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

Highmark Stadium and Liberty Bridge. The stadium were the lacrosse teams will be practicing and playing games next season.

University hiring wrestling and lacrosse coaches

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor April 17, 2024

As the university transitions to NCAA Division II athletics in the Mountain East Conference (MEC), Point Park plans to add a men’s and women’s lacrosse and wrestling team. The university opened head...

Mara Iagnemma posing for a photo on media day.

Player Profile: meet Mara Iagnemma

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The Point Park softball team is coming off a pair of huge wins against Alice Lloyd on Sunday, but this week the focus is on 5th-year senior Mara Iagnemma from right here in Pittsburgh, PA. Iagnemma, who...

Freshman Rebecca Merchiore dancing at basketball halftime show.

Cheer & Dance takes third at nationals

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor April 17, 2024

Cheer and Dance traveled to Daytona, Florida to compete at the national tournament this past weekend. The Pioneers placed big in the event, bringing home a trophy for Pioneer Athletics. The first day...

Scott Swain, now Vice President of Athletics, cuts down part of the net after the mens basketball team won the RSC championship title in early March.

Interim athletic director Scott Swain appointed to position full-time

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor April 10, 2024

The search for a new athletic director recently concluded. Scott Swain was announced as the permanent vice president of athletics on Monday.  Swain took on the role as the interim vice president this...

The cheer team performs during a basketball game earlier this semester.

Competitive cheer jumps from athletics to Student Affairs

Written By Julia Schiffhauer, For The Globe April 10, 2024

Point Park Athletics will be transitioning in the upcoming fall from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA II)....

Freshman Chris Williams prepares to strike in a game in early February.

Point Park Baseball has busy but successful weekend

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The baseball team had a four-game road trip last weekend, with the first three games at Ohio Christian and then the final home game at Wilberforce.    Heading into the four-game road trip,...

Baseball combines for 42 runs in recent series win

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor April 3, 2024

Point Park seized a series win after two explosive wins on Saturday against River-States Conference (RSC) opponents Shawnee State in Ohio. The Pioneers let loose with 11 home runs in two games. Jared...

Freshman Akeem Mustapha competing in the long jump on Saturday.

Track & Field competes in CMU Invitational

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

This past Friday and Saturday, the men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational. The men’s team was dominant in several events. During the final event...

Sophomore pitcher Jaylyn Mullenax pitching against the Midway Eagles on March 24.

Softball splits conference doubleheader

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor April 3, 2024

Point Park softball faced off against a top RSC Opponent, the St. Mary-Woods Pomeroys. The Pioneers were bouncing between the third and fourth spot in the RSC East, while The Pomeroys were second in the...

Outside PPG Paints Arena, where the Pittsburgh Penguins play.

Penguins playoff hopes continue to slip

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Following a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on St. Patrick's Day, the Penguins departed from Pittsburgh for a challenging three-game road.   The Penguins lost 5-2 to the New Jersey Devils...

Senior outfielder Jared Campbell earning a hit against Fisher College in February.

Baseball unleashes for 10 straight victories

Written By Matt Palange, Co-Sports Editor March 27, 2024

Point Park baseball had a tough battle against longtime RSC rival, Rio Grande. The team would have to matchup against the Red Storm for three games in two days. The first game would be at Washington Wild...

Point Park Esport athletes competing in a regulation Valorant match live on stream last fall.

Esports to leave Point Park Athletics

Written By Brynn Rees, Co-Sports Editor March 27, 2024

Point Park Esports plans to officially separate from the Point Park Athletics department next academic year.    The school will be transitioning to NCAA Division II athletics starting in the...

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