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Senior Wessel Rietveld chases the ball in a game against WVU Tech last season at Highmark Stadium. Rietveld, who was out most of the season last year due to an injury, scored two goals in his  rst game back with the team.

Men tally seven against PSU-GA

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

Wessel Rietveld missed last season due to injury. However, last Wednesday, Rietveld made his first start since his injury. The senior made the most of it, netting two goals in a 7-0...

Senator Dennis McDermott argues why USG should keep its traditional moniker after a proposal suggesting a rebranding effort.

USG attempts to change name of organization

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer September 11, 2019

At their second meeting of the year on Sept. 9, the United Student Government (USG) introduced a resolution for a student vote to change the name of  “United Student Government” to “Government of...

Pittsburghers march in the annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 2. Various organizations including the Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band marched downtown.

Yinzers celebrate working class at labor day parade

Written By Katie Williams, For The Globe September 4, 2019

Ashley Castelli, now a sophomore, prepares to pass a ball in the breast cancer awareness match last season in the Student Center.

Volleyball adds to trophy case

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2019

The Pioneers bumped their record up to 7-1 after the Emileigh Cooper Memorial Classic last weekend. This is the third season the Pioneers have made an appearance at the tournament hosted by University...

WPPJ is back up and running after a technical difficulties at the beginning of the semester.

WPPJ rebounds after system failure

Written By Hayley Keys, Co-News Editor September 4, 2019

This past Thursday, Aug. 29, WPPJ General Manager Bie Teal announced on Facebook that Point Park’s student-run radio station was back on air. The announcement came after the web streaming computer...

Adjunct faculty protest at the corner of Village Park during move-in on Aug. 19.

Part-time faculty rally together in an attempt to gain better pay

Written By Nicole Fuschino, For The Globe August 28, 2019

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a cashier in the United States earns an average of $11.17 per hour. At Point Park University, the lowest paid part-time faculty member earns $9.73 per hour. That’s...

Alexa Lake was sworn in as Vice President at the last USG meeting of the Spring 2019 semester.

Dean Paylo resigns position as advisor to USG

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer August 28, 2019

The first United Student Government (USG) meeting of the year brought change on many fronts, including the meeting’s venue. Meetings were moved from the seventh floor Student Center to the JVH in Thayer...

Point Park University is situatated in the middle of Downtown Pittsburgh, a hub for businesses, sports
teams and more opportunities for students

Students, faculty offer their best advice to incoming freshmen, transfers this fall

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2019

There are a number of resources to turn to when looking for advice on how to adjust to college life or a new university.  Before freshman year, I bought a book called, “Who Moved My Laundry?” by...

Gateway Station sits just outside of Market Square and is one of the stops that does not require a paid fare if staying
within the city. Gateway and Wood Street Station are within a short walking distance from campus.

Downtown offers boatloads of options for transport

Written By Sarah Gibson, Opinion Editor August 21, 2019

Students from all over the globe enroll at Point Park University every year. For students more familiar with the city, using the subway, commonly known as the “T” here, or catching a bus is no sweat;...

Campus map

Campus map

Written By Alyssa Baer August 20, 2019

Photo courtesy of Point Park Police

Obituary: Officer Calvin Hall

Written By Dara Collins, Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2019

Calvin Maurice Hall, 36, of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed on July 17, 2019, according to the Waters Funeral Home website. Officer Hall formerly worked at Shuman Detention Center and UPMC McKeesport. He...

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