SGA hosts open house town hall meeting and settles on next semester’s initiatives

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

Students lined Lawrence Hall’s ballroom Tuesday, Nov. 18, in hopes of discussing what they believe to be the university’s most pressing issues during a town hall hosted by SGA, as discussed during the weekly meeting on Dec. 1.

Delays persist in Pioneer Ambassador checks

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • December 3, 2025

Eight of the 18 Pioneer Ambassadors (PA) did not receive compensation by Nov. 21 — the date assured by the university — according to all sources involved.

Student-athletes expected varsity sports. Instead, some say they landed on a hidden team

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • December 3, 2025

Alyssa Stridiron considered playing basketball for two or three other schools before she finally decided on Point Park.

How I live life with an invisible illness

Written By Hayden Waschak, For The Globe • December 3, 2025

“You don’t look disabled.” 

In search of meaning, ‘Train Dreams’ takes its time on beautiful monotony

Written By Elle Murphy, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

“Train Dreams” is the new movie written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, the duo behind last year’s Oscar-nominated screenplay for “Sing Sing.”

Light Up Night keeps things festive

Written By Thomas Speranza, Photo Editor • December 3, 2025

Since 1960, “Light Up Night” has brought holiday-themed festivities to Downtown to mark the unofficial start of the Christmas season. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership continued that tradition with...

Hot tea with Z: Tackling romantic troubles

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

How do I navigate starting a relationship? What are the biggest things to look out for when starting a relationship?

Lawrence Hall will be fully air-conditioned by fall 2026

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • December 2, 2025

It’s official: Lawrence Hall is finally getting A/C, according to university President Chris Brussalis.

No one’s safe in ‘Urinetown’

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Imagine waking up to living in a town where it’s a privilege to pee.

From the archives: ‘Psychological counseling offered’

Written By Lynne Veitch, 1977 Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Therapy needs for students have been stressed at the university even before it could call itself one.

‘I feel like no one cares’ Pioneer Ambassadors still not paid

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • November 19, 2025

According to all sources involved, all 18 Pioneer Ambassadors (PA) are still waiting on their $625 stipends from the Office of Student Affairs.

Alumni create new stage play based on life in Homewood

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and A&E Editor • November 19, 2025

“Birthday at Tiffany’s” is a new production hitting the stage at the New Hazelett Theater on Nov. 20 and 21.