Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Sophomore pitcher Ashley Iagnemma delivers a pitch during her freshman year. The 2016 KIAC Newcomer of the Year has started her second year 3-2 with a 2.84 ERA and 44 strikeouts.

Iagnemma looks to follow standout freshman year

Written By Cody Siwicki • March 14, 2017

Sophomore Ashley Iagnemma will have the spotlight on her when she takes the mound this season. A strong freshman season made her a standout player for the Pioneers, a role all too familiar to the Point...

Demetius Moorer dives for a catch in center field last year against West Virginia Tech. The 2015 NAIA Gold Glove recipient is preparing to play with the San Rafael Pacifics of the Pacific Association.

Baseball alumnus continues career in pursuit of majors

Written By Mike Turk, Staff Writer • March 14, 2017

As a kid, Demetrius Moorer dreamed of playing professional baseball for the Miami Marlins. Despite playing hard and working even harder to make his dreams come true, Moorer was never drafted by a Major...

Croup's Corner - Take offense to this

Croup’s Corner – Take offense to this

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist • March 14, 2017

The Point Park baseball lineup looks a lot different this year compared to last. We had the chance to get a preview of things to come while the team played its spring games in Florida, and the last...

Volleyball lands four recruits

Volleyball lands four recruits

Written By Mike Turk, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017

Volleyball Head Coach Mike Bruno has kept busy this offseason, as he has landed four new recruits in preparations for the fall 2017 volleyball season. After winning the River States Conference (RSC)...

Senior, Logan Linder practices in the batting cage.

Hot bats cooled in RSC play

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Co-Opinions Editor • March 7, 2017

Coming off a third-place finish in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) last year, Point Park baseball took its talents to Florida last week in preparation for the 2017 season. The...

Softball earns five wins in Florida spring break games

Softball earns five wins in Florida spring break games

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor • March 7, 2017

The Pioneer softball team spent spring break in central Florida enjoying the sun and gearing up for the upcoming regular season. The Spring Games in Clermont, Florida hosts more than 300 teams annually...

Croup's Corner - Shields of strength

Croup’s Corner – Shields of strength

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist • March 7, 2017

Anna Shields had a spring break she will never forget. It was hardly a break, though. She was busy earning All-American status at the 2017 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Indoor...

Members of the rugby team practice the formation of a scrum during their conditioning at Dan Marino Field.

Rugby preps for tournament season

Written By Mary Anne Doggett • February 21, 2017
Members of the rugby team practice the formation of a scrum during their conditioning at Dan Marino Field.
Freshman Andrew Herrera practices batting at the cages in the Student Center. The Point Park baseball team will head to Winter Haven, Fla. during spring break to begin its 2017 campaign.

Swinging for Florida

Written By Mary Anne Doggett • February 21, 2017
Freshman Andrew Herrera practices batting at the cages in the Student Center. The Point Park baseball team will head to Winter Haven, Fla. during spring break to begin its 2017 campaign.
TV alumni share success stories

TV alumni share success stories

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor • February 21, 2017

Three television production alumni spoke to students last Thursday about what working in the industry is like, showing them that they can get there from here. Briana Harsany and Micky Haney both have...

Men finish 8-20, miss RSC playoffs

Men finish 8-20, miss RSC playoffs

Written By Derek Malush, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

With the pursuit of a playoff run resting on the horizon, the men’s basketball team fought for the last spot in the River State Conference (RSC) playoffs Friday night as the team traveled to the University...

The competitive cheer team performs their competitive piece that they will perform at the Regional Championship on February 25.

Cheer and dance showcase skills

Written By Skylar Ruth • February 21, 2017

The competitive cheer and dance team will compete in a regional qualifier over spring break in Adrian, Mich., but first the team previewed its routines for friends, family and prospective teammates. The...

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