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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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All content by Alex Grubbs
Public relations and advertising professor, Bob O’Gara, sits during the Roast Boast Toast session, put on in his honor. O’Gara is retiring from teaching full-time, but will be an adjunct professor in future semesters.

Roast Boast Toast Bob O’Gara Send-Off

Written By Alex Grubbs, For The Globe
April 9, 2019
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[Photo] SAEM club puts on ‘End of the Year Bash’

Written By Mya Burns, For The Globe
April 9, 2019
Why the conversation must continue

Why the conversation must continue

Written By Alex Grubbs, For The Globe
March 20, 2018
Fans line the streets of Pittsburgh during the Stanley Cup Parade on Wednesday June 14.

Lord Stanley returns to campus

Written By Alex Grubbs, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
Blaine King, President of USG, prepares for his next chapter in life outside of USG and graduation at the end of April.

Blaine King reflects on time as leader with USG, U-View

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
April 18, 2017
Master space plan presented to USG

Master space plan presented to USG

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
April 18, 2017
Bobby Bertha and Davion Heron were announced president and vice president respectively of USG Monday afternoon during USG’s weekly meeting.

Bertha, Heron elected USG President, Vice President

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
April 11, 2017
Students undertake national and global summer work opportunities

Students undertake national and global summer work opportunities

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
April 11, 2017
Proposed rule sparks debate in meeting

Proposed rule sparks debate in meeting

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
April 4, 2017
Charles Murria is a junior Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management major from Manhattan, NY who has served on USG for 3 years as a Senator and Parliamentarian; 2 years.

Candidates for USG President – Charles Murria

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 28, 2017
Food distributor’s incorrect labeling causes mix-up at Playhouse Café

Food distributor’s incorrect labeling causes mix-up at Playhouse Café

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 28, 2017
USG forced to re-vote on club budget

USG forced to re-vote on club budget

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 21, 2017
Club requests budget for dinner to honor Pittsburgh police chief

Club requests budget for dinner to honor Pittsburgh police chief

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 14, 2017
Senior business management major and former USG treasurer Amber Mole is sworn in as USG’s interim treasurer for the remainder of the 2016-17 year March 6.

USG selects interim treasurer

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 7, 2017
Treasurer, two senators resign from student government

Treasurer, two senators resign from student government

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 7, 2017
USG President Blaine King delivers state of the USG address Monday during USG's regular meeting time.

USG President issues ‘state of USG’ address

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
February 21, 2017
Director of IT speaks with student government

Director of IT speaks with student government

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
February 21, 2017
Kristy Weiss, director of dining services, discusses student complaints and recent food service changes during the current transition period at CulinArt, at a USG meeting Monday.

CulinArt general manager addresses food concerns; students voice issues

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
February 14, 2017
Director of Planning Derek Eversmann discusses changes coming to the buildings owned by Point Park along with asking students about the strengths and weaknesses of Point Park in general, during USG’s Monday meeting in the JVH.

USG adds social media standards

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
February 7, 2017
USG censures its treasurer

USG censures its treasurer

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
January 31, 2017

U-View takes to Facebook Live

Written By Josh Croup, Blaine King, and Alex Grubbs
January 24, 2017
Recording Secretary, Davion Heron, listens to what Mayor Bill Peduto has to say during a special Q&A meeting on Monday.

Mayor Bill Peduto visits USG

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
January 24, 2017
USG holds emergency funding meeting, approves budgets in lump sum and deactivates clubs

USG holds emergency funding meeting, approves budgets in lump sum and deactivates clubs

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
January 17, 2017
United Student Government President Blaine King, far right assisted by Parliamentarian Charles Murria, second from the left, swears in sophomore broadcasting major Samiar Nefzi and senior sports, arts and entertainment management major Priscilla Nevarez into student government.

USG rolls out stricter funding policy, swears in new senators

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
January 10, 2017
Financial dispute among student organizations, USG halts meeting

Financial dispute among student organizations, USG halts meeting

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
December 6, 2016
Hennigan reiterates mission statement

Hennigan reiterates mission statement

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
November 29, 2016
United Student Government recoups after controversial election

United Student Government recoups after controversial election

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
November 15, 2016
New senators sworn in amidst resignations

New senators sworn in amidst resignations

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
November 9, 2016
Resigned senator alleges mistreatment from USG peers

Resigned senator alleges mistreatment from USG peers

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
November 9, 2016
USG senators resign, cite personal reasons

USG senators resign, cite personal reasons

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
November 1, 2016
Provost John Pearson, spoke during Monday’s USG legislative body meeting about himself and what his job is about.

Provost introduces self to USG

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
October 25, 2016
SAIL rolls out stricter standards for clubs

SAIL rolls out stricter standards for clubs

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
October 18, 2016
Executive Cabinet members of USG Robert Bertha, Amedea Baldoni and Blaine King attend the Presidential Debate screening party at the Center for Media Innovation on October 10.

USG members make international news

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
October 11, 2016
State Senator visits USG, talks state school faculty strike

State Senator visits USG, talks state school faculty strike

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
October 4, 2016
PointSync issues linger for USG during budget proposal meeting

PointSync issues linger for USG during budget proposal meeting

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Reporter
September 27, 2016
Center for Media Innovation a valuable resource for students

Center for Media Innovation a valuable resource for students

Written By Alex Grubbs, Copy Editor
September 13, 2016
PointSync issues halt budget meeting

PointSync issues halt budget meeting

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
September 13, 2016
Oath of Office: USG President, Blaine King, has new members take an oath for office on Monday. Pictured are, [left to right] Maddie Aicher, Shayna Mendez, Mario Avila, Shannon Sagar, and KacieJo Brown. (Gracey Evans/Globe)

Bus fare, PointSync topics at first USG meeting of new semester

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
August 30, 2016
Culture of violence leads to violent kids

Culture of violence leads to violent kids

Written By Alex Grubbs
June 29, 2016
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