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Pittsburgh hosts its 13th annual Int’l Jazz Festival

Written By Brynn Rees, For The Globe • September 20, 2023

On Thursday, September 14, Pittsburgh held the 13th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) organized the event, presenting four days of...

Full-time replacement for School of Communication advisor still not found

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • September 13, 2023

On July 31 previous School of Communications (SOC) advisor Emily Quidetto announced that she would accept another position at the university. The transition period has left SOC students without a full-time...

COVID-19 is still here

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • September 13, 2023

Being able to move on from COVID-19 to the point where it did not affect anybody anymore is a wish that is likely shared by most – that is, those who are not oblivious or absent-minded to the point where they still deny its existence. Forgetting the pandemic ever happened is wishful thinking; as much as it may not seem like the case anymore, those years affected all of us.

Globe’s Point: The university needs to better notify students of class action suit

September 13, 2023

Happy week three, Pioneers! As you can see, this week’s issue is a little different. We rarely run advertisements, let alone ones from the university. We want to explain a little more about the situation and give greater context to our newer readers.

Senior soccer star Philipp Harder shares his journey from Germany to Pittsburgh

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023

Pioneers senior midfielder Philipp Harder has had an astounding start to the season for the men’s soccer team. Harder is in his second year with the Pioneers completing his masters in business administration...

‘Burgh Bites: REESE’s cup new flavors

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • September 13, 2023

One thing I have learned from working at Walmart over the summer is that it is very difficult to not impulsively spend your money in the same place where you earn it. It’s harder when you’re a cashier...

Women’s volleyball strike in home opener

Written By Matthew Palange, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023

Women’s volleyball played their home opener on Wednesday, September 6. The Pioneers started their season playing in the Rio Grande Tournament on September 1 and September 2. This tournament was not quite...

Staying safe on campus and beyond

Written By Matthew Sly, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023

Point Park’s campus is a sprawling metropolis filled to the brim with diverse people, cultures, restaurants, museums, theaters and so much more. With such a diverse urban area, however, comes...

Gridiron Report: Steelers Embarrassed is Week One Matchup with 49ers

Written By Anthony Cugini, Staff Writer • September 13, 2023

Pittsburgh certainly started the 2023 NFL season on the wrong foot on Sunday with a 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The game was never truly close. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy started...

Be mindful this Suicide Prevention Month

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • September 13, 2023

September marks the start of Suicide Prevention Month, and World Suicide Prevention Day was September 10. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in college students, according to the National Library of Medicine.

University proposed to pay $1,250,000 settlement in COVID case

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief • September 13, 2023

In a settlement signed on June 30, the university is set to pay $1,250,000 to enrolled students in the spring semester of 2020 due to an “alleged breach of contract” when they transitioned to remote...

Pens rename broadcast network to ‘Sportsnet Pittsburgh’ and hire new commentators

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch • September 13, 2023

In the midst of troubling times for regional sports networks, and with many households making the switch from cable to streaming, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to get some good news regarding their broadcasts. Fenway...