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Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Globe’s Point: The choice to not run certain protest photos

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff October 2, 2024
During the history-making events that occurred at the university last week, we did the right thing and covered both sides. 

Democratic candidates need to be clear on their policies during debates

Written By Vince Smykal, Copyeditor October 2, 2024
Disclaimer: This piece was written before the Walz/Vance debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Though this article will be published the following day, due to the inexorable flow of time, I can’t take the performance of either party during the debate into account. 

Social media accounts for tiny organizations are unnecessary

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor October 2, 2024
TikTok and Instagram are Gen. Z’s soapbox. This is no secret, given how popular both platforms are with our generation.

Globe’s Point: You can support bettering the university AND a fair contract

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect September 25, 2024
Amidst any weekend events you may have participated in, university history was made on Friday. For one, our current president, Chris Brussalis, was officially inaugurated and had a ceremony to go with it. A ceremony for a university president has not happened here before, nor has Brussalis been inaugurated until now.

Pittsburghers Need to Dance at Concerts

Written By Ethan Rowinski, For The Globe September 25, 2024
Pittsburgh, although it may not seem like it, is a thriving music city. The city has a rich history in jazz, orchestral music and rock, along with a currently-thriving underground scene full of every genre. From alt-indie, to experimental noise electronic, Pittsburgh is home to fantastic music.

Infrastructure challenges don’t let people drive carefully

Written By Michael Klug, Co-Photo Editor September 25, 2024
If you have ever crossed the Boulevard of the Allies, you might have had an experience where the walk sign was on for you to cross and, midway through, a random car turns and almost hits you. Unfortunately, that happens a lot on campus and it’s because Pittsburgh’s infrastructure sucks.

Student Fitness Center is far below NCAA standards

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024
This year, Point Park has proven to be extremely eager for change and facility upgrades.

Globe’s Point: Tradition does not always mean prosperity

September 18, 2024
Have you noticed anything different with the front page in the past three issues? 

We need to resolve the media literacy crisis

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor September 18, 2024
There is avid discourse regarding the education of former and current students in secondary education, and whether or not they receive media literacy training. In online circles, educators and parents alike are speaking out about struggles children are facing in academic environments. The younger generation, Generation Alpha, are being enrolled in schools before learning how to read or hold a pencil. 
A headshot of Bob Ross standing in village park.

Photo courtesy of Point Park University

Letter to the Editor: Professor Bob Ross responds to Rullo

Written By Robert Ross September 18, 2024

To the Editor, I was dismayed to read the September 12 letter to the editor by David Rullo, a Point Park alumnus and staff writer for The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. The ostensible purpose of Rullo’s...

Globe seniors Ana Bellamy and Erin Yudt pose for a photo in Village Park.

The Globe senior staff members reflect on their time at Point Park

April 17, 2024

Graduation is just a few days away. Our two seniors reflect on their time at the university and The Globe. Erin Yudt, Editor-in-Chief Where does one even begin? So much has happened during my three years...

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