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

Associate Provost James Thomas set to retire at the end of the semester

Associate Provost James Thomas set to retire at the end of the semester

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect April 17, 2024

After working at Point Park in various roles since 2008, Associate Provost James Thomas will be retiring on July 1. In his role at Point Park, Thomas has served as a man behind the scenes acting as a bridge...

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...

Point Park University students urged to ‘get involved’ in Israel-Palestine conflict

Written By Cilia Catello, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Professor of Social Justice Studies and Community Engagement at Point Park University Robert Ross, held a lecture on April 10 concerning the Palestine/Israel conflict. Ross, who had just returned from...

A police call box outside of the Boulevard apartments. Imagine using one of these and then not getting help?

Don’t “sit out” on emergencies on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor March 13, 2024
When you think of a phone reporting line, common examples may include calling your internet provider to tell them your Wi-Fi is out, calling a customer service line or something like the 311 number.

Black Student Union holds monthly meeting on campus

Written By Isaac Graves, For The Globe February 21, 2024

The BSU held its monthly meeting last Monday. With February being Black History Month, this meeting meant a lot more for the members in attendance.   The meeting began with a round table discussion...

Declan McKenna performs in the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York in May 2023.

Declan McKenna debuts new album

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/Arts and Entertainment Editor February 14, 2024

As a lonely, pretentious 14-year-old, the thing that sold me on Declan McKenna, besides his fabulous makeup, was his ability to understand me. As a slightly-less pretentious 20-year-old, that hasn’t...

Three college textbooks stacked on a desk.

Assigning textbooks that go unused is careless

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor February 14, 2024
As a college student, you have likely had to shell out your hard-earned money to buy textbooks every semester for each new class.

New Music January 2024: A review

Written By Globe Staff January 24, 2024

Neck Deep, Self-Titled   Ana Bellamy, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Each of the 10 tracks on this album is a certified bop, in my opinion. Every band member gave each song on this album...

Men’s Basketball on pace to compete in Nationals

Written By Jake Lovesky, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

This Point Park men’s basketball team is special and different from others. They are a resilient group, and they continue to find different ways of winning, making them a juggernaut to go against. The...

Point Park is set to join NCAA Division II after accepting invitation last week.

Point Park Athletics accepts invitation to join NCAA Division II

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

This past Tuesday, it was announced that Point Park is to move up to the NCAA’s Division II in athletics.   “Point Park has received a formal invitation to join the Mountain East Conference...

Time management tips for new semester

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/Arts and Entertainment Editor January 10, 2024

A new semester is a new opportunity to put your best foot forward. It’s a time to reflect on the previous semester and think about ways to improve practices or approaches to coursework. For me, time...

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