Ding dong the “religious scholar” is dead
Written By Logan Dubil, For The Globe
November 6, 2019
What do the beheading of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, the burying alive of Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh, and the 2015 suicide bombings of Beirut all have in common? These acts of brutality and savagery were all perpetrated by the same group: ISIS. To make things even more concerning, these tragic...
The Globe’s Point – The ‘Sinkhole Bus’ lives
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
November 6, 2019
Last Monday, the City of Pittsburgh was shaken to its core, though arguably, in a good way. Last Monday was the birth of the Sinkhole Bus. Everyone should know about Sinkhole Bus by now, but if you happened to be asleep for the past 10 days or so, right smack dab in the middle of the Monday morning c...
Jane Fonda arrested once again
Written By Mya Burns, Copy Editor
November 6, 2019
Climate change is real. It exists, it’s happening, and the Earth is dying as I type this. Now that we’re all on the same page and those that like denying facts and science have stopped reading, let’s talk about Jane Fonda. Fonda has recently been protesting and subsequently getting arrested in Washin...
Rock-a-Thon to be “Japan” themed
Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-Opinions Editor
October 30, 2019
Through my college experience so far, nothing has been quite an experience like Rock-a-Thon. It’s unionizing, feeling complete exhaustion alongside fellow DJ’s, dedicated to one singular cause. So why does it have a theme this year? I have a lot of problems with Rock-a-Thon’s “theme” this...
Top 5 Weirdest Sexy Halloween Costumes
Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-Elect
October 30, 2019
The phenomenon of “sexy” Halloween costumes for women is not new, but it has been more commonly debated in recent years. However, I am not here to debate in favor of or against sexy costumes. I am simply here to point out some of the more bizarre victims to the sexy Halloween costume trend. Here...
Globe’s Point – A ‘Globetastrophy’ strikes again – this time, affecting student body
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
October 30, 2019
At The Globe’s weekly pitch meeting this previous Monday, News Editor Hayley Keys, pitched that the Wi-Fi across campus had been down for the third time during the semester. She wanted someone to cover why this occurred, and doing so would require a reporter to ask a few questions of the IT Depart...
Botham Jean’s controversial trial
Written By Nardos Haile, For The Globe
October 23, 2019
Yet another trial centered on a black man’s murder at the hands of a police officer came to its conclusion last week. Amber Guyger, former Dallas police officer, convicted of the murder of 26-year-old Botham Jean, will serve ten years. The lawyer’s representing Jean’s family asked for 28 years beca...
The Globe’s Point – Stop the ridicule
Written By Globe Editorial Staff
October 23, 2019
It has been a growing issue online to ridicule people for their interests. It’s an issue that is often ignored, because it’s easy to partake in the ridicule and not give it a second thought. But it’s wrong and it’s hurtful. Twitter is full of individuals who share their interests in pop cult...
The question of United States involvement in other countries
Written By Logan Dubil, For The Globe
October 23, 2019
For those of you who do not consume news on a daily basis, there is a slight possibility that you are unaware of the current situation regarding American troops being removed from Syria. If this is the case, here is a quick run down: President Donald J. Trump has had his eye on bringing home U.S....
Writing a novel in 30 days can pose a challenge
Written By Amara Phillips, Copy Editor
October 23, 2019
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual writing project that begins on Nov. 1, where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. Anyone interested can create an account at nanowrimo.org, which is the official website that keeps track of your writing progress....
A student’s response: Here is why I support Trump
Written By Logan Dubil, For The Globe
October 23, 2019
If you have recently read ‘The Globe” or your Twitter feed, then you are most likely aware of the event that spiraled out of control. On Oct. 9, the opinions section of “The Globe” was greeted by an article supporting an unpopular viewpoint when it comes to politics, especially in the Pittsburgh...
Stop the comparison game, it’s hindering your own growth
Written By Amara Phillips, Copy Editor
October 23, 2019
Instagram scrolling is the enemy in this situation. Hours pass as the blinking numbers on my clock illuminate my room, and then I become the enemy. It started off with some social media stalking and then turned into an entire FBI mission that massively hurt my somewhat nonexistent self-esteem. This all...