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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Carley Bonk

Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief

Carley Bonk is the Editor-in-Chief of The Globe. Fall 2018 marks her sixth semester on editorial staff, and fifth semester with The Globe. Previously, Bonk was a features editor, copy editor and a contributing staff writer. She is a senior journalism major and multimedia minor.

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Seeking Counsel on Campus: A Collaboration between The Pitt News and The Point Park Globe

Seeking Counsel on Campus: A Collaboration between The Pitt News and The Point Park Globe

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Andrew Brinker, Christian Snyder, and Carley Bonk
October 9, 2019
A farewell letter from the editor

A farewell letter from the editor

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019

CMI premieres new O’Donnell fellowship

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2019
Oakland

[Photo] Protests erupt across city after Rosfeld trial

Written By Andrew Brinker and Jordyn Hronec
March 26, 2019
USG executive cabinet under scrutiny

USG executive cabinet under scrutiny

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2019
Campus Activity Board sponsored the annual Condom Carnival in the Student Center on Feb 13. The organization set up a “candy bar” in the middle of the gym filled with games, condoms and a giant bouncy house.

Students talk safe sex at CAB’s ‘Condom Carnival’

Written By Carley Bonk
February 19, 2019
Campus Activity Board sponsored the annual Condom Carnival in the Student Center on Feb 13. The organization set up a “candy bar” in the middle of the gym filled with games, condoms and a giant bouncy house.

[Photo] Pioneer Public – Amanda Anderson

Written By Nardos Haile, For The Globe
February 19, 2019
Future Educators of America practiced Krav Maga, an Israeli military form of self-defense. The class brought 22 students into the Student Center Tuesday evening to learn from Kathy Kluk, who has practiced the form for 11 years and is a certified trainer.

Future Educators of America practice defense

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Greg Nolf, a junior secondary education major, holds a strike shield as Krav Maga specialist Kathy Kluk demonstrates self-defense methods for Future Educators of America members in the Student Center Tuesday evening. “The number one thing is awareness and number two is feeling empowered,” Kluk said.

[Photo] Pioneer Public – Vanessa Love

Written By Amanda Myers, Co-Features Editor
February 5, 2019
Education is not a waste for the modern woman

Education is not a waste for the modern woman

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019

NPR’s David Folkenflik speaks at Playhouse

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2019

Letter from the Editor: A nostalgic reflection

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2019

Obituary: Joshua Koch

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2019
Stacks of Hemingway novels, collections and criticism sit in the basement of the University Center. Hemingway was one of the most celebrated writers in American literature, winning a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize before his 1961 suicide in Ketchum, Idaho.

“Old Man and the Sea” tests Playhouse as innovative space

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
December 4, 2018
Mary Beth Tinker presents a photo of herself with her iconic armband to students at the CMI.

Free speech activist visits CMI

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
October 30, 2018
Isabel Smith exchanges an embrace during the vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life shooting Saturday night. Smith, alongside other high school students, organized the impromptu vigil.

[Photo] City mourns, remembers mass shooting victims

Written By Carley Bonk and Mick Stinelli, Editor Elect / Co-News Editor
October 30, 2018
Isabel Smith exchanges an embrace during the vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life shooting Saturday night. Smith, alongside other high school students, organized the impromptu vigil.

Washington Post Executive Editor Martin “Marty” Baron speaks on a panel at the First Amendment conference at Duquesene.

First Amendment conference held at Duquesne

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
October 23, 2018

NPR’s “1A” comes to Pittsburgh

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
September 25, 2018

Point Park gone phishing

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
September 18, 2018
One of a few shuttles found dormant in the shuttle lot.

University seeks student input for future shuttles to suit commuters

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
September 11, 2018
Ethan Green, director of the P3 play “Almost Dead,” poses for a photo with his lookbook.

Production 3 students prepare films

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
September 4, 2018
Students of the environmental photography class interview Kootani Councilman David Stiffarm.

Photography class films documentary in Montana

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
August 28, 2018
Dancers balance physical and mental health

Dancers balance physical and mental health

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
April 17, 2018
USG President Robert Bertha announced the results of March’s elections during Monday’s meeting in 701 of the Student Center.

New leadership takes reins as President Bertha finishes term

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
April 10, 2018
The Big Idea Bookstore and Cafe, located on Liberty Avenue, often displays topical political commentary in their front windows.

Book clubs engage readers around the Pittsburgh area

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 27, 2018
The Waitress Tales: sexual harassment

The Waitress Tales: sexual harassment

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 27, 2018

Paylo clarifies dress policy for grads

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
March 27, 2018

USG Election 2018: Presidential and VP candidates

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 20, 2018
The City Paper made a mistake, but they handled it with dignity

The City Paper made a mistake, but they handled it with dignity

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 13, 2018
The Education Department participated in a national “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign Wednesday ” in the Lawrence Hall Lobby.

Future educators spread the word to end the word

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
March 13, 2018
The Honors program partnered with students from Monroe College to learn methods of meditation and Buddhist history.

SAEM and honors students spend spring break in New York City

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor Elect
March 6, 2018
Mental health concern for victims of sexual abuse

Mental health concern for victims of sexual abuse

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
February 13, 2018
Sophomore Jake Berlin poses for a picture in the Center for Media Innovation on campus.

Berlin balances mixing, performing, legislating

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
January 30, 2018
A student bargains with a “mortgage company” to pay her bills as part of the poverty simulation.

Simulation sheds light on poverty in Pittsburgh

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
January 23, 2018
Point Park alum Monteze Freeland named Performer of the Year by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Alum named Post-Gazette Performer of the Year

Written By Carley Bonk, Editor-Elect
January 9, 2018

[Video] Pioneer Public – Michael Gieseke

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
December 5, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Alexandra Youssef

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 28, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Shaniece Lawrence

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 14, 2017

[Video] Student begins independent pet-sitting business

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
November 7, 2017
Kelly Tran is currently working on her newest film, ‘Nail Salon Dreams.’

[Photo] Film student nets awards, film fest entries

Written By Kimberly Keagy
November 7, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Jason McCune

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 7, 2017
Kylie Koch and Chase Barron give out tickets in the West Penn lobby Thursday for an upcoming show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse featuring Super American, Young Lungs, and Chase and the Barons.

Pioneer Records, CAB presents Super American

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Emily Madden

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – The Shuffler

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 24, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Edward Strimlan

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 17, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Gina Baker

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 10, 2017

SPJ moves out of shadows with new president

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
October 10, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Ben Schonberger

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 3, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Matt Bauman

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 26, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Drue Glaser

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 21, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Nick Kardos

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 17, 2017
Top row: Austin Harvey, screenwriter, Johnny Hough, producer, Taylor Colbert, sound designer. Bottom row: RJ Lane, production designer, Ashley Stokes, cinematographer, and Drew Praskovich, director.

Student film “Runaway” moves into production phase

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
September 12, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Brandon Rodgers

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 12, 2017
Steve Cuden records his new podcast, “StoryBeat” in the Center for Media Innovation podcast studio.

Podcast focuses on in-depth interviews

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
September 5, 2017

[Video] Pioneer Public – Ian Brady

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 5, 2017
Nick Sarnelli, pictured in front of Hollywood star artwork located in Market Square

Senior film student interned with Warner Bros.

Written By Carley Bonk, Co-Features Editor
August 29, 2017
Letter from the Co-Features Editors

Letter from the Co-Features Editors

Written By Carley Bonk and Matt Petras
August 29, 2017
Record Store Day gave its co-founder Michael Kurtz the opportunity to meet famous musicians, such as the members of Metallica, including James Hetfield seen here.

Pittsburgh celebrates national Record Store Day

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
April 18, 2017
‘It’s On Us’ campaign promotes sexual violence awareness

‘It’s On Us’ campaign promotes sexual violence awareness

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
April 11, 2017
Pioneer records artist to host album release party

Pioneer records artist to host album release party

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
April 4, 2017
Title IX to hold annual sexual violence awareness concert

Title IX to hold annual sexual violence awareness concert

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
March 28, 2017
David Perozzi, Executive Producer of ABC News New York

ABC producer shares his story with students

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Writer
March 21, 2017
Sophomore Conor Mendelson and Freshman Haley Marra set up the assembly line for Bag It Forward.

Pay It Forward holds event to gather toiletries for women

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
February 21, 2017
Concern for Climate Change

Concern for Climate Change

Written By Carley Bonk
February 7, 2017
The basement of the Playhouse still stores much of the old restaurant’s decor. The drawing on the chalkboard is by New York caricature artist Al Hirschfeld, who died at the age of 99 in 2003, according to the Al Hirschfeld Foundation website.

Hidden history below the Point Park Playhouse

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
February 7, 2017
The weather didn’t cooperate with CAB’s ice skating event at PPG Ice Rink on Jan. 11, and was rescheduled for Jan. 18. The first 60 students with CAB stamps on their hands receive free admission.

CAB holds skating event at PPG Ice Rink, despite rain

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
January 17, 2017
Pioneer Records signs Chase and the Barons as newest Pioneer Star

Pioneer Records signs Chase and the Barons as newest Pioneer Star

Written By Carley Bonk, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
November 16, 2016 hundreds of students gather in the streets to peacfully protest Donald Trump.

Protest runs from Oakland to South Side

Written By Carley Bonk, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
Mel Holley, junior musical theater major, pledges to prevent sexual assault on campus during Not On My Campus’s event “A Costume is Not Consent,” held in Village Park this past Wednesday.

Not on My Campus raises awareness of consent

Written By Carley Bonk
November 1, 2016
Halloween concert event scheduled at the Pittsburgh Playhouse

Halloween concert event scheduled at the Pittsburgh Playhouse

Written By Carley Bonk
October 25, 2016
Travelin’ McCourys to perform at Rex

Travelin’ McCourys to perform at Rex

Written By Carley Bonk
October 18, 2016
Photo exhibit displays daily life in Uganda

Photo exhibit displays daily life in Uganda

Written By Carley Bonk
October 11, 2016
Cleveland play-by-play announcer speaks at CMI

Cleveland play-by-play announcer speaks at CMI

Written By Carley Bonk
September 27, 2016
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