SGA swears in new senators, invites faculty union member

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • September 25, 2024

This week’s Student Government Association (SGA) Meeting, on Sep. 23, brought up the issue of faculty contracts with guest speaker Dr. J. Dwight Hines. 

Globe’s Point: You can support bettering the university and a fair contract

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • September 25, 2024

Amidst any weekend events you may have participated in, university history was made on Friday. For one, our current president, Chris Brussalis, was officially inaugurated and had a ceremony to go with it. A ceremony for a university president has not happened here before, nor has Brussalis been inaugurated until now.

Students Able to Continue Their Love for Marching Band at Pitt

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

For some students here, college is not just about academics but about continuing their passion. Thanks to a cross registration program, students from here are able to participate in the University of Pittsburgh's marching band. This allows the students to continue their love for music, even if Point Park may be unable to provide that opportunity.  

Ballroom Dance Sport Club offered at Point Park

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

Point Park’s Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) offers various opportunities for students of any major to get involved and explore their artistry. One of the newest clubs established is the Point Park Ballroom Dance Sport Club. This club is run by founder and President Elizabeth Woodberry, a junior dance major with a musical theater minor and Coach Rozana Sweeny, a dance professor.  

Beetlejuice comes back to the living world in new sequel

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

Thirty-six years after the original, the highly anticipated return of Beetlejuice has finally hit theaters.   The new sequel, titled "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," revives Tim Burton's unique style of...

Men’s soccer ends in scoreless tie with Wheeling

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

Coming off of its first win against a Mountain East Conference (MEC) opponent, the Point Park men’s soccer team returned to Highmark Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to meet Wheeling University. 

Civil Engineering Technology Program no longer accepting new applicants

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-elect • September 25, 2024

After all students currently enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program graduate, the University will no longer offer degrees in the program.

Pioneer Public: Regi the Pierogi

Written By Rachel Ross, Feats/A&E Editor • September 25, 2024

Move over Pirates Pierogies, there’s a new savory mascot on the block. His name is Regi, and his goal is encouraging students to “regi-ster” to vote. 

First-year students Engage in Nonprofit Work through Bonner Scholarship Interviews

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor • September 25, 2024

First-year students selected for the Bonner’s Leadership Scholarship program were interviewed in a final round on Sept. 18.  If selected by a sponsor, that student will work for the non-profit through work study for their next four years at Point Park. The first-year present were notified early in highschool to let them know that they qualified for the Bonner’s Leadership Program.

Student attacked with glass bottle and loses front teeth

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • September 25, 2024

While jogging in the city, a member of Point Park’s track and field team was assaulted by a man with a glass bottle. The incident occurred a couple weeks ago on Aug. 29, and Point Park Police officially got a warrant for his arrest on Sept. 11.  An arrest has officially been made.  

CAB hosts Back-to-School Bingo Bash

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • September 25, 2024

Pittsburghers Need to Dance at Concerts

Written By Ethan Rowinski, For The Globe • September 25, 2024

Pittsburgh, although it may not seem like it, is a thriving music city. The city has a rich history in jazz, orchestral music and rock, along with a currently-thriving underground scene full of every genre. From alt-indie, to experimental noise electronic, Pittsburgh is home to fantastic music.