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Administration transforms COPA departments into schools

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 7, 2025

The Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) will receive a restructure this semester, according to an announcement from President Brussalis on Monday, Jan. 6.

Pittsburgh Playhouse announces 2024-2025 season for Conservatory

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024

The new season for the Conservatory of Performing Arts is in full send

Dance program drops two places in national rank

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor • March 6, 2024

The university’s dance program has once again been recognized as one of the top five dance programs nationally. While the program has previously been ranked as high as number three, this year it sits...

Dean and artistic director of Pittsburgh Playhouse defends COPA schedule changes

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • January 25, 2023

Garfield Lemonius, dean and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, defended the decision to schedule all COPA productions as one weekend performances. “As far as I know, there is...

Students reflect on Pittsburgh Playhouse returning to in-person performances

Written By Alexis Wary, For The Globe • October 20, 2021

For the first time in over a year, the Pittsburgh Playhouse is holding in-person shows once again. Students who work with the Playhouse are having more in-person classes than last year and get to learn face to face with fellow students and faculty.

Pioneer Public: Colleen Hooper

Written By Maegan Fewell, Staff Writer • October 6, 2021

The Point Park community may know Dr. Colleen Hooper well from her work at the Dance Department under the Conservatory of Performing Arts. As a dance educator, choreographer and artist, she was first...

Ex-Broadway star, social activist Karen Olivo comes to Point Park

Written By Jacob Woodyard, News Photography Editor • September 15, 2021

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

Written By Amanda Andrews and Kylie Thomas • September 15, 2021

Throughout last week, the Office of Equity and Inclusion brought in ex-Broadway star Karen Olivo (she/they) to speak to students with a focus on issues of inclusivity and social justice. Olivo got to have in-depth discussions with students in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA), Rowland School of Business, and School of Communication.

Two faculty members appointed to new positions in conservatory

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 1, 2021

As the school year gets into full swing, two faculty members have taken on new positions in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA).

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FEATURES

‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025

This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?

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OPINIONS

Senior Reflection: Rachel Ross, previous A&E Editor

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features and A&E Editor • April 16, 2025

Before I even officially started at Point Park, I knew I wanted to be a part of The Globe. I discovered my interest for journalism in middle school after joining the student paper and went on to establish a publication in my high school.

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