The broken windows theory does not work for Pittsburgh

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • March 27, 2024

At the surface level, the Broken Windows Theory seems appetizing to a bustling, small city like Pittsburgh. If vandalization was decreased, or at the very least became less visible, then crime would decrease too, right?

Don’t expect the university to improve without your feedback

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • March 27, 2024

There is no denying that some conditions at the university are far from perfect, but without talking about these problems directly to those who have any control in correcting them, how can you expect anything to get better?

Banning TikTok is just the first step to censorship

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • March 20, 2024

Less than a year ago, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled on Capitol Hill over fears about our data being stolen and uploaded to servers in China...

Don’t “sit out” on emergencies on campus

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • March 13, 2024

When you think of a phone reporting line, common examples may include calling your internet provider to tell them your Wi-Fi is out, calling a customer service line or something like the 311 number.

Globe’s Point: Keep the “public” in public meetings

March 13, 2024

Happy week nine, Pioneers! It is hard to believe that we are almost one month until the end of the semester and that course registration for the summer and fall is already here.

Has veganism become irrelevant?

Written By August Stephens, Co-Editor of Opinions • March 13, 2024

Around 3% of all people in the United States in 2024 are vegan, according to the World Population Review. As someone who is currently in the process of removing dairy and meat-based products from their diet...

Why textbooks may soon become obsolete

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • March 6, 2024

Little time has passed since textbooks were last mentioned in this section.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Written By August Stephens, Co-Editor of Opinions • March 6, 2024

It’s March, Pioneers, and we’re halfway through the semester! March also marks Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the stories of women who came before us,

Globe’s Point: Journalists should not be jailed for doing their job

March 6, 2024

Welcome back from spring break, Pioneers, and happy March! New month, new opportunities!

Ignoring media does you no favors

Written By Vince Smykal, Copy Editor • February 21, 2024

One of my friends texted me the other day, shocked, saying, “Alexei Navalny died.” For those unaware, Navalny was the imprisoned leader of the Russian political party opposed to the corrupt rule of Vladimir Putin.

Do not listen to believers of “useless degrees”

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • February 21, 2024

Just like how you are likely to find detractors in your day-to-day life, you are probably going to experience people questioning you on your educational choices.

Globe’s Point: Stop the stigma of sexual health

February 21, 2024

Happy week seven and midterms  week, Pioneers! It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the spring semester.