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

The old Taylor is dead, but she still has a place in this world

The old Taylor is dead, but she still has a place in this world

Written By Autumn Barszczowski, Business Manager September 5, 2017

That’s right. The old Taylor Swift is dead. At least, that’s the narrative that Swift is selling in her new single, “Look What You Made Me Do.” But what exactly does that mean? Since 2006, we...

Denouncing politcal extremism, violence

Denouncing politcal extremism, violence

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Co-Opinions Editor September 5, 2017
A conservative student speaks out against Trump and Antifa
Trump’s lift on military gear for police: is it the best option?

Trump’s lift on military gear for police: is it the best option?

Written By Allison Hritz September 5, 2017

In his recent endeavors, President Donald Trump has considered lifting limits on military gear for police. The decision is being made in response to increased domestic violence, mostly that of terrorism,...

Bernie Sanders is changing the game

Bernie Sanders is changing the game

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor September 5, 2017

I went to a Bernie Sanders rally right before the April Pennsylvania primaries on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus. At that point, Sanders had already lost the New York primary to Hillary Clinton...

The Time is Now: Retire 21

The Time is Now: Retire 21

Written By Aidan Segal September 5, 2017

As the Pittsburgh Pirates ready themselves for a game at the friendly confines of PNC Park, they walk through a tunnel that eventually leads them to the dugout. On the way down the stairs, the players...

The Globes Point - Un-becoming a bystander

The Globe’s Point – Un-becoming a bystander

Written By Editorial Board September 5, 2017

When any facet of society condones injustice of any variety, we are faced with two options: stand up or stand by. You have the choice to take the Robert Frost road-less-traveled-by, or you can select...

What in the world is Donald Trump up to?

What in the world is Donald Trump up to?

Written By Beth Turnbull and Jordan Slobodinsky August 29, 2017

Summer is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy all of life’s carefree pursuits. So, it’s understandable that while you lounged by the pool with your margaritas and your Instagram-worthy baseball caps,...

Outlook is everything: A welcome back letter from the editor

Outlook is everything: A welcome back letter from the editor

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2017

“We shouldn’t have to chase the ghosts of the future.” That’s what I told my roommate a few days back with regards to his anxiety over running into someone again with the start of the new school...

The Globes Point - At long last: the union unites

The Globe’s Point – At long last: the union unites

Written By Editorial Board August 29, 2017

Behold – a new school year has begun. With the start of a new semester comes fresh school supplies, mysteriously full flex dollar accounts, a somehow brand new feeling of existential dread you’ve...

Rising Sophomore Tyler Carter

Globe extends condolences on the death of Tyler Carter

May 25, 2017

The following is a statement from Alexander Popichak, editor-in-chief on behalf of the Globe: On behalf of the Point Park Globe, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends...

A letter from the editor: “To give the news without fear or favor…”

A letter from the editor: “To give the news without fear or favor…”

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2017

I read an editorial in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette over the weekend about how a high school newspaper uncovered the past of their newly-hired principal. The story goes that a group of high schoolers wanted...

The Globes Point - The great tuition  increase paradox

The Globe’s Point – The great tuition increase paradox

Written By Editorial Board April 18, 2017

A few weeks ago we at the Globe wrote an editorial titled “Tuition increase an annual upset.” In the piece, we chronicled student frustration concerning unexplained tuition increases. Due to the...

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