Globe’s Point: We deserve more than one mental health day

October 26, 2022

This Tuesday was the first annual Pioneer Pause, aimed to “raise awareness of the importance of mental health, while also strengthening our connections across the campus community,” according to the university’s website page for the event, filled with mental health focused activities and events.

You should be concerned about gentrification in Pittsburgh

Written By Salvatore Elia, Staff Writer • October 26, 2022

Luxury apartments are planned to take over the YWCA building, evicting a longstanding organization helping young women and girls, as well as Point Park’s Center for Media Innovation, and Mandarin Gourmet, a restaurant known for hosting an appearance in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). 

A Letter From The Editor on Our Post-Gazette Coverage

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2022

Two editions ago, our Globe’s Point was a message of solidarity with striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers. We stand by that statement tenfold, even now as more Post-Gazette workers have joined the strike.

Practice self-care this fall semester

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • October 26, 2022

If you are anything like me as a college student in the past two weeks- your diet is slowly collapsing, Schoology notifications are all you can think about, and you have taken your phone out in class just to respond to an email. This daily influx of heightened stress creates a lack of self-care and compassion, especially in such a competitive college environment. 

Honor people through history this LGBTQIA+ History Month

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2022

Hello, my Point Park University The Globe readers. I start this article more directly than usual because of the subject matter. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, which is a time of reflection, contemplation, and celebration for people within the community. 

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

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

John Mulaney, Adam Levine, now Ned Fulmer. What do these men all have in common? Their main personality trait was that they love their wife, but they all cheated on them. What is this trend of being a “wife” guy? Why is it harmful? And why do these men cheat?

Globe’s Point: Please practice self-care during midterm week

October 19, 2022

Happy midterms week, Pioneers! We are officially halfway through the semester! We sincerely hope everyone has been having a great semester so far and have been able to get rest and relaxation throughout the chaos of it all.

Judging Java: Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Spice Latte

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • October 19, 2022

Fall brings many things. The leaves change colors, people start wearing sweaters, seasonal depression starts, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte returns. I already revisited Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte this...

Fundraiser for senior thesis film held

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co Features/A&E Editor • October 19, 2022

Pioneer Records fundraises with festive fall bake sale

Written By Cassandra Harris, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022

In Lawrence Hall on Oct. 10-11, Point Park’s record label Pioneer records held a fundraising event of a Halloween themed bake sale. Tables were filled with baked goods wrapped in festive Halloween packaging,...

We can do better for teen movies than “Do Revenge”

Written By Rachel Ross, Co Features/A&E Editor • October 19, 2022

There were two factors that enticed me to watch Netflix’s new film, “Do Revenge,” released on the platform on September 16: the first was the lead actresses, Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes. I like...

Some scary and not so scary things to watch on Halloween

Written By Jake Dabkowski and Dan Russo • October 19, 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, we’ve prepared a list of scary movies worth watching, as well as some less scary, spooky alternatives. The scary ones were chosen by Dan Russo, and the spooky ones were...