Students speak out as Point Park shifts back to in-person classes, raise concerns about health and safety

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 8, 2021

The Fall 2021 semester has kicked off, with classes being completely in-person. Students no longer have the option to take classes remotely, although COVID-19 is still going strong.

Arbitrator orders university to reinstate 17 non-tenured full-time faculty who received layoff notices last spring

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief • September 1, 2021

However, as the dust settles from this arbitration process, the university and the union are months into negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with no end in sight, while students and the wider campus community are still reckoning with the aftermath of the proposed cuts from February.

Women’s soccer fall in season opener, start season 0-2

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • September 1, 2021

The women’s soccer team started off their 2021 season with two tough losses at home, falling to out of conference Goshen College 2-0 on Friday, August 27, and 14th ranked Grace College 3-0 on Saturday, August 28. The Pioneers start off their season 0-2 for the first time since 2019.

Pioneer Public: Angelo Gargaro

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 1, 2021

Point Park is kicking off the new year with some new staff, and Angelo Gargaro is switching positions as the new Director of Student Conduct.

Two faculty members appointed to new positions in conservatory

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 1, 2021

As the school year gets into full swing, two faculty members have taken on new positions in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA).

Allegheny County officials urge caution as Delta variant spurs on new surge in COVID-19 cases

Written By Caitlyn Scott, News Editor • September 1, 2021

With eight states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, negotiations of mitigation efforts have become prevalent within Pennsylvania for the return of fully in-person operations for businesses and schools this fall.

President Donald Green reflects on how previous higher education experiences prepared him for Point Park

Written By Amanda Andrews and Jake Dabkowski • September 1, 2021

In an exclusive interview with The Globe on August 11, President Donald Green spoke of several topics, ranging from his observations of downtown Pittsburgh so far, his perspective on the role of higher education and his goals for Point Park going forward.