Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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

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

Point Park Globe

Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor

McKriger is a journalism major and graduate student serving in her third semester at the Globe as a copy editor. Last semester she was a frequent contributor to the sports section as the women’s soccer beat writer, but this semester she takes on the men’s soccer beat.

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Senior Wessel Rietveld gives chase to a ball at the Montour Junction Sports Complex on senior day versus Brescia. Rietveld is one of eight seniors who played their last game on Saturday.

Men close out historic season with 15-3 record

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Junior forward Mitchell Roell takes a shot on goal. Roell scored the first of two goals for Point Park in Monday’s game at Rio.

Men snap win streak, look ahead to last games

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Juniors Mitchell Roell and Geert Bijl celebrate a win with a hug in a game at the Montour Junction Sports Complex. The celebration continued when the team beat the school record for most wins in a season.

Men’s soccer breaks school record with 13th win

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Junior forward Mitchell Roell takes a shot on goal in a game two weeks ago. Roell has a career high in goals (9) this season.

Men remain undefeated in RSC play yet again

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Sophomore midfielder Ndayisenga Emmanuel gives chase to the ball in a game last week held at the Montour Junction Sports Complex.

Men continue dominant, undefeated streak

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Student athletes should be paid for endorsements

Student athletes should be paid for endorsements

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Junior midfielder Geert Bijl celebrates a goal against with junior forward captain Mitchell Roell. Bijl scored twice in the RSC opener.

Men open RSC play with 6-3 win

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
Yuki Takeda, now a senior, prepares to pass the ball to a teammate during a home game against Siena Heights during the 2017 season.

Men take down No. 7 Ohio Valley before taking on RSC

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Being a liberal Catholic in the face of scandal

Being a liberal Catholic in the face of scandal

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Sophomore Ndayisenga Emmanuel shoots as a PSU-Beaver defender attempts to pick the ball from him. Point Park won the contest 11-0.

Men extend streak with last-second goal

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Heinz Field name may change in 2021

Heinz Field name may change in 2021

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Senior Wessel Rietveld chases the ball in a game against WVU Tech last season at Highmark Stadium. Rietveld, who was out most of the season last year due to an injury, scored two goals in his rst game back with the team.

Men tally seven against PSU-GA

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Now-senior Wessel Rietveld advances the ball down the field with now-junior forward Mitchell Roell close behind.

Men open season with split results

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Sophomore Christopher Ciucanu (left) celebrates a goal last season.

Men’s soccer looks to build off last year’s run

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019

Former coach Kuhn reflects on time on Pioneer sidelines

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Jim Spisak poses for a photo after being hired as the assistant track and field coach last September. Spisak was recently named interim head coach of the men’s and women’s track and field teams.

Spisak molding into his own

Written By Rachael McKriger, For The Globe
March 12, 2019
Sam Weir takes the tip off against Ohio Christian University earlier this season. The senior, who balances school, basketball and motherhood, recently scored her 1,000th point as a Pioneer and set the program record for most blocks. Weir has put up six double-doubles in the last nine games this season.

Senior thanks family

Written By Rachael McKriger, For The Globe
January 22, 2019

Record-breaking season cut short in semifinals

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Freshman midfielder Britney Adrian battles a defender in this year’s contest against Ohio Christan University. The Pioneers will host a home playoff game Wednesday night against Indiania University East.

Women’s soccer seeded first in River States Conference

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Freshman forward Tia Horew chases a ball in the offensive zone during a game against Ohio Christian University earlier this month. The soccer team defeated Indiana University East last Thursday in their final conference game.

Nerves high for women’s soccer ahead of playoffs

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Freshman forward Tia Horew dribbles around a Carlow defender earlier this season. The Pioneers fell to Asbury University 2-0 Saturday afternoon.

Women’s soccer splits RSC matches, hangs in third place

Written By Rachael McKriger, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Senior defender Asia Pennock-Franke looks to make a pass in a home match against Lourdes earlier this year. The Pioneers defeated Shawnee state on the road last weekend and resume conference play Thursday at Brescia University.

Women’s soccer to open RSC play on winning streak

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor
September 18, 2018
Junior goalie Ashtyn Webb clears the ball during a loss to Spring Arbor. Webb origionally played mid-field until a high school coach suggested she play in net. Webb has now stepped up to become a role model to her teammates.

Goalkeeper leads soccer team as role model both on and off field

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
Freshman Brittney Adrian dribbles around an opponent in a loss to Spring Arbor. Adrian scored her first goal last weekend during a 7-0 win against Pikeville.

Women’s soccer sees first win ahead of RSC play

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor
September 11, 2018
Junior Nikki Polens makes a defensive stop Friday night against Lourdes in a 1-0 hearbreak loss. The Pioneers played Madonna University Monday afternoon and were defeated 6-0.

Women’s soccer confident in upcoming road matches

Written By Rachael McKriger, Copy Editor
September 4, 2018

The Catholic church is wrong, but I’m still Catholic

Written By Rachael McKriger, For The Globe
September 4, 2018
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