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Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect

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 is a sophomore journalism major and is the current Editor-Elect.

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‘Burgh Bites: Alta Via: Really Expensive

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
November 15, 2023
Volunteers help individuals at the encampment location on First Avenue and Grant Street move their items after the city issued the clearing of the site last week.

City enforces clearing of First Avenue and Grant Street encampment site

Written By Cassandra Harris and Erin Yudt
November 15, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: Genoa Pizza- Dab the grease

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
November 9, 2023
A student proudly wear an I Voted sticker. This past Tuesday was the general elections, where key positions were on the ballot for Allegheny County.

Allegheny County split in general election results, Democrats win big at state level

Written By Cassandra Harris and Erin Yudt
November 9, 2023
One of the new 88 safety call boxes found throughout campus in the computer lab on the second floor of Thayer Hall.

88 new safety call boxes installed after years of inoperation

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
November 9, 2023
A new Italian restaurant opened in Market Square last week.

Alta Via Opens in Market Square

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
November 1, 2023

Westmoreland Transit implements accessibility system

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
November 1, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
November 1, 2023
Matthew mays poses with special olympians, who he will take on the Super Polar Plunge for. Photo submitted by Matthew Mays.

Point Park Police Sergeant to take on Super Polar Plunge

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 25, 2023
New ads via Instagram

New university advertisements flood student Instagram feeds

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
October 25, 2023
The results of the SGA student WiFi survey via SGAs Instagram

Student Government Association releases student WiFi survey results

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
October 25, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: Hello Bistro

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 18, 2023
An open storefront with a brown window on Smithfield Street.

Four empty storefronts to be filled by Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 18, 2023
The Smithfield Street 7-Eleven is set to close this Friday. The Wood Street location will remain open.

Smithfield Street 7-Eleven to close this Friday

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 11, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: Noodles and Company

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 11, 2023
A plastic bag drifts in the wind on Smithfield Street. The city-wide plastic bag ban is set to start this Saturday.

City-wide plastic bag ban to begin at the end of this week

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 11, 2023
Members of local unions gather outside the Post-Gazette office last Friday to mark one year since workers have been on strike.

[PHOTO] Post-Gazette workers mark one year since being on strike

October 11, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: Arepittas

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
October 4, 2023
The new Burlington opened last Friday, September 29 in the old Kaufmanns building.

Burlington opens new location next to Target and Five Below

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
October 4, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: Chinatown Inn

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
September 27, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey visits Point Park.

Allegheny County Mayor addresses crowd in a conference at Point Park

Written By Jill Musser, Devyn Amigh, Cassandra Harris, Anthony Durzo, Cade Montgomery, Tessa Williams, and Kalliyan Winder
September 27, 2023

School of Education hires new temporary dean

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
September 20, 2023

At Insomnia Cookies, ask for a sample first

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
September 20, 2023
Freshman campus residents enjoy ice cream at the Frozen Festival

[PHOTO] CAB puts new spin on ice cream social with “Frozen Festival”

September 20, 2023

Full-time replacement for School of Communication advisor still not found

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
September 13, 2023

Live action “One Piece” is satisfying for fans old and new

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
September 13, 2023

Gosia’s Pierogies offer affordable, enjoyable snack when you’re in a rush

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect
September 13, 2023

‘Burgh Bites: REESE’s cup new flavors

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
September 13, 2023

University provides on- ground undergraduate students free bussing with activity fund

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
September 6, 2023

University replaces previous WiFi network for PioneerNet

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect
September 6, 2023

SGA holds final events of the semester and prepares for next year

Written By Cassandra Harris and Erin Yudt
April 20, 2023

Center for Media Innovation reopens

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
April 19, 2023

Black Student Union leaders kickstart new student duo bakery with free samples

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
April 13, 2023

Boost app closes on the weekends to focus on dining hall events

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
April 12, 2023

Palombo and FitzSimmons win Student Government Association electi

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
April 12, 2023

“Swatting” calls made to local Oakland schools last week

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
April 5, 2023

By April 8, Federal Work Study will officially end

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
March 29, 2023

Five Below needs diverse makeup options

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
March 29, 2023

Pittsburgh Union Progress workers hold bake sale as strike against the Post-Gazette enters its sixth month

Written By Cassandra Harris and Carson Folio
March 22, 2023

Course registration to begin for on-ground students this week; students and staff weigh in

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
March 15, 2023

Interim president Chris Brussalis holds listening sessions and details “strategic plan” for university

Written By Erin Yudt, Cassandra Harris, and Jake Dabkowski
March 8, 2023

Mercurio’s restaurant offers disappointing pizza and fantastic gelato

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
March 8, 2023
One of April Friges photos on display in the Silver Eye Center exhibit

Point Park professor’s work on display at art exhibit

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
March 8, 2023

Elizabeth Forward High School alumni react to school’s recent fire

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 22, 2023

Coffee bar returns in the University Center library

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 15, 2023

Student apartments advertised in old Pioneer Hall

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 15, 2023

The Chicken Guy leaves a pleasant flavor but a sick aftertaste

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 15, 2023

Stray bullet strikes through student’s apartment window

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 8, 2023

Woman arrested after harassing student in Lawrence Hall lobby

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 8, 2023

Student picks for who the next university president should be

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 1, 2023

Jimmy Johns causes upset with poorly made Beech Club Sandwich

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
February 1, 2023

Student starts petition for gym to purchase Stairmaster

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023

Shooting near Wood St. T stop results in one death

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
January 25, 2023

Black Student Union first ever office opens office in Student Center

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
January 25, 2023

La Gourmandine brings french pastries near campus library

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor
January 18, 2023

Dean Gieseke: Wi-FI issues could be fixed over break if students make university recognize it as an emergency

Written By Cassandra Harris, SGA Beat Writer
December 7, 2022

December graduate Antonio Rossetti says farewell to PPU

Written By Cassandra Harris , Staff Writer
December 7, 2022

University holds roundtable discussion on technology

Written By Cassandra Harris
December 5, 2022

Automatic soap dispensers are terrible

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022

Director of Center for Media Innovation, Andrew Conte releases new novel about local newspaper closure

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022

SGA Works on Automated Mail Service and a Greener Campus

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022

Arctic Monkeys release nostalgic new album ‘The Car’

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

Pioneer Records fundraises with festive fall bake sale

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022

Americans should stop moving to Florida

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022

Can’t find the lost and found? We found it for you.

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022

Honors Program members tell all about the program

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022

Students on the pros and cons of commuting

Written By Cassandra Harris , For The Globe
September 21, 2022
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