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Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024

Barack Obama spoke at the Fitzgerald Field House, a University of Pittsburgh building, at a private event on Thursday, 26 days before the election

Singer Ricky Montgomery cancels Pittsburgh show

Written By Robert Fornataro, Features/A&E Co-Editor • October 16, 2024

Many Pittsburghers are mourning the loss of a concert experience after Ricky Montgomery, a popular American singer-songwriter, canceled his Pittsburgh show just one day before his performance.

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.

Protesters gather outside United Steelworkers headquarters during Biden’s visit to Pittsburgh

Written By Evan Levine and Erin Yudt • April 17, 2024

In a speech at the Pittsburgh headquarters of the United Steelworkers, President Joe Biden pledged on Wednesday to keep U.S. Steel U.S. owned. Biden's visit came after months of discussion about Japan-based...

Penguins winless during two-game road trip

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

The Penguins traveled to Minnesota and Winnipeg this past weekend and came up short in both games. On Friday night, the Minnesota Wild honored goaltender and former Penguins player...

Amid rising anti-semitism in Pittsburgh, Jewish students continue celebrating Hanukkah

Written By Cassandra Harris, Gavin Petrone • December 6, 2023

As the Point Park holiday break approaches, organizations are trying to squeeze in holiday celebrations before campus closes on December 22 and reopens on January 1. “The university does...

City-wide plastic bag ban to begin at the end of this week

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • October 11, 2023

Stores will need to begin charging a minimum of 10 cents for recycled brown bags as a city wide ban of plastic bags is enforced, according to Olga George, press secretary for the Mayor’s office. Certain...

WXPI reboots classic Pittsburgh show “Chiller Theater”

Written By Ana Bellamy, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 27, 2023

It has been 60 years since Chiller Theater, the broadcast television show, was created in the heart of Pittsburgh, and now, after decades of being off-air, WPXI and Scarehouse are rebooting the series...

A look into the Penguins preseason

Written By Jake Loveisky and Megan Lukitsch • September 6, 2023

As a new year approaches for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a lot has changed both on and off the ice. Although last year was a difficult one for the club, with the Penguins missing the playoffs...

Baseball sweeps Washington & Jefferson, take series over RSC rival IU-Southeast

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • April 12, 2023

Point Park baseball (24-9, 15-3 RSC) went 5-1 last week, including a doubleheader sweep on the road against Washington & Jefferson College on March 4, and a home series win over Indiana University...

Point Park softball loses four games in a row against River States Conference foes

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • April 12, 2023

After winning four games in a row, the Pioneers (RSC) are on a four game skid. St-Mary’s-of-the-Woods College and Oakland City University (14-11, 7-8 RSC) dealt Point Park two losses at home. The...