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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

Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief

Erin Yudt joined The Globe staff in the Spring 2022 semester as the Student Government Association Beat Writer. Before this, Erin submitted articles to The Globe in the fall semester as a Globe contributor. Erin is a senior journalism major with a minor in psychology and is the current Editor-in Chief.

All content by Erin Yudt
More students gather to view the first solar eclipse since 2017. The sun still had 97% coverage in Pittsburgh.

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

April 10, 2024
The basement of West Penn Hall collected about two to four inches of rainwater, according to the outside maintenance cleaners last Thursday. (Photo by Erin Yudt)

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

April 10, 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
SGA presidental candidates debate in Lawrence Hall 200 on Monday, March 18. The debate was moderated by junior Carsen Brunn.

President and vice president candidates for SGA square off in debate

Written By Erin Yudt and Gavin Petrone
March 20, 2024
James Begley, part-time professor of communications and English, was arrested on Feb. 14 for several charges including strangulation.

Part-time professor arrested for strangulation among other charges

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
Outside the University Advising Center on the fifth floor of West Penn.

Dance advisor Amy Kier to advise business students in recent change

Written By Michelangelo Pellis and Erin Yudt
March 13, 2024
Courtesy of Point Park Athletics

University athletic conference fees to remain the same with NCAA admission

Written By Erin Yudt and Brynn Rees
March 6, 2024
Outside the theater in New York City that Hadestown the musical is currently performed at.

Livin’ in up on top in Hadestown

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
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
Inside the WPPJ radio studio, where the computer that had a malfunction led to two songs being on loop for an entire weekend.

[Photo] WPPJ’s soundboard leaves two songs on loop

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 31, 2024
Brad Kovalick, director of SAIL, has left the university for Penn State Greater Allegheny.

SAIL Director leaves for Penn State Greater Allegheny

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2024
Outside PPG Paints Arena, where the Pittsburgh Penguins play.

Spring graduation date moved due to “unforeseen circumstances”

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2024
Outside the current Center for Student Success, now called the University Advising Center, on the fifth floor of West Penn, where the advising office will remain amid changes.

Center for Student Success Director and Assistant fired before break

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
January 10, 2024

Come with me, and you’ll see a world of pure disappointment

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2024

University core curriculum being reassessed in implementation of Pioneer Vision 2030

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris
January 10, 2024

Monthly faculty assembly discusses major for new school and changes to global cultural studies

Written By Erin Yudt
December 6, 2023
One of several study spaces in the University Center, the old bank vault is an underrated space.

The best study spaces on campus to cram for finals

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2023
A Paw Patrol balloon flies high in the sky in front of Radio City Music Hall.

Deflated balloons and low-energy performances miss the mark for the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Written By Erin Yudt and Ana Bellamy
November 29, 2023
Jake Wheatley speaks at the Veterans Day celebration last Wednesday, which was the first one since 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic put the event on pause.

Veteran’s Day celebration for the first time since 2019

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
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
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
Poster of “Clawfoot” directed, shot, and edited by Point Park alumni.

Point Park film alumni collaborate on new project

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2023
President Chris Brussalis speaks Monday in the PNC Theatre during the announcement presentation of the next strategic planning.

President Brussalis announces part two of university’s strategic planning

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2023
A screenshot of the class registration schedule for the spring semester from the university-wide email

Center for Student Success in “offer phase” for new School of Communication advisor

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
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
David Newell, aka Mr. McFeely, poses with a cookie with his character on it in the Center for Media Innovation, where he held a meet and greet with students last Monday, Oct. 9.

Actor David Newell, aka Mr. McFeely, continues to spread Mister Rogers’ message

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2023
Eric Nam hits a high note at his House on a Hill tour performance at the Roxian Theater last Friday.

Despite sound issues, Eric Nam slays the stage at the Roxian

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
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.

Post-Gazette workers mark one year since being on strike

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2023
Outside Academic Hall.

University to potentially share services with other local universities

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2023
Patrick Mayoral as Miss Demeanor on stage at a “Be Gay, Do Crime” show. Provided by Patrick Mayoral for The Globe

Pioneer Public: meet Patrick Mayoral, aka “Miss Demeanor”

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2023
Mei Meis Mandarin Gourmet. a Point Park community staple restaurant, is set to close at the end of the month.

Mandarin Gourmet to shut down after 40 years in business

Written By Erin Yudt and Matt Sly
September 20, 2023

University proposed to pay $1,250,000 settlement in COVID case

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2023

Interim president Chris Brussalis appointed ninth university president over the summer

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief
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

“Sense and Sensibility” makes no sense, but complete sense

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect
April 19, 2023

Students deserve a day off between spring break and finals

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
April 12, 2023

Federal Work Study program to continue for rest of semester with funding from next year’s budget

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
April 5, 2023

Teachers deserve better safety precautions for gun violence

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
April 5, 2023

Professional Career Readiness Center to be relocated to Student Center in major renovations

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
March 22, 2023

Opinions columnist Jason Riley details career journey

Written By Erin Yudt and Jake Dabkowski
March 22, 2023

“Men on Boats” delivers timely gender norms commentary

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect
March 22, 2023

We should not have to pay to send official transcripts

Written By Erin Yudt and
March 22, 2023

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ continues to glorify true crime

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect
March 15, 2023

Playhouse accident causes cancellation of second half of Newsies show run

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
March 8, 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

“Beetlejuice” musical teems with wit and charm

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect
March 8, 2023
Exterior of the new Five Below located on Smithfield St. in the old Kauffmans building.

[Photo] Five Below opens downtown on March 10

March 8, 2023

Federal Work Study Program to end between March 19 and April 1

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
February 22, 2023

Work study students face reduced hours due to “heavy budget constraints”

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
February 15, 2023

Board of Trustees elect own member Interim President

Written By Jake Dabkowski and Erin Yudt
February 8, 2023

Point Park maintenance needs to do better

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
February 8, 2023

University president Don Green resigns for “private, personal, and family reasons”

Written By Jake Dabkowski and Erin Yudt
January 25, 2023

Center for Inclusive Excellence to hold workshops throughout spring semester

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
January 25, 2023

University tests Canvas through pilot program as Schoology subscription runs out

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
January 18, 2023

New COVID-19 variant spreads across Pa. and N.J., students’ thoughts on returning to campus

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
January 11, 2023

University to create sixth school for continuing education, certificate programs

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
November 10, 2022

Student Health and Wellness Center adds health educator position

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 28, 2022

Why do celebrity “wife guys” always end up cheating?

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 19, 2022

Tentative U-Pass pilot agreement signed between university and Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 13, 2022

Student Health and Wellness Center holds opening ceremony

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 13, 2022

Pioneer Pantry hosts first pop up event of semester

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 13, 2022

953 plates missing from dining hall in only first five weeks of semester

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 13, 2022

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness applications to open this month; students weigh in

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect
October 12, 2022

SGA session comes to a close, new members sworn in

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
April 20, 2022

SGA communications director steps down after losing presidential election

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
April 13, 2022

SGA appoints and censures members in two-hour long meeting

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
April 7, 2022

Tensions within Student Government rise as election comes to a close

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
March 30, 2022

SGA holds town hall for OEI concerns, still preparing course of action

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
March 23, 2022

SGA drafts press release demanding input on OEI changes

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
March 16, 2022

SGA recognizes ongoing conflict in Ukraine with moment of silence

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
March 9, 2022
SGA applications to close this Friday

SGA applications to close this Friday

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
February 23, 2022

SGA to host Blind Dating Event in LH Ballroom

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
February 16, 2022

Applications for SGA president, vice president set to open next week; email will be sent to students

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
February 9, 2022
Cassandra Moffat speaking in front of students at legislative body meeting

Return of the Campus Canines announced at SGA meeting

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
February 2, 2022

SGA bringing back Pioneer Community Day

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer
January 26, 2022

Scheduling Stress: Course conflictions, website crashes, and overall confusion

Written By Erin Yudt, For The Globe
November 10, 2021

College students were already suffering before recent price mark-ups

Written By Erin Yudt, For The Globe
October 27, 2021

Committee search continues for new Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Written By Erin Yudt, For The Globe
October 27, 2021

Harry Styles captivates concert goers at PPG Paints Arena

Written By Erin Yudt, For The Globe
October 20, 2021

First-time School of Communication picnic brings students, faculty together

Written By Erin Yudt, For The Globe
September 22, 2021

If James Corden doesn’t even want to watch his own movies, then why should we have to endure them?

Written By Erin Yudt, Shannon Marinari, and Julianne Bailey
September 22, 2021
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