Pioneer Pause: a day off from school

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co-Features/A&E Editor • November 7, 2024

The annual "Pioneer Pause" day just took place this past Tuesday on October 29th.

Trump is Back

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2024

Out of all the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, eight turned blue on Tuesday, signifying that voters for President-Elect Donald Trump flipped the swing state red.

Ranking the worst to best vending machines on campus

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo/Website Editor • November 7, 2024

You might have a love-hate relationship with the vending machines on campus. How do they stack up?

GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO TALKS ‘OPPORTUNITY ECONOMY’

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor • November 7, 2024

Local leaders and supporters joined Governor Josh Shapiro at an opportunity economy event for Vice President Harris and PA Democrats at Duolingo Headquarters. Photos by Caleb McCartney

Cause of fire alarm malfunction unclear

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • November 7, 2024

The fire alarm system in Lawrence Hall malfunctioned and was stuck playing a loud tone around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Women’s soccer loses MEC finale

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • November 7, 2024

Point Park women’s soccer suffered a 3-1 loss on the road against Fairmont State on Sunday, Nov. 3 in the Pioneers’ final Mountain East Conference (MEC) matchup.

Be patient with yourself and others post-election

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • November 7, 2024

The presidential election cycles, at least in my lifetime, often come with an overhaul of emotions which feels like a sense of grieving. The 2024 election in particular, magnified by the fact that we are university in the strong swing state Pennsylvania, is full of charged and tense feelings.

Globe’s Point: Be proud for sharing your voice this election

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • November 7, 2024

This point could have been about why it’s important to accept the election results no matter what. But let’s be honest – we’ve run that point into the ground.

Health Center hosts ‘Sexual Health Trick or Treat’

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

The Student Health Center never fails to organize spooktacular events throughout the fall semester. In honor of Halloween week, the “Sexual Health Trick or Treat” occurred in the Lawrence Hall Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct 29. With various activities, this event treated students to information on the many tricks of sexual health.

Building inspection reveals facility issues

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • November 7, 2024

Pittsburgh’s AgencyCounter, a portal that allows people to view planning applications, building permits, enforcement cases and other documents processed by Pittsburgh officials, shows that nearly all buildings on campus have had new building permits and at least one building inspection violation in the past four years.Most of these problems are minor or do not affect students. One problem that does, however, is the lack of headlines on the Center for Media Innovation (CMI)’s news ticker. This is due to troubles with the Zoning Board.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON CANVASSES FOR HARRIS

Written By Caleb McCartney, Co-Photo Editor • November 7, 2024

Actress Scarlett Johansson and Second Lady of Pennsylvania Blayre Holmes Davis joined Pittsburgh in a canvas launch for Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday afternoon at the Harris Walz Campaign’s East Liberty Headquarters just two days before the election.

Harris holds election eve rally in Pittsburgh with musicians

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 7, 2024

Kamala Harris’ campaign made its penultimate stop in Rankin at the Carrie Furnaces on Monday, Nov. 4, with musical features from Andra Day and Katy Perry.