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

Cross-country teams aim to reclaim conference titles

Cross-country teams aim to reclaim conference titles

Written By Meghan Macioce September 13, 2016

Point Park’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams are looking forward to their season, with coach Kelly Parsley heading the quest to build up these two unique, strong teams. “This is our quest...

2016 Volleyball Preview: Bouncing Back - Croups Corner

2016 Volleyball Preview: Bouncing Back – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2016

CornerThings weren’t ideal at the start of 2015 for the Point Park volleyball team. The Pioneers dropped their first nine games and were 3-11 after their first 14 contests last year. Point Park...

Freshman outside hitter, Madeline Poirier, and senior middle hitter, Nikki Inquartano, protect the net from a set from Lawrence Tech.

Point Park goes 2-2 at Battle of the Boulevard

Written By Mike Turk September 6, 2016

Point Park’s volleyball team headed into the annual Battle of the Boulevard this weekend with a 1-9 overall record looking to bounce back from a rough start. Their first match was...

Reps from ESPN, AT&T to visit PPU

Reps from ESPN, AT&T to visit PPU

Written By Victoria Bails September 6, 2016

The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing is bringing two accomplished professionals to Point Park on Sept. 13 to discuss live sports trends and the influence they have on their fans. Chris...

Junior forward Anna Powell fights to keep the ball from the defender in order to get a shot on goal. Point Park lost to NAIA No. 1 Spring Arbor Saturday 4-0.

2016 men’s and women’s soccer season preview- Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist September 6, 2016

It was possibly the longest two minutes of Louise Delaney’s life. After all, she was about to score arguably the biggest goal in Point Park women’s soccer history. With less than 13 minutes...

British native kick-starts PPU men’s soccer career with homeland connections

British native kick-starts PPU men’s soccer career with homeland connections

Written By Brittany Droppa September 6, 2016

For Sheffield, England native Josh Williams, moving away from home was a part of chasing his dream. Williams, a Point Park Men’s Soccer central defenseman, began playing soccer in England at the age...

Photo by Kendall Paige. Sophomore middle/right side hitter, Ashley Taylor, makes a play during their game against Corncordia on August 24.

An overview of Point Park University athletics – Croup’s Corner

Written By Josh Croup, Sports Columnist August 30, 2016

Point Park has invested in its dance and theater programs heavily over the years, establishing itself as one of the top dance schools in the country and one that places a heavy emphasis on the arts. The...

Point Park announces 2016 Athletic Hall Of Fame

Point Park announces 2016 Athletic Hall Of Fame

Written By Michael Richter, Co Sports Editor August 30, 2016

Former Point Park baseball player Rob Dinwoodie and softball player Lindsey Baranski will be inducted into the Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 1 in Lawrence Hall on campus. “Dinwoodie’s...

Point Park cheer embarking on its first year as official sport

Point Park cheer embarking on its first year as official sport

Written By Francesca Fronzaglio, Co-Sports Editor August 30, 2016

If you told Alicia Lyons, the co-founder of Point Park’s cheer squad, that her club would be recognized as a sports team one day, she would have cried. “To know that others after I graduated kept...

Jason Kim hopes to coach after college

Jason Kim hopes to coach after college

Written By Matt Petras June 29, 2016

photo by Gracey Evans Senior left-handed pitcher Jason Kim pitches during last Friday’s first game of a doubleheader at Point Park Field at Green Tree Park against WVU Tech. Jason Kim has...

Baseball senior hopes to play beyond college

Baseball senior hopes to play beyond college

Written By James Kail June 29, 2016

photo by Gracey Evans  Senior outfielder, Demetrius Moorer, his the baseball that got him a run to first base on Friday’s game against WVU Tech. For many senior athletes, it is difficult...

MasterCard reps talk sponsorship

MasterCard reps talk sponsorship

Written By Robert Berger June 29, 2016

Point Park students learned last week that MasterCard is more than just a credit card company. The Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing welcomed MasterCard representatives Mike Tasevski...

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