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

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

Point Park Globe
Cassandra Harris

Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief

Cassandra Harris began writing for The Globe in the Fall of 2022. She began as a staff writer and Student Government Association beat writer. After working for a semester, she became News Editor in the spring of 2023. Harris was voted Editor-Elect in the Fall of 2023, and is now the current Editor-in-Chief.

All content by Cassandra Harris
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota speaks to rallygoers at Acrisure Stadium in front of a backdrop of supporters.

[Photo] Vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz makes campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
October 17, 2024

Parking your car in the Mon Wharf is not as scary as it seems

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh

Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
(Front to back) The meat lover's pizza, the jumbo chicken, French fries, Mac and cheese, strawberry milkshake and garden salad from the BERG.

Burgh Bites: The BERG in PPG replaces Chicken Guy

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
Bob O'Gara, Helen Fallon and Jan Getz relax in Amsterdam during a trip in 2016. Submitted to The Globe by Helen Fallon

Professors remember professor Bob O’Gara

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024

Burgh Bites: Pair Charcuterie has tasty cheese

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2024
(Left to right) Delaney Pittman, Zoe Cybulski, Madigan Balfe, Kyle MacLaughlin and Dillion Peterson.

[Photo] Two political clubs host post-debate discussion

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

Burgh Bites: Cafe Momentum exceeds expectations

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024

‘NEWSAPALOOZA’ HAPPENS IN THE PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE

Written By Caleb McCartney and Cassandra Harris
October 2, 2024
(top) Street noodle one, (bottom) see yew noodles with level two spice.

Burgh Bites: Noodle Head, Spicy Noods

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2024
A table with the tavern dip (center), Pittsburgher (top right), mac and cheese (bottom) and wings (left) at the Forbes Tavern on Forbes Avenue.

Forbes Tavern: Don’t get the Dip

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024

Full-Time faculty union still without fair contract

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
A turnstile in the student center that is still stuck open.

[Photo] ID center shifts to public safety department

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor
September 18, 2024
An order of chicken wings from Point Perk, one of their new menu items.

‘Burgh Bites: Point Perk – RIP Black Diamond

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2024
An assortment of merchandise displayed last Spring. The Bison Book Bundle is to make more merchandise available in the store.

Students cannot afford Point Park bookstore prices

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024

That’s Camp: Fireside snacks and ‘Pitch Perfect’

Written By Cassandra Harris
September 5, 2024
Attracting people from varieties of cultures, the Soul Food Festival sold cuisine from mac and cheese eggrolls to steak brisket.

Soul food fest hits Point Park’s campus

Written By Cassandra Harris and Michael Klug
September 5, 2024

Burgh Bites: Point Park Dining Hall: Weird Rice

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024

Fortieth Annual Labor Day Parade

Written By Cassandra Harris and Gavin Petrone
September 5, 2024
Dancers line up bags during auditions.

[Photo] UA closure creates 41 new student transfers

Written By Michaelangelo, Pellis
September 5, 2024

Full-Time Faculty Union Negotiates new contract with Administration

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024

Health Center offers free pro-health sexual products

Written By Cassandra Harris and Michaelangelo Pellis
August 26, 2024

Burgh Bites: Cheapest and Tastiest bites in the Burgh

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2024
An assortment of past opinion pages printed for past issues of The Globe.

[Photo] The value of an Opinions section in a Social Media age

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect
August 26, 2024
Will Bartell, Chloe Sohngen, Nick Ocampo, Zack Marsh, and Sara Lester during Departments After Dark.

[Photo] Welcome back!

August 26, 2024
Brooke Wilson, sophomore, and Mariah Perez, senior, push red bins to their dorm during move-in.

[Photo] New and old pioneers herd onto campus during move-in

August 26, 2024

‘Burgh Bites: Subway

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
April 19, 2024
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

‘Burgh Bites: Spring 2024 Recap

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
April 17, 2024
Workers prepare to plant new tree outside Online Education building.

[Photo] Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership revitalizes empty tree pits on campus

Written By Gavin Petrone, SGA Beat Writer
April 17, 2024
Items from Chaykhana.

‘Burgh Bites: Chaykhana

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
April 10, 2024
Bystanders take photos during the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon in Erie, Pa.

[Photo] Solar eclipse totality seen in Erie

April 10, 2024
Cars experience large traffic jams heading into the city last Thursday

[Photo] Where’s The Point? Flooding takes over Downtown.

April 10, 2024
Students cross Boulevard of the Allies as a bus approaches.

University 101 to convert to 1 credit hour courses over three semesters

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
April 3, 2024
Pictured is the pollo Mexican lunch, the Tacos de Birria and side salad from Emiliano's.

‘Burgh Bites: Emiliano’s, Terrible service, good food.

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
April 3, 2024
Chicken and fries from Chicken Guy!

‘Burgh Bites: Chicken Guy

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 27, 2024
The Sky Bridge on campus.

Full-time faculty contracts to expire in June

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
March 27, 2024
Members of local unions gather for a photo during the Post-Gazette workers one-year mark on strike in October of last year.

University hosts spelling bee sponsored by the Post-Gazette

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
March 27, 2024
Outside the IT Help Desk on the second floor of Thayer Hall.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with campus Wi-Fi

Written By Kaiya Russell, For The Globe
March 20, 2024
Chicken gyro and avgolemono soup from Simple Greek.

‘Burgh Bites: Simple Greek is simply affordable

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 20, 2024
Workers pour concrete outside building that has been under construction since 2021.

Construction of Hendel Building on Wood St. nearing completion

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 20, 2024
Workers clear the PPG Place ice rink for the spring season.

PPG Place rink comes down as spring starts

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 20, 2024
Outside the new Public Safety Center on Wood Street that opened last month.

Students concerned with changes to Pittsburgh police

Written By Cilia Catello and Cassandra Harris
March 13, 2024
Outside the bookstore, which will shift to solely merchandise in the fall.

All students to be opted into the Bison Book Bundle for additional fee

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 6, 2024

‘Burgh Bites: Delicious buffet at Fogo de Chão

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
March 6, 2024
Outside the University Advising Center (UAC) on the fifth floor of West Penn.

School of Communication and Arts and Sciences advisors hired

Written By Cassandra Harris and Erin Yudt
February 14, 2024
So Fresh is so fresh. Here's the proof.

‘Burgh Bites: So Fresh is really Fresh

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
February 14, 2024
Outside Ritik's Bank Market to the right of the University Center, where the old Sally's was located.

Ritik’s Bank Market opens next to University Center

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
February 7, 2024
A strawberry banana Nutella crepe from PGH Crepes.

Burgh Bites: PGH Crepes

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
February 7, 2024

‘Burgh Bites: Weenie World- Community and greese

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
January 31, 2024

‘Burgh Bites: Einstein Bros. Bagels

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
January 24, 2024
One of the nameless packages that the Mail Room sent a blast email about.

Mail Room sends blast email for multiple nameless packages

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
January 24, 2024
Courtesy of Point Park Website Teresa Gregory named new full-time chair of Theater Department.

School of Business professor named new Theatre Chair

Written By Gavin Petrone and Cassandra Harris
January 24, 2024
This year's FAFSA form has been overhauled to make it simpler.

FAFSA Simplification Act makes changes to yearly form

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
January 17, 2024
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