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Globe’s Point: Take time for yourself this Thanksgiving break

November 15, 2023

Happy week 12, Pioneers! It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving break is already here and that finals are quickly approaching. We hope you have been having a great semester. Whether you are...

Daylight saving time is irrelevant if we have almost no daylight

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • November 9, 2023

Was that extra hour of sleep on Sunday helpful? Considering we are mere weeks away from finals week, any extra bit of sleep that you can get is good enough.

Globe’s Point: Accept the election results even if you don’t like them

November 9, 2023

Happy week 11, Pioneers! Midterms are officially over. It is hard to believe there is less than two weeks until we reach Thanksgiving break.

Students need to put their survival first and be free

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • November 9, 2023

Congratulations, everyone. You’ve made it this far, and you can keep moving forward.

Westmoreland Transit implements accessibility system

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • November 1, 2023

Last Wednesday, after my last class at 5:40, I went to catch the final 1F Westmoreland Transit Bus for the night. I’ve been riding with the service since I began commuting last year. It’s...

You are never too old to celebrate the spooky spirit of Halloween

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • November 1, 2023

Even though Halloween is now 364 days away, it is still relevant to discuss this fall holiday — whether you celebrate it by going out dressed as a character you like or just by going...

Globe’s Point: We need action against gun violence now

November 1, 2023

Trigger Warning: this column discusses themes of gun violence. Happy week 10, Pioneers! We hope you were able to take some sort of pause on this year’s Pioneer Pause and that you all had...

Globe’s Point: Take advantage of added therapy option through counseling center

October 25, 2023

Happy week nine, Pioneers! It is hard to believe that we are over halfway through the fall semester. We sincerely hope your semester is going well and that you take a little extra care of yourself this...

Website hosts must stop bombarding people with ads and trackers

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • October 25, 2023

For the past eight or so years, most of my time browsing the internet has been spent without the annoyance of ads getting in the way of what I am searching for. While it is understandable that ads are...

Horror movies offer societal insight, historical reflection

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • October 25, 2023

Disclaimer: This article discloses spoiler alerts, including the violence, which occurs in the horror films “Totally Killer,” “Midsommar,” and “Master.” The state of horror movies...

Globe’s Point: We stand against war

October 18, 2023

Happy week eight, Pioneers! We wish you the best of luck on all your midterms. Make sure to take time for yourself this week, especially amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The Globe has...

Plastic bag ban should only be a first step in city climate equity

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • October 18, 2023

According to the City of Pittsburgh, on October 14 all retail establishments are prohibited from providing single-use plastic bags. Non-recycled plastic bags are also no longer able to be distributed....