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The cast of “Good Grief” on stage in the Pittsburgh Playhouse for the opening scene. The cast in alphabetical order by last name: Ivan Bracy Jr., Elise Dorsey, Alex Fetzko, Tim Judah, Mia Sterbini and Pierre Mballa.

Conservatory of Performing Arts presents ‘Good Grief’

Written By Rosalie Anthony, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

The lights dim, a hush falls over the audience, the show is about to begin. The main character, Nkechi, also known as N, is featured on stage. There are markings on the floor that indicate something...

The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing brought Mike “Doc” Emrick to Point Park University for the third time ever this past week to talk to students in the JVH auditorium about his career and give them advice on their futures. Emrick welcomed students to talk with him one-on-one following his presentation.After the event, Emrick sat down with senior Allison Schubert for an interview about career advice, what the plans for his future are, and dogs.

Broadcast legend Doc Emrick visits JVH auditorium

Written By Noah Bieniek, For The Globe October 23, 2019

It was a long ride for Mike “Doc” Emrick in becoming one of hockey’s most prolific voices in the broadcast booth. On Wednesday Oct.16, the Pittsburgh Penguins were playing the Colorado Avalanche...

Senior Aislin Shannon visited the Cliffs of Moher while student teaching abroad in Ireland.

Education students spend 8 weeks student teaching abroad

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

Seniors Emily Palma and Aislin Shannon have spent the last eight weeks exploring castles, seaside cliff trails and small villages. However, the main attraction for the two education majors was the students...

Sophomore forward Taylor Goldstrohm goes for a shot attempt in a game last week. Goldstrohm has five goals so far this season.

Women shut out OCU, improve to 2-2-1 in RSC

Written By Austin Alkire, Co-Sports Editor October 16, 2019

After the first two-thirds of their game against Ohio Christian, the women’s soccer team faced a harsh reality: you have to play how you practice, eventually. For the past few weeks, the Pioneers...

Dancer Melanie Martinez in Amy Hall Garner’s “Cadence.”

Conservatory showcases contemporary choreography

Written By Rosalie Anthony, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

This previous weekend, Oct. 10 through Oct. 13, the Conservatory of Performing Arts’ (COPA)  Dance Department showcased four contemporary dance choreographers in the department’s performance season...

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s office is in the City County Building located on Grant Street.

Pittsburgh adopts UN Sustainable Development Goals

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor October 16, 2019

The city of Pittsburgh and the state of Pennsylvania have unveiled a variety of new announcements related to climate action and other social causes in the last two weeks.  Mayor Bill Peduto attended...

Seeking Counsel on Campus: A Collaboration between The Pitt News and The Point Park Globe

Seeking Counsel on Campus: A Collaboration between The Pitt News and The Point Park Globe

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Andrew Brinker, Christian Snyder, and Carley Bonk October 9, 2019

An exploration of the pros, cons of group therapy By Jordyn Hronec and Andrew Brinker Editor-Elect and Former Co-News Editor   Gabby Ritterson, 19, from Old Bridge, N.J., attended group...

Sophomore midfielder Ndayisenga Emmanuel gives chase to the ball in a game last week held at the Montour Junction Sports Complex.

Men continue dominant, undefeated streak

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer October 9, 2019

Dominant is the best way to describe the Point Park men’s soccer team. In a hectic week that featured three matches in the span of five days, Point Park racked up three statement wins. Two of...

Barrier optical turnstiles will be implemented near the entrance of Lawrence Hall in the coming
weeks, according to Public Safety.

Security updates met with frustration

Written By Hayley Keys, Co-News Editor October 9, 2019

This past Tuesday, Assistant Vice President and Chief of the Point Park Police Department Jeffrey Besong announced to students via email that the university would be implementing turnstiles in an attempt...

Marcyssa Brown, a senior SAEM major, sits on top of VistPittsburgh’s 8-foot-tall chair at Village Park. VisitPittsburgh’s Pull Up a Chair intiative came to campus last Wednesday.

Pull up a chair, Pioneers

Written By Hannah Johnston, Sports Photo Editor October 2, 2019

 

Students attend LatinX kickoff event at Villiage Park on Sept. 26.

LatinX students host kickoff event in Village Park

Written By Sara Cronin, Co-Copy Desk Chief October 2, 2019

Point Park’s LatinX Student Association hosted their first event of the semester this past Thursday. Village Park was filled with laughter and upbeat Latin American music as students danced and enjoyed...

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