Point Park Writers Club reinvented

Written By Lilliana Fonzo, For The Globe • October 15, 2025

As the first semester of this year rolls by, there is a lot to do. Whether it’s CAB or Student Government, there is something for everyone. But one club in particular has changed and is now gaining popularity: Writers Club. 

These Smithfield Street businesses say they hope to ‘bring a new crowd Downtown’

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • October 15, 2025

At one time, Smithfield Street was a bustling, downtown hub; an epicenter for shopping and dining that was once home to giant department stores like Macy’s and Kauffman’s. But now, the street is unrecognizable from the Smithfield many Pittsburghers grew up with.

Why green? A brief history of Point Park

Written By Koryn Lamar, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Point Park’s campus is ablaze with various greens, yellows and the occasional red. While it may seem odd in a sea of dark blues and purple, the campus has always donned these colors throughout each building and onto the university seal.  

CAB hosts ‘Trick or Treats’ cookie decorating event

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

We are dawning on spooky season at Point Park, and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is organizing a crafty, fall-themed event for every week of October.

Hungry late at night? Meet the students feeding Point Park’s late-night cravings

Written By Cilia Catello, News Editor • October 8, 2025

It’s 1 a.m. You’re on campus and you’re starving. The dining hall and Boost have been closed for hours, and you just can’t stomach another slice of Genoa’s pizza. DoorDash or UberEATS? Too expensive. Looks like it’s dinner from the vending machine again.  

Point Park alum starts his own theater company

Written By Lilliana Fonzo, For The Globe • October 8, 2025

Marc Palombo, a Point Park alum who graduated last year with a B.F.A in acting, has recently started his own theater company right here in downtown Pittsburgh.

How Melinda Colaizzi is empowering women at Point Park and beyond

Written By Cora Palanski, For The Globe • October 8, 2025

What do this year’s Coachella lineup and global health research have in common? Women are underrepresented in both categories. 

What goes into deciding the next Pioneer Star

Written By Leslie Rwigyema, For The Globe • October 1, 2025

While Pioneer Records has been forthcoming on its annual Pioneer Star showcase, the process behind finding these stars and making them shine is a show itself.

‘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

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.

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

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.