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

Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor

Nikole Kost is in her third semester as a Globe photography editor. Previously, she worked with the features section and was a regular photography contributor. Kost also serves as Point Park’s National Press Photographers Association Student Chapter President and has publications in the Tribune-Review and the New York Post.

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Sketch of Banks standing before Judge Jill E. Rangos Thursday morning

Sex offender arrested on campus pleads guilty

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
March 22, 2018

Pittsburgh CAPA participates in national walkout against gun violence

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
March 14, 2018
The #MeTooPointPark Panel was postponed to International Women’s Day on Thursday March 8.

#MeToo panel draws in packed Ballroom

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
March 13, 2018
President Donald J. Trump holds a rally for Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone at Atlantic Aviation in Moon Township on Saturday, March 10. Saccone is campaigning against Democratic Congressional candidate Conor Lamb for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district on Tuesday, March 13.

Trump endorses Saccone in Moon

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
March 13, 2018
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[Photo] Third floor of West Penn opens for classes

Written By Lauren Clouser, Co-Features Editor
January 23, 2018
Point Park Police Department is using the blotter as a form of communication to the community and is updated weekly.

Campus Safety launches online police blotter

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
January 23, 2018
The location of the upcoming “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks remains empty with a sign in the door. The last day of operation was Friday May 19, 2017, making it 243 days since Point Park had a Starbucks.

[Photo] On-campus “We Proudly Brew” delayed to October

Written By Sarah Gibson, Copy Editor
January 16, 2018
The Boulevard of the Allies entrance of Academic Hall is now used as an emergency exit only after new security changes.

Academic Hall entry barred without ID scan at front desk

Written By Nikole Kost, News Photo Editor
January 9, 2018
Public Safety to implement updated security technology for fall of 2018

Public Safety to implement updated security technology for fall of 2018

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor
December 5, 2017
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[Photo] Pioneer Public – Alexandra Youssef

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
November 28, 2017
Zach Brander, a roommate of the slain Pitt student, Alina Sheykhet, embraces a friend at a vigil near the Cathedral of Learning over the weekend.

“That’s an image that will always be in my head”

Written By Nikole Kost, Online Photo Editor
October 17, 2017
Students swipe right on worthwhile partners

Students swipe right on worthwhile partners

Written By Nikole Kost, Online Photo Editor
October 17, 2017
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[Photo] Pioneer Public – Gina Baker

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
October 10, 2017
Mayor Bill Peduto is the first guest speaker in the leadership series hosted by the education department.

[Photo] Mayor of Pittsburgh holds town hall with students

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor
October 10, 2017
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[Photo] State budget cuts could affect Port Authority transit commuters

Written By Derek Malush
September 26, 2017

Lawrence Hall now locked 24/7

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor
September 26, 2017
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[Photo] Pioneer Public – Matt Bauman

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 26, 2017
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[Photo] Pioneer Public – Drue Glaser

Written By Matt Petras, Co-Features Editor
September 21, 2017
Dalbert Banks is apprehended by police outside of the George Rowland White performance space. Banks, a registered sex offender, was arrested after watching a dance class in Lawrence Hall Thursday.

Sex offender arrested on campus

Written By Nikole Kost, Photo Editor
September 12, 2017
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[Photo] USG swears in new cabinet members

Written By Kayla Snyder, USG Beat Reporter
August 29, 2017
Chase and the Barrons hold a music video release party at The Club at Stage AE on Tuesday, April 11.

Chase and the Barrons hold release party

Written By Nikole Kost, Features Photo Editor
April 18, 2017
Point Park University President Paul Hennigan

[Photo] Hennigan: increased student need drives annual tuition hikes

Written By Emily Bennett and Alexander Popichak
April 18, 2017
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[Photo] ‘It’s On Us’ campaign promotes sexual violence awareness

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
April 11, 2017
Andrew Miles, senior broadcast production major and Shannon Felletter, senior acting major, pose for a caricature in celebration of Point Park’s Senior Week which started Monday.

Point Park celebrates Senior Week

Written By Nikole Kost, Features Photo Editor
April 11, 2017
Daymon Long, junior cinema production major, produces videos with the help of Movie Magic, a comprehensive movie scheduling software program that assists in scheduling movies and productions.

[Photo] YouTube provides opportunities for cinema students

Written By Lauren Ortego, Co-Copy Desk Chief
April 11, 2017
Students watch the United Student Government presidential and vice presidential debates in the Center for Media Innovation, Wednesday, March 29.

[Photo] Candidates present their visions at debate

Written By Jordan Slobodinsky, Co-Opinions Editor
April 4, 2017
At least women have a choice;

At least women have a choice;

Written By Nikole Kost, Features Photo Editor
April 4, 2017
Daniel Kelly and Leo Pfeifer’s short film, “Popped,” will be showing at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth in Seattle April 27-30.

[Photo] Freshman filmmakers pop into national film festival

Written By Matt Petras, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017
Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties will be taking Rockefeller Stage March 31 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

[Photo] Pittsburgh Playhouse to host nationally touring band

Written By Robert Berger, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2017
USG suggestion boxes are located in Thayer Hall, Lawrence Hall, and West Penn and are checked every week for new inputs.

[Photo] Means of voicing concerns moves towards a digital format

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor
March 14, 2017
CAB holds their Mardi Gras celebration in the Lawrence Hall ballroom on March 9 featuring authentic Brazilian food and dance.

[Photo] Students celebrate Mardi Gras with the help of CAB

Written By Dara Collins, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
Senior business management major and former USG treasurer Amber Mole is sworn in as USG’s interim treasurer for the remainder of the 2016-17 year March 6.

[Photo] USG selects interim treasurer

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
March 7, 2017
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[Photo] Local Brief: Search for Dakota James reaches end

Written By Emily Bennett, Editor-Elect
March 7, 2017
Point Park offers various services that assists students in need through advising, counseling, financial aid departments and student accounts.

[Photo] Resolving student homelessness: moving forward

Written By Kimberly Prokurat
March 7, 2017
Former USG treasurer Amedea Baldoni

[Photo] USG Treasurer resigns, club funding to continue as scheduled

Written By Alexander Popichak, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017
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[Photo] USG censures its treasurer

Written By Alex Grubbs, USG Beat Writer
January 31, 2017
Students from Point Park, Duquesne and Pitt flood Pittsburgh Tattoo Company as they hold their annual Friday the 13th tattoo special. The special included $13 pre-drawn tattoos with a required $7 tip. Incoming customers was cut off around 4:30 p.m. by tattoo artist Susie Humphrey, who called it the “most successful special event they’ve had.”

Tattoo company holds annual special

Written By Nikole Kost, Features Photo Editor
January 17, 2017
The weather didn’t cooperate with CAB’s ice skating event at PPG Ice Rink on Jan. 11, and was rescheduled for Jan. 18. The first 60 students with CAB stamps on their hands receive free admission.

[Photo] CAB holds skating event at PPG Ice Rink, despite rain

Written By Carley Bonk, Copy Editor
January 17, 2017
Allison Beauregard, sophomore acting major, is enrolled in Playwriting I. She wanted to try something new and become comfortable sharing her writing.

[Photo] Playwriting returns with enrollment reaching capacity

Written By Nicole Pampena, Co-Features Editor
January 10, 2017
Sophie Stewart, freshman dance major, browses Point Park’s award winning Instagram feed. Photos from the account are made to promote the university as well as its events and programs.

[Photo] University Instagram account wins national award

Written By Eddie Trizzino, Co-Features Editor
January 10, 2017
Students watch Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate for the final time on the screens at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Students gather in CMI for final debate viewing

Written By Nikole Kost
October 25, 2016
Junior photojournalism student Trevor Kirby interviews Jeff McCauley, Director of Stewardship for Friends of The Riverfront, with the help of Jasmine Goldband, a Point Park Alumnus and Visual Producer at the Incline, during the Environmental Journalism Workshop Friday, Oct. 21.

[Photo] PHOTO: New environmental journalism major brings journalists to campus

October 25, 2016

Students gather for final presidential debate watch party

Written By Nikole Kost
October 20, 2016
Gabby De Lima, senior business major, browses the selection of tapestries for sale in Village Park on Wednesday, October 12.

[Photo] A splash of color in Village Park

October 18, 2016
Students and members of the Pittsburgh community attend Second Presidential Debate watch party Sunday night in the CMI.

CMI hosts debate party

Written By Chloe Jakiela and Nikole Kost
October 11, 2016
Executive Cabinet members of USG, Robert Bertha, Amedea Baldoni and Blaine King attend the presidential debate screening party at the Center for Media Innovation last Sunday.

“Edgy Elders” protest Donald Trump during the Shale Insight 2016.

[Photo] Trump Protest: through the lenses of our photojournalists

Written By Gracey Evans, Sports Photo Editor
September 26, 2016
Associated Press photographer Richard Drew, who captured the famous “Falling Man” photo during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, joins Point Park students in a vigil on Sept. 15. Drew spoke to students beforehand and participated in the vigil, organized by the Honors Program.

Students honor 9/11 anniversary

Written By Chloe Jakiela and Nikole Kost
September 20, 2016
Senior middle hitter Nikki Inquartano goes up for the kill against Lawrence Tech University on Sept. 2 at the Battle of the Boulevard tournament. Point Park lost to the Blue Devils 3-1.

Pioneers volleyball senior ‘lights up entire team’

Written By Nikole Kost
September 13, 2016
Setter Emily Meng, a senior at Point Park, sets the ball to her teammate Julia Menosky, a freshman defensive specialist. Menosky dinked the ball to score a point against Lawrence Tech.

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