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Penguins 2-1 as they open the season

Written By Jake Loveisky, Megan Lukitsch • October 18, 2023

Everybody around the city circled October 10 on their calendars. The start of a new season on 5th Avenue plus the buzz and feeling around this team was different than previous years. With all this hype...

Reintroducing SPIN Scooters will not solve transit issues

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • October 18, 2023

If you were on campus last year, you may remember the orange SPIN-branded scooters that lined the streets and zipped across Downtown at what felt like all hours of the day. The same could be said for almost...

Volleyball bounces back from multiple losses

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • October 18, 2023

The Pioneers started off their week on the road with their matchup vs. Ohio Christian. Ohio Christian is a conference matchup and they were sitting one spot above the Pioneers in the east of the River...

Four empty storefronts to be filled by Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • October 18, 2023

There are an estimated 59 empty storefronts Downtown according to what Allegheny County Representative Rich Fitzgerald said in a September press conference. Within the coming months, The Pittsburgh...

Soccer fights the rain and Shawnee State

Written By Matt Palange, Sports Editor • October 18, 2023

Women’s and men’s soccer both awaited their matchups vs Shawnee State. The women played first and the conditions were not easy, as it drizzled all day. The women’s team started off struggling...

College Canines optimize student mental health

Written By Isabella D’Onofrio, For The Globe • October 18, 2023

The college canines made their monthly stop on campus last week in Lawrence Hall. Therapy dogs are crucial for college students’ mental health. When new students move away from their homes, they sometimes...

Cancellation, Conspiracy and the Information War

Written By Carsen Brunn, For The Globe • October 12, 2023

Every so often, as I’m scrolling through Instagram, my algorithm takes me to strange places on the internet. Just a few scrolls too many and I run into posts saying that the Maui fires were caused by...

Keanu Reeves’ Dogstar at Mr. Smalls

Written By Ana Bellamy, Co-editor of Features and A&E • October 11, 2023

Dogstar made their way to Mr. Smalls Theater for a stop on their North American Tour. Their tour celebrates their newest album in 23 years, “Somewhere Between Power Lines and Palm Trees.” This grungy,...

Pizza with the President held in Village Park

Written By Caleb McCartney, Staff Photographer • October 11, 2023

The university's annual Pizza with the President event was held in Village Park last week. However, president Chris Brussalis had to leave early due to a family emergency. The show still went on with several...

The “alarming” issue with Thayer Hall’s fire alarms

Written By Logre Abdis, For The Globe • October 11, 2023

On both September 19 and 30, Thayer fire alarms were only audible in stairwells and certain floors. Thayer Hall residents expressed concern over the lack of response from floor fire alarms after these...

“Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose” disappoints

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 11, 2023

“Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose” immediately caught my eye from the title alone. I was scrolling through a list of movies coming soon to video on demand, and I slammed on the brakes as soon...

Women Soccers Falls 2-0 in a Clash With IU Kokomo

Written By Jake Loveisky, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023

Thursday night at HighMark stadium featured a feisty and chippy battle between the 5-4-2 Pioneers and the 5-3-4 IU Kokomo Cougars. Both teams combined for 23 fouls, as it was an intense...