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

Volleyball wins final home game

Volleyball wins final home game

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

The Pioneers finished out the regular season with a final hoorah on their home court and entered the Rivers States Conference (RSC) Tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Student Center opened its doors...

Another shot at history - Croups Corner

Another shot at history – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist November 15, 2016

For years, the Point Park women’s soccer and volleyball teams just haven’t been able to get over the hump. Year after year the women’s soccer team fell short in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic...

Junior Katie Guarnaccia leads the pack at the start of the CMU Invitational on October 8 at Schenley Park.

Guarnaccia, Shields qualify for National Championships

Written By Josh Croup, Editor in Chief November 9, 2016

Katie Guarnaccia is no stranger to national championship meets, and Saturday she punched her ticket to her fifth championship. The junior North Allegheny High School graduate and sophomore Connecticut...

Two sophomores form intramural volleyball club

Two sophomores form intramural volleyball club

Written By Beth Turnbull, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

Kacie Jo Brown and Emilee Fails, both sophomores on the JV volleyball team, wanted more time on the court than they’re currently getting, so they came together to create the Point Park Intramural Volleyball...

Freshman midfielder, Nathanael Van Der Walt, gains possession of the ball with a Washington Adventist defenceman on his heels during their match on October 26. The Pioneers won, 3-0.

A rough finish to a rough season – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist November 9, 2016

It was a season of heartbreaking losses. It was a team that deserved better than its 9-8-1 regular season overall record and 3-5 River States Conference (RSC) record. It was a finish that was just...

Mike “Doc” Emrick signs autographs and memorabilia after speaking to students for a Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing event on Nov. 3.

NHL on NBC broadcaster gives advice to students

Written By Robert Berger, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

When speaking to a standing room only crowd in the JVH last Thursday afternoon, NBC’s Mike “Doc” Emrick explained to students that no matter what their dreams may be, they can be achieved with work...

Junior midfielder, Izzy Hunter, gains control of the ball during their game against Carlow University. The Pioneers won 2-1.

Clinching – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist November 1, 2016

The fall semester got off to a rough start for the volleyball and soccer teams. It was rough. When you exit the Fort Pitt Tunnel and look right into Station Square, you see Highmark Stadium, the...

Sophomore middle hitter, Ashley Taylor, and freshman setter, Julia Menosky, celebrate with the team after scoring against Sienna Heights Sept. 2. Point Park’s volleyball team recently secured an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament. For coverage, turn to page 8.

Volleyball secures national tournament bid

Written By Dara Collins November 1, 2016

The old cliché states “the third time’s the charm,” and Point Park has a chance to prove this statement true. For the third year in a row, the Pioneers are national tournament bound. They finished...

NHL on NBC broadcaster to speak at Point Park

NHL on NBC broadcaster to speak at Point Park

Written By Robert Berger, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing will welcome NBC’s Mike “Doc” Emrick to the JVH auditorium Nov. 3 to speak to students about his sports broadcasting career. “Doc really...

Wild Winning Weekend - Croups Corner

Wild Winning Weekend – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Coloumnist October 25, 2016

In late October of an election year, we’re all bound to get in some type of political debate, disagree with one of our friends or argue with Uncle Dave on Facebook. In late October of a Point Park...

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