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

Freshman Alyssa Campbell competes in the Carnegie Mellon University Invitational earlier this month. Campbell placed 16th overall in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge last Saturday and was the highest placing freshman.

XC women place 16 at NAIA Great Lakes Challenge

Written By Robert Berger, Sports Photo Editor October 23, 2018

After having a weekend off, the cross country team competed in Grand Rapids Michigan last weekend where senior Anna Shields won her fourth race of the season, helping her team to a sixth place finish....

Washington Post Executive Editor Martin “Marty” Baron speaks on a panel at the First Amendment conference at Duquesene.

First Amendment conference held at Duquesne

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect October 23, 2018

Nationally-recognized and local media figures gathered on Duquesne University’s campus this Sunday and Monday to discuss the importance of the First Amendment. “The National Conference on the First...

Kathleen Marecic discussed the RUSafe app at the Women’s Center and Shelter talk on Friday, October 19. in the JVH auditorium.

‘Courageous Conversations’ covers domestic violence

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor October 23, 2018

In the nearly full JVH auditorium, Ani Johnston, an outreach advocate for the Women’s Center and Shelter, asked everyone who had a birthday from April to August to stand up.  With nearly half the...

From left to right: Emily Stoken, Jada Castillo and Hailie Hagedorn perform “Dancing Queen,” as featured in the musical “Mamma Mia!” during the inaugural performance of the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Playhouse hosts gala with performances, cocktails and alumni

Written By Sarah Gibson, Co-News Editor October 16, 2018

Donors dressed in black tie and formal attire funneled into the new Pittsburgh Playhouse on Thursday to attend a gala held in honor of the opening. The gala was held for those who donated money towards...

Senior middle Destiny Tucker makes a serve in last years road matchup against Carlow University. Last weekend, the team took two conference wins against Ohio Christian University and Indiana University East. The team will look to extend their new win streak the weekend with three home games in the Student Center Gym.

Volleyball claims first place in RSC East, starts new win streak

Written By Dara Collins, Co-Sports Editor October 16, 2018

Despite the snap of its winning streak, the Pioneers climbed to the top of the River States Conference (RSC) East Division last weekend. A non-conference matchup between Point Park and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown...

Mia Sterbini, a sophomore acting major, organized a campus protest to the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “I am a survivor of sexual assault,” Sterbini stated during her speech on Monday afternoon in Village Park.

Students hold rally, speak against inaction to sexual assault

Written By Sarah Gibson and Mick Stinelli October 9, 2018

An impromptu rally drew dozens of listeners and stories of sexual assault to Village Park on Monday. It started with a post on Facebook. Mia Sterbini, a sophomore acting major, sent a message out to...

Senior forward Lauren Bower takes a shot on net during last Thursday’s match against conference opponent Ohio Christan University. The team is on an eight game win streak and will face Carlow at home Thursday night.

Women’s soccer sets school record with eight consecutive wins, remain undefeated in RSC

Written By Rachel McKriger, For The Globe October 9, 2018

History has been made by the Point Park women’s soccer team. After defeating Ohio Christian University on Thursday, 2-0, Point Park increased its winning streak to eight matches. The feat broke the...

Senior defender Asia Pennock-Franke heads the ball during a match up against Lourdes University earlier this year. The team is now on a seven game win streak after defeating conference opponents Ohio Christian University and Rio Grande University this past week.

Women’s soccer extends win streak to seven

Written By Rachel McKriger, For The Globe October 2, 2018

“Crazy” is how Maggie Kuhn elected to describe last week. That is not an understatement for the Point Park women’s soccer team. Three games in the span of six days were slapped onto Point Park’s...

Freshman dance major Anna Fairbank sifts through clothes at Point Closet’s first pop-up shop of the year.

Point Closet prepares for shop’s grand opening

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor October 2, 2018

When Point Closet held its first pop-up shop of the year last week, president Monae Findley said she wasn’t expecting many people to attend. Findley originally anticipated about 200 people, a number...

Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks speaks at the “When We All Vote” rally in Oakland. The event took place Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Hanks stressed the importance of voting in every election and among younger generations.

Hanks addresses Pittsburgh voters

Written By Jared Murphy October 2, 2018

President Kearns given “highest form of reprimand”

Written By Mick Stinelli, Co-News Editor September 25, 2018

United Student Government (USG) President Kaylee Kearns narrowly avoided an impeachment trial at this week’s USG meeting following censures submitted by an anonymous senator. The censures - the most...

Bob Rager coaching calls a play during his final season as head coach of the men’s basketball program. Rager passed away the night of Sept. 19. He spent 27 years as the head basketball coach.

Late Coach Rager leaves lasting legacy as a Pioneer

Written By Allison Schubert, Co-Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Bob Rager came to Point Park as the head coach of the men’s basketball program in 1989, but his time and legacy as a Pioneer started 19 years prior. Rager did enough during his time as a student athlete...

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