U.S. Navy Rear Admiral talks USS Pittsburgh at PPU

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • October 30, 2024

A naval ship will bear Pittsburgh’s name for the fifth time and students in the School of Arts and Sciences got a chance to learn about the engineering behind the vessel along with the Navy’s importance in the region.

Volleyball swept by West Virginia State

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

West Virginia State swept Point Park volleyball on Saturday, October 26, losing the three sets by scores of 25-12, 25-21 and 25-16. 

Fact checking both Trump and Kamala

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • October 30, 2024

With Election Day about a week away, it can be very hard to tell if what politicians are saying is true. To help voters have a clear picture of the presidential candidates, here are some fact checks of claims the candidates have made. 

Burgh Bites: Target’s Halloween sweets

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Cassandra Harris' ranking of Target Halloween Candy. Find out what she rates what!

Cross-country earns four All-MEC honors

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • October 30, 2024

The Point Park men’s and women’s cross-country teams earned four all-conference honors after competing in the 2024 Mountain East Conference (MEC) Championship on Saturday, October 26 in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Book Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • October 30, 2024

On TikTok, a small community of book lovers continues to grow. Many of them refer to this part of TikTok as BookTok. BookTok is where readers recommend, review, and talk about their favorite books with other readers. 

Men’s soccer faces second straight conference loss

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

Point Park men’s soccer took its second loss in a row at home against the Frostburg State Bobcats, losing 1-0 on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Highmark Stadium.  

Globe’s Point: Newspapers shouldn’t tell you who to vote for

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • October 30, 2024

With the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times not endorsing any presidential candidates, people are furious.

How to stay safe during ‘Halloweekend’

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor • October 30, 2024

Halloween weekend, otherwise known as "Halloweekend," is coming up very shortly as October is almost over. With this weekend being the perfect time to celebrate and one of the most popular times for students, many forget to remember safety when planning these events.  

Posted elevator inspection certificates appear expired

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • October 30, 2024

Point Park is a vertical campus, which can require students to utilize one or many of the elevators across campus every day. Some students, however, are weary of using them. 

Bring back the ‘killer’ clowns, they’re funny

Written By Michael Klug, Photo/Website Editor • October 30, 2024

In 2016, you might remember an era that may have been “freaky” to most people: the “Killer” Clowns that would apparently be everywhere. However, I am one of the outliers who thinks that era was kind of fun. 

Faculty Union reaches contract

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • October 30, 2024

Point Park’s full-time faculty union, the Newspaper Guild, reached a three-year contract deal with the administration on Monday, Oct. 28 after five months and 18 bargaining sessions.