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
A Peoples Gas truck sits on Wood Street in front of West Penn with workers going in and out of the vehicle.

Gas leak shuts down West Penn

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024
On the day back from Thanksgiving break, students, faculty and staff received an email and phone call through Point Alert announcing that the West Penn building was closed and classes were canceled due to maintenance.
Provost Michael Soto discusses a later start date for the spring semester in the future.

SGA and Soto discuss potential changes to academic calendar

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • December 4, 2024
Provost Michael Soto discussed the possibility of adjusting the academic calendar Monday at The Student Government Association’s (SGA) weekly meeting as a guest speaker. 
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building on the North Shore.

Full-time faculty union ratifies three-year contract

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • December 4, 2024
Point Park’s full-time faculty union officially ratified a new three-year contract with university administration on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Turnstiles sit closed in the entrance of West Penn Hall. These along with the doors require an ID scan to open.

Man arrested after entering West Penn, charged with trespassing

Written By Gavin Petrone and Carson Folio • November 20, 2024
A man was arrested after entering the West Penn building under the influence on Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to Public Safety.
The ceiling above the checkout area in Point Cafe, which was damaged by a leaky pipe.

Leaky pipe in Lawrence Hall

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • November 20, 2024
A clogged pipe connected to the third-floor Dining Hall dishwasher created a leak that spanned from Point Cafe to the second-floor stairwell in Lawrence Hall, according to Chris Hill, vice president of operations for the Physical Plant.  
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus sits at a light.

PRT takes proposed line redesign to the community

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) riders across the Downtown and Greater Pittsburgh area were invited to discuss the proposed Redesign of bus routes, which is set to be implemented in early 2026.
Incumbuent Senator Bob Casey (D) speaks at a Harris-Walz rally.

Casey still hasn’t conceded as recount begins today.

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Former PA Sen. Bob Casey (D) has yet to concede victory to presumptive Sen. Dave McCormick (R) as a statewide recount begins on Monday, Nov 18.
SGA Senators Bee Pugh and Hunter Bradley talk during the Nov. 18 SGA meeting.

SGA talks public safety

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • November 20, 2024
Safety concerns were the main topic of the SGA meeting on Nov. 18, referring to several recent incidents involving students in parts of Downtown. 

Police chase speeds by campus; one man arrested

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • November 13, 2024
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County police pursued a Chevrolet Silverado that circled around the city and I-379 in light to medium traffic for nearly half an hour at speeds reaching nearly 100 mph, with the chase being visible from campus.
Senator-elect Dave McCormick campaigns at Trump's Butler return rally before Election Day.

Dave McCormick beats Bob Casey for Senate

Written By Gavin Petrone, News-Editor • November 13, 2024
Following a country-wide GOP sweep of the electorate last Tuesday night, Democrat incumbent Bob Casey lost his re-election bid to Republican challenger Dave McCormick.
Provost Michael Soto talks about a possible accredited hours update.

SGA: Provost Soto proposes shorter classes

Written By Peyton Martin, SGA Beat Writer • November 13, 2024
After not having a meeting last week, the Student Government Association (SGA) invited Provost Michael Soto as a guest speaker on Monday, Nov. 11.  
Workers with Fowler Laundry Services unload washers and dryers off a truck.

New washers and dryers on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • November 13, 2024
The days of going to the laundry room on your floor only to find that at least one of the machines is broken may finally be over.
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