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

“POINTGIRL Issue 2” by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

October 2, 2024

The lobby of the former Mandarin Gourmet restaurant in the YWCA building as of Aug. 26.

Old YWCA still empty a year later

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-elect • October 2, 2024
Despite Mandarin Gourmet, the last tenant inside the former YWCA building at 305 Wood St., closing last year on Sept. 29, no visible construction progress has occurred at the building since the restaurant’s closure.
Students who recently returned to campus, cross the Boulevard of the Allies

Downtown Pittsburgh Runs on Students

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • August 26, 2024
Before my lifetime, downtown Pittsburgh was once known as a business and economic center. Now, just by walking the streets of Downtown, it seems that most of the buildings are dilapidated, for sale, or too expensive for anyone to afford the investment outside of the top 1%.
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...

Submitted to The Globe by Heather Marra A preview of the descending staircase leading from the first floor of the Student Center to the basement.

STUDENT CENTER CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

Written By Globe Editorial Staff • January 24, 2024

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