Point Park Globe

Point Park reacts to pending changes to Office of Equity and Inclusion

Officials release more details on the plans; SGA Executive Cabinet cites issues with university’s handling of situation

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski • March 16, 2022

The Point Park community continues to respond and react to last week’s leaked development that the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) will soon be undergoing significant reorganization.

President Don Green asks faculty, staff to wear name tags

President's name tag announcement splits faculty

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • February 16, 2022

President Don Green announced via email that the university will be distributing name tags to faculty and staff — and the announcement has been met with mixed responses.

‘I Don’t Know How But They Found Me’ get found at the Roxian Theatre

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 16, 2022

The concert took place on February 9 at the Roxian Theatre with the opening act, Superet, a band that has opened for iDKHOW on a previous tour.

Commuter students voice concerns about risky winter conditions with the increasing storms

Some commuters advocate for remote option when roads, sidewalks could pose a danger for traveling

Written By Diana Navarrete, For The Globe • February 9, 2022

With the recent severe storms, students are finding it difficult to plan around the unpredictable winter months—and the problem is even more complex to navigate for commuters who do not have the advantage of living on campus.

Obituary: Alexis Dominguez

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief • February 2, 2022

Alexis, a member of the Point Park baseball team for three years and a junior sports, arts and entertainment management (SAEM) major and psychology minor, died early on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Center for Media Innovation to move to West Penn

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • February 2, 2022

Director for the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) Dr. Andrew Conte publicly announced plans to transfer the CMI to the West Penn building on Monday, leaving students with mixed reactions on the center's...

President Don Green discusses tuition, equity and COVID-19

The president reflects on the fall semester and provides updates on plans for the spring

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski • January 26, 2022

In an exclusive interview with the Globe, President Donald Green spoke about his experiences and observations during his first semester, the recently announced tuition increases, the ongoing pandemic,...

Basketball star Taylor Rinn reflects on time at Point Park

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • January 26, 2022

Taylor Rinn is a junior forensic science student during the day, but when school is over and game time approaches, Rinn laces up her sneakers, dons the green and gold, and is prepared to play basketball for the Point Park Pioneers.

Two alumni co-create new non-profit to help disadvantaged youth

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • December 8, 2021

Two Point Park alumni and current graduate students recently started a non-profit called the Dream Start Foundation, which is looking to support disadvantaged youth and neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

Globe’s Point: Take A Break

November 17, 2021

Pioneers: enjoy your break and try not to stress too much.

Jana Schmid reflects on cross country journey from Germany to United States

She recently qualified for nationals, along with Alyssa Campbell

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • November 17, 2021

Jana Schmid is a student during the week, but weekends are much different. When Saturday comes around, she dons the green and gold cross country uniform, laces up her shoes and is prepared to run 5,000...

Students voice CulinArt concerns after recent staffing shortages

CulinArt GM looking for student feedback

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • November 17, 2021

CulinArt Services have recently initiated temporary changes to their operations due to shortages of staff, which they have announced has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this may be the case, students say their issues with CulinArt date back to before the pandemic began.