Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
The new Safe Haven closet provides materials to victims of violence.

‘Safe Haven Project’ aims to increase survivor support

Written By Michael Klug, Opinions Editor • September 3, 2025
A new initiative is being introduced to the campus community meant to increase survivor support for anyone who may have encountered domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and more.

The Savannah Bananas bring the action to the ‘Burgh

Written By Sophia Weiss, For The Globe • September 3, 2025
Over Labor Day weekend, PNC Park was bustling with excitement and laughter.
SIXTH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FEST DOWNTOWN

SIXTH ANNUAL SOUL FOOD FEST DOWNTOWN

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 3, 2025
The sixth annual Soul Food Festival took over downtown Pittsburgh this past weekend, from August 29 to 31, running each day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nick Buono, a junior film production major, drives a car that simulates drunk driving in Village Park.

IOU holds second ‘Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll’

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-Features + Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 3, 2025
Campus organization It’s On Us (IOU), kicked off the semester with its event, “Sex, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll” on Aug. 27 in Village Park.  

‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025
This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.
Members of the Campus Activities Board pose with cardboard cutouts of Disney actors along with guests DJ PDogg and Matthew Finley. Courtesy of CAB

CAB hosts annual Spring Fling

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Spring officially sprung at Point Park with the help of the Campus Activities Board (CAB). From musical performances by Disney movie stars to inflatable games and ice cream trucks, the annual “Spring Fling” marked one of CAB’s biggest turnouts yet.
The Taylor Gang breakfast sandwich, named after Wiz Khalifa's entertainment group, is partnered with a side of home fries.

‘Burgh Bites: Lola’s Eatery: Pricey but delicious

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2025
Here’s the second week in a row with a hip hit in Lawrenceville. It was 9 a.m. on Monday when I visited Lola’s Eatery.
A selection of breakfast food at the Nook sits on a table.

‘Burgh Bites: The Nook: Trypophobia trigger warning

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025
Upon entering the inside of The Nook, a restaurant located off Butler Street in lower Lawrenceville (not to be confused with Point Park’s community kitchen The Nook,) I was offered to dine in either the front room or in the back room.
Second annual 'Out of the Darkness' walk for suicide awareness

Second annual ‘Out of the Darkness’ walk for suicide awareness

Written By Thomas Speranza, Staff Photographer • April 2, 2025
The second annual Out of the Darkness walk.
The Philly cheesesteak grilled cheese lays next to tomato soup at Melt'd, where it's available with a combo.

‘Burgh Bites: Melt’d: An overpowering amount of barbecue

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025
My Saturday night out in the city was supposed to be just for the girls.
Kevin Robinson (left) plays a game of chess against Marc Palombo (right). Courtesy of Marc Palombo

Former SGA president books commercial with Ohio Lottery

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025
When Marc Palombo founded Chess Club three years ago, he never imagined it would help him land an acting gig with the Ohio Lottery.
Saoirse Buckley (left) and Maya Siegler (right) founded Studio 412 to talk fashion with fellow students.

Studio 412 brings fashion to Point Park

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Editor • March 19, 2025
Studio 412, officially known as the Point Park Fashion Collective, is a brand-new club on campus focused on fashion, creativity, and networking within the fashion industry.  
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