Point Park Globe

Globe’s Point: Schedule your classes and vote

November 2, 2022

Happy week 10 of classes, Pioneers! It is hard to believe that the first group for course registration opens tomorrow. A new semester is upon us, opening new opportunities.

Democracy is on the ballot at this year’s midterm elections

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2022

I’d like to start this opinion piece by emphasizing that The Globe does not endorse political candidates. While I am the Editor-In-Chief of The Globe, any perceived endorsement I am about to make is by my own free will and does not represent the opinions of any other member of The Globe or of the publication at large. Likewise, despite the fact that I have opinions on the election, this does not mean that our coverage has been or will be biased toward any candidate - we simply report the facts. This concludes the disclaimer portion of this article.

Globe’s Point: We deserve more than one mental health day

October 26, 2022

This Tuesday was the first annual Pioneer Pause, aimed to “raise awareness of the importance of mental health, while also strengthening our connections across the campus community,” according to the university’s website page for the event, filled with mental health focused activities and events.

You should be concerned about gentrification in Pittsburgh

Written By Salvatore Elia, Staff Writer • October 26, 2022

Luxury apartments are planned to take over the YWCA building, evicting a longstanding organization helping young women and girls, as well as Point Park’s Center for Media Innovation, and Mandarin Gourmet, a restaurant known for hosting an appearance in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).

A Letter From The Editor on Our Post-Gazette Coverage

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2022

Two editions ago, our Globe’s Point was a message of solidarity with striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers. We stand by that statement tenfold, even now as more Post-Gazette workers have joined the strike.

Practice self-care this fall semester

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • October 26, 2022

If you are anything like me as a college student in the past two weeks- your diet is slowly collapsing, Schoology notifications are all you can think about, and you have taken your phone out in class just to respond to an email. This daily influx of heightened stress creates a lack of self-care and compassion, especially in such a competitive college environment.

Honor people through history this LGBTQIA+ History Month

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2022

Hello, my Point Park University The Globe readers. I start this article more directly than usual because of the subject matter. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, which is a time of reflection, contemplation, and celebration for people within the community.

Why do celebrity “wife guys” always end up cheating?

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect • October 19, 2022

John Mulaney, Adam Levine, now Ned Fulmer. What do these men all have in common? Their main personality trait was that they love their wife, but they all cheated on them. What is this trend of being a “wife” guy? Why is it harmful? And why do these men cheat?