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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Max Kaminsky was hired as Point Park's golf coach in late September

Photo courtesy of Point Park Sports

Golf teams off to a slow start; New coach hired

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer October 2, 2024
Golf has seemed to slip under the radar as far as can be seen on the official Point Park sports website.  
Pioneer Public: Cassondra O’Connor

Pioneer Public: Cassondra O’Connor

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer October 2, 2024
If you looked at where Cassondra O’Connor has placed in her first three races this season, it would be hard to believe that this is her first year ever doing cross country.
The Pioneer celebrate their win against the Senators in the Student Center on Sept.26.

Volleyball earns first conference win

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer October 2, 2024
Thursday night, the Point Park Pioneer women’s volleyball team aimed to secure its first win in the Mountain East Conference against the 4-4 Davis & Elkins Senators. 
Ruben Kuypers runs down the field versus WV Wesleyan on Sept. 25.

Men’s soccer bests Salem in 4-3 match

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor October 2, 2024
Point Park’s men’s soccer team picked up a 4-3 win last Sunday on the road against Salem University, a non-conference opponent in West Virginia. The Tigers inched toward a comeback, but the Pioneers secured the win in the final minutes of the game. 

Men’s Soccer Wins After an Intense Game with West Liberty

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer September 25, 2024
The Point Park men’s soccer team earned its first conference win at home against the West Liberty Hilltoppers on Sept. 21 at Highmark Stadium.  With a final score of 2-1, the Pioneers leave with a record of 3-2-1 and West Liberty with 2-3-1.  
Point Park players celebrate freshman Klara Bring’s goal to tie the game.

Women’s soccer ends homecoming game in a tie

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Point Park women’s soccer finished in a 1-1 tie on Saturday against the West Liberty Hilltoppers. Fans gathered in Highmark Stadium to celebrate homecoming weekend and watch a pivotal conference matchup. The...

Men’s soccer ends in scoreless tie with Wheeling

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer September 25, 2024
Coming off of its first win against a Mountain East Conference (MEC) opponent, the Point Park men’s soccer team returned to Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to meet Wheeling University. 
Cassondra O'Connor competes in the 5k race. She finished 14th overall.

Cross Country finishes in sixth place

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer September 18, 2024
The Point Park men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Clinton, Pennsylvania on Sept. 15. Both teams placed sixth out of 10 schools at the Robert Morris University Colonial Invitational.
Chris Thomas poses for a headshot. Thomas began his position at Point Park as SID in late August. 

Photo courtesy of Chris Thomas

Thomas hired as Sports Information Director

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor September 18, 2024
Point Park Athletics announced Chris Thomas as the new Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director (SID) last month. 
Eden McElhaney spikes against the Presidents on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Volleyball faces tough loss in home opener

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer September 18, 2024
The Point Park Pioneers volleyball team faced their first loss on home turf against the Washington & Jefferson (W&J) Presidents on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Student Center gym. The Presidents took home the win 3-0. 
Luke McKenna poses for his headshot on cross country media day in August. McKenna earned MEC Runner of the Week this week.

Pioneer Public: Luke McKenna

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer September 18, 2024
Last Saturday, Sept. 14, sophomore Luke McKenna set the Point Park record for the 8k at the Robert Morris Invitational.

Meet the Coaches hired to new wrestling program

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

In May, Point Park hired two wrestling coaches to bring another athletic program to the university and expand the athletic department. Zach Mizer heads the men’s team and José Martinez heads the women’s...

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