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

Globes Point - College students: unite!

Globe’s Point – College students: unite!

Written By Globe Editorial Staff November 13, 2018

Yes, we are still talking about the Squirrel Hill shooting. We don’t think you will, but you can scold us if you’d like. The last thing we want to accomplish is repetitive reporting. We don’t want...

What the election means for you

What the election means for you

Written By Shannon Hartnett, Staff Writer November 13, 2018

Nov. 6, was a day to be heard, a day to vote. The battle rages all day long from sunup to sundown. The results? A draw. Democrats win the House of Representatives and Republicans hold control of the Senate....

Sports play a role for Pittsburghers to come together

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Opinions Editor November 6, 2018

In response to the Squirrel Hill shooting, I’ve seen a lot of people come together. I’m sure people may not want to hear about the Tree of Life tragedy anymore - it is certainly a gruesome topic. Let’s...

Squirrel Hill Tragedy – a mindset change

Written By Shannon Hartnett, For The Globe November 6, 2018

Oct. 27 was a tragic day for the Jewish community, for the Squirrel Hill community and for the Pittsburgh community. I wish I could go back in time, go back and hope I could stop the monster preparing...

The Globe’s Point: Conquering Differences

Written By Editorial Staff November 6, 2018

In the middle of an extremely contentious and volatile midterm election season, it’s important to remember one simple idea - you can still associate with people who have different political views than...

Senseless violence still continues

Written By Gracey Evans, News Photo Editor October 30, 2018

Yet another act of mass violence. Not as close to home this time for me, but close enough. Something that I had hoped that I would never have to experience. A shooting in your hometown hits so much harder...

Amidst the Squirrel Hill tragedy, guns remain an issue

Amidst the Squirrel Hill tragedy, guns remain an issue

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Opinions Editor October 30, 2018

The second amendment comes under a lot of scrutiny. The far right claims it as an American bonus gift, while the far left treats it like heresy. Needless to say, guns are a hot topic in this day in age....

Globes Point - Pittsburgh Strong as Steel

Globe’s Point – Pittsburgh Strong as Steel

Written By Globe Editorial Staff October 30, 2018

As we sit down to write this editorial, the day’s copy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sits propped in front of us. It is inspiration we are looking for - for sanity. For clarity. For the right words...

Voters must be informed on election candidates

Voters must be informed on election candidates

Written By John Karavis, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

A friend of mine whom I’ve never known to have an interest in politics recently revealed to me she voted for Jill Stein in the 2016 presidential election. “Oh, what drew you to her?” I asked,...

The Globes Point - Protect yourself and your friends

The Globe’s Point – Protect yourself and your friends

Written By Staff October 23, 2018

Attending a college in a downtown metropolitan area can be exciting, immersive and filled with opportunity.   But it can also carry risk. Last week, a group of freshman students were attacked by...

Slain journalist a wake-up call for media

Slain journalist a wake-up call for media

Written By Mitchell Drake, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

 In September 2017, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was practically “ordered to shut up” after he criticized Saudi Arabia’s classification of Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. After...

Your life will get stressful at times and that is okay

Your life will get stressful at times and that is okay

Written By Alex Popichak, Editor Emeritus October 16, 2018

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...

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