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Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

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Jordan Kullen and Leandro Bilello-Rodriguez sit in Village Park to register new voters.

Pioneer Public: Voter registration in Village Park

Written By Rachel Ross, Feats/A&E Editor • September 18, 2024
With the 2024 Presidential Election quickly approaching, it’s likely you’ve seen or been approached by canvassers throughout the city ensuring you are registered to vote. One of those individuals is junior theater arts major Leandro Bilello-Rodriguez, who has devoted a large portion of his work to making sure his fellow Point Park students are prepared to cast their ballots this November. 
Chris Thomas poses for a headshot. Thomas began his position at Point Park as SID in late August. Photo courtesy of Chris Thomas

Thomas hired as Sports Information Director

Written By Brynn Rees, Sports Editor • September 18, 2024
Point Park Athletics announced Chris Thomas as the new Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director (SID) last month. 
A turnstile in the student center that is still stuck open.

ID center shifts to public safety department

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, Co-News Editor • September 18, 2024
To offer 24/7 availability and ensure ID-related issues are resolved promptly, the ID Center is now integrated into the Department of Public Safety, according to Point Park Chief of Police Jeffrey Besong.
The suspect that harassed multiple students sits inside of a university police car outside of Thayer.

Student physically harassed by male outside of Lawrence Hall

Written By Peyton Martin, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 6, just outside of Lawrence Hall on Wood Street, a few Point Park students had a run-in with a combative male. Although no one was injured, the man is now facing harassment charges. 

Full-Time faculty union still without fair contract

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2024

COVID-19 is still here

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • September 13, 2023
Being able to move on from COVID-19 to the point where it did not affect anybody anymore is a wish that is likely shared by most – that is, those who are not oblivious or absent-minded to the point where they still deny its existence. Forgetting the pandemic ever happened is wishful thinking; as much as it may not seem like the case anymore, those years affected all of us.

Be mindful this Suicide Prevention Month

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • September 13, 2023
September marks the start of Suicide Prevention Month, and World Suicide Prevention Day was September 10. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in college students, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Standardize LGBTQ+ hate crime laws in the United States

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • September 6, 2023
According to a landmark ruling in Brazil, homophobic hate speech is now punishable by a prison sentence. From the queer media outlet, them, the country’s federal hate crime law now extends to LGBTQIA+ people.

Point Café should remain reliable for students

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • September 6, 2023
When the Point Café was revamped for the 2022-2023 academic year, there was a sense of added convenience in being able to get your on-campus meals and bring them wherever.

Point Park softball enters a three game skid while on the road against RSC opponents

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • April 19, 2023

After Point Park softball found three wins in a row, they were fed three back-to-back-to-back losses on the road against River State Conference opponents. The Pioneers (13-15, 10-10 RSC) defeated WVU Tech...

Photo courtesy of Kevin Taylor. The Point Park baseball team walking off the field after their walk off victory against Seton Hill on April 11.

Baseball defeat NCAA DII Seton Hill, lose first series in RSC to Midway University

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • April 19, 2023

Point Park baseball (26-11, RSC 16-5) went 2-2 last week after they defeated NCAA Division II opponent Seton Hill on April 11 before they lost two of three in a road series against River States Conference...

Globe Staff Senior Reflections

April 19, 2023
Senior staff Editors Jake Dabkowski, Mason Strawn, and Kylie Thomas reflect on their time at Point Park University and The Globe.
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