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

Tobacco products given new flavors, appeal to younger demographic

Written By Andy Weier June 29, 2016

Less than a year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ban on candy and fruit-flavored cigarettes, tobacco companies have responded by increasing the variety of smokeless tobacco products...

University Center hosts PodCamp 6

Written By Celeste Begandy June 29, 2016

Sunday was the last day of PodCamp Pittsburgh 6, a social media "un-conference" for the Internet-savvy in the area. Held in Point Park University's University Center, the variety of sessions had something...

Walk Off the Earth rocks Mr. Smalls

Written By Emily Bastaroli June 29, 2016

The night before Halloween, fake spider webs covered mic stands, a drum set, a keyboard and other areas of the stage at Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale.  The fog machine created a hazy look against...

West of Memphis: Voices for Justice encourages hope, support

Written By Nicole Chynoweth June 29, 2016

Some might say celebrities can make their voices heard a bit louder than others at times.In the case of the West Memphis Three, Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, Jr. and Jason Baldwin might say the voices...

What I Wish I Knew

Written By Kellie Murphey June 29, 2016

The days of dorm life finally settle and become the norm as the class of 2015 begins to make their first footprints on campus. But before settling into the classical college student schedule, the upperclassmen...

Wikileaks stomps on American’s rights

Written By Talisha Schrello June 29, 2016

Our constitutional rights as Americans are being stomped on. We have to look at the issues surrounding our government.There is a Freedom of Information Act that is supposed to provide transparency about...

Zombies invade Downtown!

Written By Kelly Cline June 29, 2016

Visitors to Market Square yesterday put on their best attire, including tattered prom dresses spewed with blood and other torn articles of clothing, revealing bloody organs and protruding bones. The screeching...

Students share thoughts and opinions on ‘sexting’

Written By Don Noel Ranasinghe June 29, 2016

Connor Kaye, believes that it is ok to sext but the line you should not cross is when you abuse the other person.   Voicing strong feeling on sexting, Eli Meholick believes it should be private and...

Do celebrity endorsements really persuade consumer buys?

Written By Dawn Stromberg June 29, 2016

Tiger Woods and Nike, Michael Jordan and Hanes, Queen Latifah and Cover Girl, what do they all have in common? Companies like Nike, Hanes, and Cover Girl use stars to sell their product, which can be called...

Dog lovers go to Animal Friends to find love

Written By Alex Stumpf June 29, 2016

On Feb. 10, dozens of dog lovers attended Animal Friends' first ever "Must Love Dogs" speed dating event.While it may be speed dating, those who went to the North Hills animal shelter that night did not...

February Photo Contest

Written By The Globe June 29, 2016

Febuary's photo contest winner is Freshmen, multimedia major, Gina Zuccolotto. Second place winner is Sean Mckeag and Jace Lumley.First place winner: Gina ZuccolottoSecond place winner: Sean McKeagThird...

‘Fitness with a twist’ boosts women’s confidence

Written By Faith Cotter June 29, 2016

Half hidden in a string of yellow and brown brick buildings in the South Side in a room overlooking the city, women have a place where they can feel sexy, have fun and bond with their friends while strutting...

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