How it feels to watch yet another pillar of journalism crack

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

While Pittsburgh City Paper, the city’s alternative news publication which has existed since 1990, isn’t dead, the decision to switch from a free weekly printed issue to a quarterly issue is worrying.

Halting SNAP benefits in November will have devastating, lasting effects

Written By Hayden Waschak, For The Globe • October 29, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans will find themselves struggling to put food on the table thanks to rising grocery prices caused by inflation.

Students’ guide to 2025 election

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 29, 2025

While 2024’s election was one of the most consequential in recent memory, the coming election next week could shake up to be just as, if not more momentous.

Globe’s Point: Protect academic freedom at all costs

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • October 29, 2025

As students, we should all enjoy the right to learn what we want free of restriction and without fear of repercussions.

Point Park’s creepiest corners

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

There exists no greater sign that the spooky season has arrived than the mass of wet, cool air and heaps of dreary clouds setting in over the city of Pittsburgh.

Dean Becky Spritz plans facilities upgrades for Natural Sciences and Engineering

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • October 29, 2025

It’s been eight years since Academic Hall room 411, a chemistry lab, saw substantial upgrades to its facilities.

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour creates a fun, exciting atmosphere

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and A&E Editor • October 29, 2025

The second leg of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour kicked off with her first show in Pittsburgh since 2018 on Thursday.   Among fans there was much excitement and some curiosity about...

SGA approves emergency funding for AAPI Union

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved $115 in emergency funding to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Union Monday to purchase catered food in preparation for holiday events.

Men’s soccer clinches first-ever MEC home playoff game

Written By Makenna Smith, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

A 58th-minute goal from sophomore forward Ido Chalamish lifted the Point Park men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Frostburg State on Sunday evening at Bobcat Stadium, completing the season sweep and clinching a home playoff game in the upcoming Mountain East Conference Tournament.

From the Archives: ‘Five spirits, urban legends haunt Oakland Playhouse’

Written By Kristina Kregiel, 2002 Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Do you believe in ghosts? When many think of haunted houses, places made up of actors and actresses, blood, gore, grotesque props and eerie music often come to mind. Haunted houses do their best to...

Students tour Pittsburgh’s spooky history

Written By Lilliana Fonzo, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Pittsburgh is a haunted city, depending on who you ask. As Halloween draws close and events ramp up, the School of Communication’s annual ghost tour gave students a chance to see a few buildings potentially...

‘Black Phone 2’ is phoned in

Written By Andrew Burgman, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone 2” doesn’t do much wrong, but it doesn’t take many risks either.