Point Park Globe

‘Burgh Bites: Arepittas

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect • October 4, 2023

Arepittas is a Venezuelan street food spot three blocks away from campus located between Forbes and Smithfield Street. I was the most excited to go to this restaurant out of all the other places that I...

Pioneer Public: meet Patrick Mayoral, aka “Miss Demeanor”

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief • September 20, 2023

Senior theater arts student Patrick Mayoral did not think he would become an executive producer of a drag concert series. Mayoral calls acquiring the show a “happy accident,” and the show has now...

CAB puts new spin on ice cream social with “Frozen Festival”

Written By Jill Musser, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023

The annual Point Park ice cream social returned to campus this past Thursday, September 14th to Village Park. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) offered a variety of treats and activities for students who...

The Globe Staff pays homage to Mandarin Gourmet

Written By The Globe Staff • September 20, 2023

With the announcement of Pittsburgh staple restaurant Mandarin Gourmet closing, we must pay tribute to the place that has filled our hungry college students' stomachs time and time again. To many, the...

Burgh Bites: At Insomnia Cookies, ask for a sample first

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor Elect • September 20, 2023

My friend Liz and I took a ride out to Oakland late one night, to bring our mutual best friend to Insomnia Cookies on her birthday. It's a sweets spot in Oakland close to Pitt’s campus that offers fresh...

PCRC bi-weekly workshops aim to set up students for success

Written By Ana Bellamy, Co Features/A&E Editor • September 20, 2023

Attentive students gathered in the CMI meeting room last Monday to talk about career exploration and internship and co-op opportunities. The Professional Career-Readiness Center created a series of workshops...

‘Burgh Bites: REESE’s cup new flavors

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • September 13, 2023

One thing I have learned from working at Walmart over the summer is that it is very difficult to not impulsively spend your money in the same place where you earn it. It’s harder when you’re a cashier...

Mindfulness event helps students start new semester on the right foot

Written By Ana Bellamy, Co Features/A&E Editor • September 6, 2023

College can be a stressful time for everyone. A heavy schedule of classes, assignments, club meetings, events, sports practices, and games can be a lot for one’s mind, especially for anyone who already...

Meet the people behind your produce at the farmer’s market

Written By Jill Musser, For The Globe • September 6, 2023

Fall is arriving soon here in Pittsburgh, and with it comes the Market Square Farmers Market. Every Thursday, Market Square is filled with live performances, small businesses, and food. The main attraction,...

Monte Carlo Night: a Welcome Week staple

Written By Vince Smykal, Copy Editor • September 6, 2023

Last week, the Office of Student Life kicked off this year’s Woodstock Welcome Week with Monte Carlo Night, an event that has been a Welcome Week staple for over 30 years. Students were given Woodstock-themed...

Judging Java: Downtown Coffee Shops Ranked

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • April 19, 2023

Well folks, this is it - the final installment in The Globe’s long-running Judging Java series. For maximum impact, I personally recommend reading this while listening to the song Komm Susser Tod from...

The life and legacy of disability rights activist Judy Heumann

Written By Rachel Ross, Co Features/A&E Editor • April 19, 2023

“There are about one billion people with disabilities: that’s the size of China. But we- you in this room- together, we can make a difference, together, we can speak up for justice, together, we can...