Point Park Globe

Library open again on Sundays from 1 to 10 p.m.

Written By Michelangelo Pellis, News Editor • February 7, 2024

Effective immediately, the library will open back up to students on Sundays. It will be open from one p.m. to 10 p.m. Elizabeth Evans, a university librarian, announced the new hours last Tuesday in...

Our university mascot is problematic

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • February 7, 2024

As the Point Park Pioneers, we have a right to say that our mascot as a “Pioneer” is problematic. Although the role of a pioneer is to typically lead and invest in opportunity, it still has historical...

SAIL Director leaves for Penn State Greater Allegheny

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief • January 31, 2024

Director of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership (SAIL) Brad Kovalcik has officially left the university, with his last day being this past Friday. Kovalcik will now be the Office...

University core curriculum being reassessed in implementation of Pioneer Vision 2030

Written By Erin Yudt and Cassandra Harris • January 10, 2024

After the announcement of Pioneer Vision 2030, step two of President Chris Brussalis’ university strategic plan, faculty members have been working on assessing and revising the university's core curriculum,...

University changes broadcast capstone and major among other scheduling issues

Written By Michelangelo Pellis and Ashtyn Harter • November 15, 2023

As course registration opened this past week for the spring semester, students are facing some issues with core classes changing for their major. Two years ago, the traditional broadcast production...

President Brussalis announces part two of university’s strategic planning

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2023

On Monday, university President Chris Brussalis announced “Pioneer Vision 2030,” the next strategic plan for the university. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the plan last week. “Pioneer...

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...

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...

Why is it hard for athletes to come out as gay?

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

In 2023, it is no secret that there are gay athletes in the major sports industries, but why are there such few athletes out of the closet? The WNBA undoubtedly has the most openly LGBTQ+ athletes and...

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...

Baseball splits series against Ohio Christian to start month of April

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • April 5, 2023

Point Park baseball split their weekend series against River States Conference rival Ohio Christian University (10-20, RSC 7-7) after a flurry of rescheduled dates due to weather issues. The Pioneers defeated...