Letter to the Editor: University President wants to reduce costs

Written By Chris Brussalis • September 11, 2024

I liked your recent Globe article on bookstore prices. Making supplies, food, and clothing more accessible and affordable to our students, faculty, and staff has been a priority of mine since I became president.

Globe’s Point: We are a valued institution and it’s time to write like one

September 11, 2024

This week, The Globe’s point is responding to a letter to the editor written by David Rullo, a published author and senior staff writer at the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle.

Point Park needs a studio art program

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • September 11, 2024

The University has a gap in their academic offerings, and a studio arts program could diversify and financially benefit the Point Park community.

Meet the Coaches hired to new wrestling program

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024

In May, Point Park hired two wrestling coaches to bring another athletic program to the university and expand the athletic department. Zach Mizer heads the men’s team and José Martinez heads the women’s...

Pioneers dominate soccer in home opener

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

The Point Park men’s soccer team introduced the 24-25 season with a powerful and strong home opener, winning 8-1 versus Chatham University.

Men’s soccer falls to first MEC opponent

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

The weather was perfect at Highmark Stadium on Sunday afternoon for Point Park University’s debut in the NCAA’s Mountain East Conference (MEC).

‘Sewage’ stench invades Lawrence Hall

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • September 11, 2024

A smell resembling raw sewage has been wafting through the lobby of Lawrence Hall throughout the first weeks of the fall semester, according to students and faculty.

Harris, Trump differ in campaign strategies ahead of 2024 presidential race

Written By Chloe Humway, For The Globe • September 11, 2024

According to the 2024 Presidential election poll from “270 To Win,” both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-in-neck, with Harris leading at 48% approval and Trump behind at 46%.

A protest policy is not in the university’s handbook

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • September 11, 2024

Unlike Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), which now restricts on-campus student protests to those who are registered with the school, Point Park does not appear to be planning on enacting a protest policy.

Faculty look into Adobe suite alternatives evaluated

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor • September 11, 2024

Staff members at Point Park University are starting to discuss an idea that would replace the Adobe suite with free applications in a few years.

Film Pittsburgh hosts twelfth annual ReelAbilities fest

September 11, 2024

On September 6 and 7, Film Pittsburgh hosted part of their ReelAbilities Film Festival at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The festival, which showcases works featuring and created by disabled individuals, presented...

Student-run theater companies prep for Fall productions

Written By Robert Fornataro, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

Student-run productions have been announced for the semester, with the production companies gearing up for an exciting season.      With on-campus organizations such as Ghostlight Theatre Company,...