Pioneer Public: Animation professor Eric Joseph

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • December 4, 2024

In the classrooms on the second floor of West Penn Hall, part-time animation professor Eric Joseph teaches sound design and production for animation students. With experience in the advertising industry, video editing and web development, being a musician outside of the classroom may be the last thing you’d expect his favorite pastime to be.

Globe’s Point: Be proud of your accomplishments

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • December 4, 2024

Happy finals week everyone. With this being our last issue until the next semester, we wanted to end on a positive note and reflect on everything that we as a university – and as a paper – have accomplished throughout the semester. 

Burgh Bites at The Eagle: Chewy fried chicken

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024

It was Saturday night when I went onto Google and reserved a table for two at The Eagle. We missed our reservation for 6:30 p.m., though, because I spent over 30 minutes looking for parking. Defeated, I gave up trying to park in the restaurant’s general vicinity and instead parked my car in the lot next to Conestoga Hall, taking a chilly 11 minute walk with my partner to the bar and chicken restaurant. 

Gas leak shuts down West Penn

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024

On the day back from Thanksgiving break, students, faculty and staff received an email and phone call through Point Alert announcing that the West Penn building was closed and classes were canceled due to maintenance.

Production 4: ‘More Than You Can Chew’

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions/Website Editor • December 4, 2024

This semester, there are six Production 4 (P4) films being created. One of these films, “More Than You Can Chew” is an upcoming P4 Horror short film directed by senior Michaelene Palermo.

Production 4: ‘Bearhead McGee’

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions/Website Editor • December 4, 2024

“Bearhead McGee,” a P4 short film reimagined by Logan Stanfa, is a comedy-noir of renowned detective Bearhead McGee, who is half man and half bear. The film is about Bearhead McGee getting back into the detective game, at which point he finds out that his former partner has turned to a life of crime and now calls himself “The Cheetah.”

Production 4: ‘Fade’

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Opinions/Website Editor • December 4, 2024

“Fade,” an upcoming Production 4 Sports Drama film written by senior Declan Mooney and presented by Waddle Works Studios, is a story about a father and son whose relationship is put to the test when an injury disrupts their future plans. 

SGA and Soto discuss potential changes to academic calendar

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • December 4, 2024

Provost Michael Soto discussed the possibility of adjusting the academic calendar Monday at The Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting as a guest speaker. 

‘MJ the Musical’ at the Benedum Center

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

Most people know Michael Jackson’s iconic tunes, such as “Billie Jean” or “Rock with You,” but many people may not know the King of Pop’s perseverance and passion for his craft, which “MJ” the musical explores.

Indoor track competes in opening meet

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

The men’s and women’s indoor track and field season kicks off on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Youngstown State Ice Breaker in Youngstown, Ohio. 

It’s OK to maintain your boundaries this holiday

Written By August Stephens, Opinons Editor • December 4, 2024

With the late Thanksgiving (for those who celebrate), and early winter break, the holiday can seem even more intimidating and stressful than usual. The political state of the country can cause more disagreements than anyone would likely prefer. 

Empyrean Book Series Review

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • December 4, 2024

In my past two reviews, I’ve covered series written by Sara J. Maas, so for this week we’ll be looking at another popular fantasy writer’s work.