Your life will get stressful at times and that is okay
Written By Alex Popichak, Editor Emeritus
October 16, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
When looking for guidance on starting something new, there are a whole mess of inspirational quotes out there to get you started. For example, two of my favorites are Henry Ford’s “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it,” as w...
Leaving the Republican party: easy
Written By Gracey Evans, News Photo Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
I am no longer a member of the Republican party. This summer, I changed my party to Independent but as of last week, I am a Democrat. I happen to be the first Democrat in my family in decades. After moving Downtown in 2015 for my first year of college, I realized that the world was a bigger place t...
Globe’s Point – Protest to uphold your rights
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
October 16, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
In the wake of the Kavanaugh Supreme Court judge confirmation, we’ve seen protests pop up across the nation. Last week, Point Park students joined the wave of citizens who felt it was unjustified to elect a nominee accused of sexual assault to the highest court in our nation. We at The Globe are ...
Past decisions should affect some, but not all of life
Written By John Karavis, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
I had somewhat of a big mouth in my teenage years. It wasn’t a matter of anger or any genuine harmful intent. I just occasionally let my testosterone-laden and still-developing ego outwit my better judgment. Even now, only a few years removed, I still would be at a loss for words if confronted...
Sleeping is not so easy in college
Written By Shannon Hartnett, Copy Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
Why are college students not sleeping? Is it the mass amounts of coffee everyone drinks? Is it the overload of homework? Does it have something to do with the social life of a student? The answer to all these questions is simply yes. What a person does and what they consume can all contribute to their sl...
The Globe’s Point- Not all news is bad news
Written By Globe's Editorial Staff
October 9, 2018
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It’s no secret that United Student Government (USG) has been swirling in controversy over the past few weeks - censures, tickets, funding and resignations all come to mind. But this past week, USG made headlines for something more positive - a new committee is being formed to address accessibility...
Comedy does not justify someone’s condemning acts
Written By John Karavis, For The Globe
October 2, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
Louis C.K. is a funny guy. But he’s also a flawed guy. I first discovered his comedy in high school and was immediately hooked. His wide vocabulary and enlightening observations about the irreverent intricacies of social interaction worked magic on my young ears, and I immediately adopted him - alo...
America’s educators are struggling
Written By Shannon Hartnett, Copy Editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
Have you ever accidentally called your teacher mom? Oh, the humanity! In your horror, have you ever asked yourself, why in the world did I just do that? I would guarantee that most of us have been there. And if you haven’t, then surely you’ve seen a classmate commit the embarrassing act. We ca...
Globe’s Point – Experiential or intellectual learning?
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
October 2, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
Point Park doesn’t pretend to hide its passion for experiential learning. From COPA to communications, students are taught by professionals that are still thriving in their fields. We are given the opportunity to network and build a resume with internships and experiences that matter, relatively ea...
The Globe’s Point- How much is too much?
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
September 25, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
With the recent announcement by United Student Government (USG) and clarification email from administration regarding the purchase of Playhouse tickets, many of us have been left with a lot of questions and concerns. Though the tickets only cost a dollar, this small increase is part of a larger problem - ...
Donald Trump has crossed too many lines – no more
Written By Amanda Andrews, For The Globe
September 25, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
A conversation about the nation and the current presidency, in most political arenas, is bound to be contentious. Supporters and critics alike can agree that Trump has not been abiding by several previous precedents established by his predecessors and has set up a few of his own in the nearly two y...
Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook
Written By Jordyn Hronec, Copy Editor
September 25, 2018
Filed under OPINIONS
I’m a firm believer that the internet is a great place, and not the mindless, brain-destroying monster that some people think it to be. I’ve spent many an hour in a relaxed state of bliss, watching pointless YouTube content, posting the perfect selfie on Instagram or haphazardly throwing out whate...
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