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

Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief

Andrews is a senior multimedia major and the Editor-in-Chief for the Globe. She began as a beat reporter for student government before gaining editing experience at both the news and features desks.

All content by Amanda Andrews

University to hold first inaugural Lavender Graduation

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2022

Point Park reacts to pending changes to Office of Equity and Inclusion

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski
March 16, 2022

Office of Equity and Inclusion to be dispersed; services and positions will be shifted to other campus offices

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2022
Signs offering leasing options in what was formerly Pioneer Hall

University planning to allow local professionals to rent campus spaces

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022

Instrumental soundtracks to listen to for study motivation

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
Alexis Dominguez standing in front of a wooded area

Obituary: Alexis Dominguez

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2022
New Point Park President Don Green at Point Park University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Megan Gloeckler)

President Don Green discusses tuition, equity and COVID-19

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski
January 26, 2022
(Photo Credit: Rachel Nash)

Students speak out about return to campus, in-person learning plans amid Omicron surge

Written By Amanda Andrews, Jake Dabkowski, and Zack Lawry
January 12, 2022

Acting in ‘The Witcher’ season 2 excels, while the actual story has fans split

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2022

Grades are limiting our ability to learn

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021

Starpower of ‘Red Notice’ isn’t enough to make it a decent film

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2021
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[Photo] Point Park full-time faculty union votes in favor of new contract 72-0

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor
November 17, 2021

Tentative new contract struck between Point Park full-time faculty union and university

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2021
A bowl of noodle soup

Fall semester burnout is here early this year and was inevitable

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2021

CBS Sports Radio host JR Jackson visits Point Park

Written By Amanda Andrews, Antonio Rossetti, and Tyler Krajacic
October 6, 2021
Photo Provided

Pioneer Public: Joseph Cannon

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2021
Karen Olivo speaks at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Karen Olivo comes to Point Park, encourages students to stand up against systemic oppression

Written By Amanda Andrews and Kylie Thomas
September 15, 2021

Two decades of United States involvement in Afghanistan ends amid Taliban takeover

Written By Amanda Andrews and Caitlyn Scott
September 8, 2021

Arbitrator orders university to reinstate 17 non-tenured full-time faculty who received layoff notices last spring

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2021

Letter from the Editor: We tell the stories that matter

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2021
New Point Park President Don Green at Point Park University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. (Photo by Megan Gloeckler)

President Donald Green reflects on how previous higher education experiences prepared him for Point Park

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski
September 1, 2021
A sign in an elevator in the Student Center reminds people to wear masks amid the surge of new cases with the Delta variant.

[Photo] Allegheny County officials urge caution as Delta variant spurs on new surge in COVID-19 cases

September 1, 2021

Netflix’s “Irregulars” fails in almost innumerable ways

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
April 14, 2021
Petty Officer Donald Nemchick in uniform. Nemchick served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1974.

COVID-19 impacts veterans’ mental health, coping mechanisms sought out

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
April 7, 2021

Pioneer Public: Carrie Moniot

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
March 31, 2021

University announces tentative plans for 2021 commencement, fall 2021 semester

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-Elect
March 29, 2021

Wi-Fi woes impact students’ ability to learn this semester

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
March 17, 2021

The search for serotonin: a rapidly evolving world defines mental health for Gen Z

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
March 17, 2021

School of Communication offers new Sports Communication program

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
March 3, 2021

Point Park’s ‘Career Ready’ objective is falling short of the mark for a key reason

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
February 17, 2021

Dr. Darlene Marnich appointed founding Dean of School of Education

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
February 3, 2021

Mixed reactions arise as university provides free on-campus COVID-19 testing the first week of classes

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-Elect
January 20, 2021

SGA president announces university is making an effort to increase transparency regarding tuition spending

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-Elect
December 9, 2020

Point Park partners with Minding The Gap to improve dancers’ mental health

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
December 2, 2020

‘Happiest Season’ makes milestones for LGBTQ+ representation but struggles to entertain with emotionally intense coming out storyline

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
December 2, 2020

SGA approves proposal for only one budget period for Spring 2021 semester

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
December 2, 2020

Paloma Faith’s ‘Infinite Things’ tackles difficult topics with hit or miss songs

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
November 18, 2020

Netflix’s hit historical drama ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ brings the game of chess to life

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor Elect
November 11, 2020

2020 race too close to call

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Amanda Andrews, Nardos Haile, and Jake Dabkowski
November 4, 2020

SGA votes on funding for Election Day shuttles

Written By Amanda Andrews
November 4, 2020

Adapt or die: political organizations, campaigns utilize different strategies ahead of the election

Written By Amanda Andrews
November 4, 2020

Political climate informs, shapes remembrance of synagogue shooting victims 

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-Elect
October 21, 2020

Q&A With Chris Gaul

Written By Amanda Andrews
October 14, 2020

President Hennigan announces retirement from university to take effect summer 2021 

Written By Jordyn Hronec and Amanda Andrews
October 7, 2020

Point Park students respond to the Black Lives Matter movement

Written By Amanda Andrews and Nardos Haile
September 28, 2020

Former PublicSource reporters allege mistreatment from management

Written By Amanda Andrews
September 23, 2020

SWSG adapts mission to guide young girls during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written By Amanda Andrews
September 16, 2020

Students successfully push for changes to Point Park’s academic plans this fall

Written By Amanda Andrews
September 2, 2020

University decides to utilize pass/no credit option for students

Written By Amanda Andrews
April 17, 2020

Pioneer Public – Steve Cuden

Written By Amanda Andrews
April 16, 2020
Bluebird Kitchen offers delightful fresh cuisine - at the cost of eating into your wallet

Bluebird Kitchen offers delightful fresh cuisine – at the cost of eating into your wallet

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
March 25, 2020

Pioneer Public – Niko Roros

Written By Amanda Andrews
March 18, 2020
Pioneer Public - Nicole Lakovic

Pioneer Public – Nicole Lakovic

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
March 11, 2020
Charming Cherries Diner's food is affordable for students

Charming Cherries Diner’s food is affordable for students

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
February 19, 2020
Pioneer Public - David Jarzen

Pioneer Public – David Jarzen

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
February 19, 2020
Actress Raven Symone of "That's So Raven," which was played at the BSU event called "What is Black Love?" on Feb. 3

BSU celebrates black love as part of V-Day events

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
February 12, 2020
Pioneer Public - Sarah Oberle

Pioneer Public – Sarah Oberle

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
February 5, 2020
Pioneer Public - Royce Jones

Pioneer Public – Royce Jones

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
January 29, 2020

BSU brings Greek life back to campus

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
January 29, 2020

‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ disappoints with new season

Written By Amanda Andrews and Tia Bailey
January 29, 2020
Pioneer Public - Christian Carter

Pioneer Public – Christian Carter

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
January 22, 2020
Pioneer Public - Alex Gill

Pioneer Public – Alex Gill

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
January 15, 2020

‘The Witcher’ series reigns supreme on Netflix

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-Features/A&E Editor
January 8, 2020

USG Senator accused of forging signatures

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
December 4, 2019
USG Vice President Alexa Lake plays the ukulele during her censure trial at Monday’s meeting.

[Photo] Vice President plays ukulele during meeting, avoids censure

Written By Sarah Gibson, USG Beat Writer
December 4, 2019

The past, future of the historic Oakland Pittsburgh Playhouse

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
November 20, 2019

Open forum held for Playhouse usage

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
November 13, 2019
A woman is arrested during city-wide protests that occurred in response to President Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh last Wednesday, October 23.

President Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh draws protesters

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 30, 2019
A woman standing with a poster after the public hearing concluded. Causes for reparations were extensively discussed by speakers.

Some Pittsburghers demand reparation for systemic racism

Written By Amanda Andrews and Amanda Andrews
October 23, 2019
Wardrobe and Inventory Supervisor Joan Markert at a work sta- tion in the Playhouse Costume Studio next to the Playhouse cafe.

Joan Markert wins Lifetime Achievement

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 23, 2019
Wardrobe and Inventory Supervisor Joan Markert at a work sta- tion in the Playhouse Costume Studio next to the Playhouse cafe.

[Photo] First-year floors compete at Pizza with the President

Written By Jared Murphy, News Photo Editor
October 23, 2019
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s office is in the City County Building located on Grant Street.

Pittsburgh adopts UN Sustainable Development Goals

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 16, 2019

USG reaches out to student body for feedback, tenatively plans to change club funding process

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 16, 2019
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s office is in the City County Building located on Grant Street.

[Photo] HSO holds Pinknic for breast cancer awareness

October 16, 2019

Center for Media Innovation prepares for Dis/Ability Show & Tell: A Community Symposium

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 9, 2019
Pittsburgh police took the assaulter to the squad car at 3:22 p.m.

Students embattled by barrage of local crime

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 9, 2019
Pittsburgh police took the assaulter to the squad car at 3:22 p.m.

[Photo] Mummies on display at science center

October 9, 2019

New developments ongoing in humanities department

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2019
Totopo was one of nine local food trucks and eight vendors at the Pittsburgh Latino Festival in the Strip District. The festival, the first of its kind in the city, was free to all and had dozens in attendance.

Pittsburgh holds events for National Hispanic Month

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2019
Pittsburgh boil advisory is only a sip of what Flint endures

Pittsburgh boil advisory is only a sip of what Flint endures

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2019
Totopo was one of nine local food trucks and eight vendors at the Pittsburgh Latino Festival in the Strip District. The festival, the first of its kind in the city, was free to all and had dozens in attendance.

[Photo] O’Rourke holds Oakland rally, appeals to young crowd

Written By Jake Berlin, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
The last official print issue of The Point Magazine is on display in Lawrence Hall, which was published this summer.

[Photo] Point Magazine switches exclusively to online platform

Written By Nardos Haile, For The Globe
September 25, 2019

USG implements monthly Sunday meeting

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
September 18, 2019

Australia to America: short filmmaker presents at the Center for Media Innovation

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
September 11, 2019
Gabby Ritterson runs NextGen America voter registration table.

Voting issues prominent in Allegheny County

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
September 11, 2019
Dr. Collen Hooper speaks about the history of arts funding to the student body in the GRW Performance Space in the Dance Complex.

Artists supported by the federal government

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
September 4, 2019
Pressure to find future jobs bears down on students

Pressure to find future jobs bears down on students

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
September 4, 2019

New shuttles receive mixed reception

Written By Amanda Andrews, Co-News Editor
August 28, 2019
Adjunct faculty protest at the corner of Village Park during move-in on Aug. 19.

[Photo] Part-time faculty rally together in an attempt to gain better pay

Written By Nicole Fuschino, For The Globe
August 28, 2019

Students flounder amidst onslaught of phishing emails

Written By Amanda Andrews, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019

Public Safety soon to update PointAlert

Written By Amanda Andrews, For The Globe
February 12, 2019
Women’s March participants travel down Grant Street as one attendee proudly displays a toilet brush containing the likeness of President Donald Trump.

Women’s March down Grant Street draws hundreds; marchers chant “this is what democracy looks like”

Written By Amanda Andrews, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019

Rifts return in USG with one week left

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer
December 4, 2018
President Paul Hennigan addresses the USG body at their meeting Monday.

Rounding out year, USG looks to 2019

Written By Amanda Andrews, USG Beat Writer
November 27, 2018
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