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Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

The Globe’s Point- How much is too much?

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 25, 2018

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...

Donald Trump has crossed too many lines – no more

Written By Amanda Andrews, For The Globe September 25, 2018

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...

Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Copy Editor September 25, 2018

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...

A fair question – “Why were people so excited for this game?”

Written By John Kravis, For The Globe September 18, 2018
Despite a historic rivalry, Penn State and Pitt Football play for different reasons

The Globe’s Point- Be present in your obligations

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 18, 2018

When we were in high school, our parents, teachers and mentors encouraged us to go beyond academics - by joining clubs, playing sports, aiming to take leadership roles and maybe working  a part-time...

Burning your Nikes isn’t the answer

Written By Hannah Walden, Co-Copy Desk Chief September 18, 2018

At the beginning of this month, Nike launched its 30th anniversary campaign, starring the controversial former NFL quarterback and modern civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick. We’ve all seen the memes...

An open letter from an admittedly apathetic writer

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2018

You’ve heard it before.  If you’re a freshman, you may have only heard it once or twice. If you’re a graduating senior set to egress through the portal of college into the vortex of adult life,...

Gaming convention site of massacre

Gaming convention site of massacre

Written By Maxwell McAuley September 11, 2018

Sunday, Aug. 26, shots rang out across the gaming community. David Katz, a competitor at a local gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida fired a handgun at other competitors, leaving eleven people injured,...

Globe's Point - Elevator Intricates

Globe’s Point – Elevator Intricates

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 11, 2018

Have you ever thought about the nuances of elevator etiquette?The confines of vertical ascension we human beings have become so accustomed to has quite the unspoken rule book. You can’t talk - at least...

The Globe’s Point – Journalism is not a science

Written By Globe Editorial Staff September 4, 2018

How many times have School of Communication students heard the phrase “industry standard” or “this is how it’s done in the field?” Probably quite a few by a number of professionals. But is there...

John McCain’s legacy and lessons

Written By Jordan Hronec, Copy Editor September 4, 2018

The U.S. Senate has lost one of its most prominent names. Arizona senator John McCain passed away at 81 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. His death came just one day after it was announced that...

The Catholic church is wrong, but I’m still Catholic

Written By Rachael McKriger, For The Globe September 4, 2018

Church has always been a common, consistent theme in my life. From the time I was a young child, I attended church with my mother. As I grew up, I never really fell out of going to church. I went to Catholic...

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