Lawrence Hall still slated to get air conditioning, despite flood

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • April 29, 2026

After flooding displaced over 20 students living in the upper floors of Lawrence Hall, previous plans announced at the end of last semester to air-condition the building seemed out of reach to many.

Throughout the years: March 4-8

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2026

Lawrence Hall's dedication, the banning of food-sharing and new educational programs are just a few things that happened throughout the years this week.

Lawrence Hall repairs continue

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2026

Construction is ongoing nearly a month after 21 students were displaced and several floors of Lawrence Hall were flooded due to a water reservoir tank failing.

Noise complaints on the rise in Lawrence Hall

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2026

According to staff members at Residence Life and those living in Lawrence Hall, some floors in the building have seen a dramatic rise in noise complaints this year.

Throughout the years: Feb. 8-14

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2026

The Globe's first issue, the Pioneer becoming Point Park's official mascot and Lawrence Hall gaining its infamous fire alarm system were just a few things to happen throughout the years this week.

From the archives: ‘New mailbox system to speed deliveries’

Written By Ron Cole, 1980 Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

Mailboxes and the addition of a new mailroom system may sound as mundane as it can get, but things were rather different before the mailroom in Lawrence Hall looked how it does now. Plus, it can be interesting...

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.

Lawrence Hall taken over by ongoing marijuana odor

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2025

Lawrence Hall residents were met with warnings from Residence Life staff over what they describe as a constant smell of marijuana from dorms in the building.

Toilet malfunction floods Lawrence Hall dorm

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • March 19, 2025

A toilet malfunction created a leak that damaged ceiling tiles in Lawrence Hall on Monday, March 10, according to Chris Hill, vice president of operations at Physical Plant.

Cause of fire alarm malfunction unclear

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • November 7, 2024

The fire alarm system in Lawrence Hall malfunctioned and was stuck playing a loud tone around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.

‘Sewage’ stench invades Lawrence Hall

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • September 11, 2024

A smell resembling raw sewage has been wafting through the lobby of Lawrence Hall throughout the first weeks of the fall semester, according to students and faculty.