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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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

Point Park Globe
Carson Folio

Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief

Carson Folio began working for The Globe in Fall of 2022 as a staff writer contributing features and opinion articles. Folio, a Senior, became co-opinion editor in Fall 2023, worked as editor-elect in the Fall of 2024, Co-Editor-in-Chief in Spring 2025 and is now the current Editor-in-Chief.

All content by Carson Folio
The former YMCA headquarters at 305 Wood St. continues to sit empty ever since Mandarin Gourmet's 2023 closing.

Apartment project at former YWCA building in limbo despite extra funding

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2025
This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, 'The King and I,' Jim Buccilli and more

This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, ‘The King and I,’ Jim Buccilli and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2025
Pittsburgh police contain a crime scene on Forbes Avenue where evidence of a shooting was found.

Crime report for April 7 to April 14

Written By Carson Folio and Gavin Petrone
April 16, 2025
Fences have been places around almost all of Market Square, which closes it off to most car traffic.

Market Square partly shut down until next year for renovations

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2025
This week in Point Park History: Lawrence Hall lounges, NAACP, Jazz Dance and Pioneer Basketball

This week in Point Park History: Lawrence Hall lounges, NAACP, Jazz Dance and Pioneer Basketball

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2025
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus sits at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Seventh Street. Many bus routes could be cut next year.

PRT asks for public input on service cuts

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025

Life may not go as planned and that’s OK

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025
Tyler, the Creator performs at PPG Paints Arena on a stage designed to almost look like a living room.

Tyler the Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA World Tour blows the dome off PPG Paints Arena

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025
This week in Point Park History: Sherwyn to Lawrence, 'Pippin', Pioneer Hockey and more

This week in Point Park History: Sherwyn to Lawrence, ‘Pippin’, Pioneer Hockey and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025
Port Authority buses line up along the Sixth Street station.

PRT may slash service, raise fare

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2025
Crash victims and police gather along the side of Boulevard of the Allies as emergency responders rescue trapped passengers.

[Photo] Two injured in ‘critical’ car crash outside Student Center

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor
March 26, 2025
"Wayfinding" kiosks are supposed to make navigating Downtown easier.

New ‘wayfinding’ sign Downtown

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2025

Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland out a month after nomination

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2025
The exterior of the new LiveWell Apartments in the former GNC Headquarters on the corner of Wood Street and Sixth Avenue features an art installation named "The Puddler."

LiveWell apartments open in former GNC headquarters

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2025
The front entrance of West Penn Hall with the doors open in December 2024.

Man accused of trespassing in West Penn Hall enters plea deal

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2025

Are press freedoms under attack?

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
A "T" light-rail train stops to pick up passengers in Wood Street Station.

Downtown ‘T’ stations fully reopen after years of construction

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
A proposed rendering of the future Market Square plot includes larger sidewalks, additional seating, covered areas above and vehicular restrictions on driving and parking. Courtesy of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Upgrades to Market Square coming by 2026

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2025

Christopher Ragland nominated as next Pittsburgh Police Chief

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025

Point Park, PRT feud over bus stop changes

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025

[Video] Ode to the last landline phone on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2025
Water freezes and trickles down the Granite Building on Sixth Street.

Granite building water pipe bursts

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025
The Boulevard Adult Boutique sits open for business during a cold night.

Man robs Boulevard Boutique; still at large

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
January 22, 2025
Paint and pieces of the wall left in chunks after maintenance workers created a hole in the wall to access a steam line for the dorm heater. Submitted by Ayden Miller

Leaky Lawrence strikes again

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
January 15, 2025
The "Mad and Cheese" bowl from Mad Chicken sits on a table, uneaten.

Burgh Bites: Mad Chicken, not mid chicken

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
January 8, 2025
Honors students present their posters to students and staff walking through the Lawrence Hall Lobby.

Honors Fall Forum presents student projects

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
January 8, 2025
Eric Joseph, front, plays guitar and sings with his bandmates in The StreetSide Saints. Photo courtesy of The StreetSide Saints

Pioneer Public: Animation professor Eric Joseph

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
December 4, 2024
Turnstiles sit closed in the entrance of West Penn Hall. These along with the doors require an ID scan to open.

Man arrested after entering West Penn, charged with trespassing

Written By Gavin Petrone and Carson Folio
November 20, 2024

[Video] Police chase speeds by campus; one man arrested

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
November 13, 2024
Workers with Fowler Laundry Services unload washers and dryers off a truck.

New washers and dryers on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
November 13, 2024

Cause of fire alarm malfunction unclear

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
November 7, 2024

Building inspection reveals facility issues

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
November 7, 2024
U.S. Navy Officers present facts about shipbuilding in Lawrence Hall.

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral talks USS Pittsburgh at PPU

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 30, 2024
Two extraterrestrial creatures "caught" stuck to the walls in Boulevard Apartments.

[Photo] How to protect yourself from extraterrestrials

Written By Michael Klug, Photo/Website Editor
October 30, 2024
A Pittsburgh police car sits on Wood Street in front of the Public Safety Center.

Shots fired in Market Square

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 23, 2024
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota speaks to rallygoers at Acrisure Stadium in front of a backdrop of supporters.

Vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz makes campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 17, 2024
The Dining Hall faculty on the third floor of Lawrence Hall sits empty after hours.

Food facilities still in the green

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 16, 2024
(Left to right) Delaney Pittman, Zoe Cybulski, Madigan Balfe, Kyle MacLaughlin and Dillion Peterson.

Two political clubs host post-debate discussion

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 9, 2024

This is where you should get your water on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-elect
October 9, 2024
The doors that lead to the student financial services office inside floor one of Thayer Hall.

[Photo] Grant delays stall refund checks for students

Written By Rachel Ross, Co Features/A&E Editor
October 9, 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
A sign in Boulevard Apartments explaining the policy that charges students a $100 fine plus a re-core after the sixth lockout.

[Photo] University continues to enforce dorm lock out policy

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor/Website Editor
October 2, 2024

Globe’s Point: You can support bettering the university and a fair contract

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
September 25, 2024

Civil Engineering Technology Program no longer accepting new applicants

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-elect
September 25, 2024

University no longer testing for COVID-19

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
September 18, 2024

A protest policy is not in the university’s handbook

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
September 11, 2024

Globe’s Point: Point Park University Police are here to support our community

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
September 5, 2024
Shepherd "Shep" Fourgson, a first-year non-traditional student, paints a mural at the new community garden.

Pioneer Pantry expands into new corner store space in Thayer Hall

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
September 5, 2024
An assortment of past opinion pages printed for past issues of The Globe.

The value of an Opinions section in a Social Media age

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
August 26, 2024
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. The school unexpectedly closed in June of this year.

Teach-out program offered for two closed PA Universities

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
August 26, 2024

Keep final projects and exams in finals week

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
April 17, 2024
Courtesy of Spidey.

Pioneer Public: Non-Point Park affiliated Spidey meme account

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
April 17, 2024
Globe seniors Ana Bellamy and Erin Yudt pose for a photo in Village Park.

[Photo] The Globe senior staff members reflect on their time at Point Park

April 17, 2024
A sticker in a bus shelter calling for expanding the T.

Expanding the T would cut down on car-centric commotion

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
April 10, 2024
Students cross Boulevard of the Allies as a bus approaches.

Tuition for undergraduate students to increase 3.9% for next academic year

Written By Carson Folio and Michelangelo Pellis
April 10, 2024
The sun without a phone camera filter on Monday afternoon.

[Photo] First solar eclipse since 2017 brings brief darkness to Pittsburgh

April 10, 2024
The Fort Duquesne Bridge Downtown.

Could a ship destroy a major transportation artery here, too?

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
April 3, 2024
LH 200 during the BIPOC experiences town hall on March 14th. Nobody was present during the town hall.

Don’t expect the university to improve without your feedback

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
March 27, 2024

Town halls for students met with few participants

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
March 27, 2024
City of Pittsburgh firefighters march down Boulevard of the Allies on Saturday, March 16in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
March 20, 2024
Inside the current construction for the new Career Readiness Center, which is set to finish next month.

[Photo] An update on the Career Readiness Center

Written By Julia Schiffhauer, For The Globe
March 20, 2024
An iPhone 11 in someone’s hand with a TikTok uninstall prompt. If banned, the app will become unusable.

Banning TikTok is just the first step to censorship

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
March 20, 2024
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
One of the personalized emails sent last week that rose phishing email concerns.

Student Satisfaction survey raises red flags amid phishing email concerns

Written By Gavin Petrone and Carson Folio
March 13, 2024
Four Ecology textbooks on a bookshelf next to three other college textbooks. These may be obsolete soon.

Why textbooks may soon become obsolete

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
March 6, 2024
A hand holding a diploma and a graduation cap.

Do not listen to believers of “useless degrees”

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor
February 21, 2024
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