary

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • October 2, 2024

TikTok and Instagram are Gen. Z’s soapbox. This is no secret, given how popular both platforms are with our generation.

“POINTGIRL Issue 1” by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

September 25, 2024