Men’s Soccer plays last road non-conference games; shift focus to Madonna University and River State Conference play

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • September 14, 2022

The Point Park Men’s soccer team had their final road conference game, taking on the Lourdes University Gray Wolves in Sylvania, Ohio. The Pioneers came into the matchup after the Blue Devil Classic...

Grey Day Tour by rap duo $uicideboy$ sells out Stage AE

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 14, 2022

If you were walking home from the Pirates baseball game on September 7, you probably would’ve heard “heys” and thumping beats pumping out of Stage AE as $uicideboy$ introduced fans to their second Grey Day Tour.

Comedian Kurtis Conner wows fans with stand-up tour

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 14, 2022

On Sunday, September 4th, I saw Kurtis Conner’s live stand up comedy routine in Buffalo, New York. For those unfamiliar, Conner is an internet personality, primarily creating commentary YouTube content, with over 4 million subscribers on the platform. I’ve been a big fan for several years now, and so when I heard that he was going on a stand up tour with fellow web personalities Jacob Sharpe and Dean Hebscher, and that they would be stopping in my hometown, I took the opportunity to see the internet boys live.

“The Rehearsal” blurs comedy and reality together

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • September 14, 2022

In the past twenty years, a new style of comedy has arisen. These movies and shows present real people’s reactions to various situations, often scripted or improvised by a host or actor playing a character. The first mainstream, notable example of this style is 2004’s “Borat.” In “Borat,” Sacha Baron Cohen portrays the titular “Borat,” a fictitious journalist from Khazikstan who travels across America and interviews various people. A majority of the people that he interacts with in the movie are real people, and their reactions to his antics are genuine.

Women’s soccer falls to 0-5 after loses to #24 ranked Grace College, Lourdes University

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • September 14, 2022

The women’s soccer team fell to 0-5 on their early 2022 fall season, losing to ranked Grace College on Monday, Sept. 5 2-0, and Lourdes University on Saturday, Sept. 10 1-0. Both games were on the road....

Judging Java: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • September 14, 2022

Few things are as inescapable as time. No matter how hard you fight it, no matter how hard you deny it, time is going to pass. People will grow older, presidents will be replaced, new blockbuster film franchises will overtake old ones. The leaves will always change with the seasons and then fall. The roaring cold of winter will always overtake the brisk autumn, only to be replaced by the breath of springtime and the radiance of summer. 

6 first semester tips for college freshmen from a college senior

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • September 14, 2022

Starting college as a freshman is a time of new beginnings with a lot to learn. It’s easy to get caught up in the confusion of a new place with new people and new experiences. Not to mention there’s learning how college classes work, being bombarded with organization and club options, getting used to having roommates, and oh so much more. With so much happening on college campuses, you might be wondering where to start. As a senior in college, here are a few tips and tricks to get you through the first fall semester and start your college story. 

Letter from the Editor: Journalists are Human

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2022

This article is going to be a little bit less traditional of an opinions piece, however it still belongs in this section. My name is Jake Dabkowski, and I am the new Editor-In-Chief of The Globe, Point Park’s student run newspaper that you’re reading online right now.

Are journalists opinions obsolete?

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Section Editor • September 7, 2022

For those of you who do not know me, hello! I am a sophomore Journalism major who has always had an interest in writing, reading, and learning about how people communicate.

Softball seniors reflect on their time at Point Park

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 21, 2022

The Point Park softball team has five seniors this season and each player has put their heart and soul into the sport. The seniors came from different high schools and backgrounds, but all five played...

Class of 2022 Senior Reflections: Farewell Point Park

April 20, 2022

Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief A blinking cursor and a blank document have tormented me the last few days. I have written, and rewritten, drafts of this reflection many times over, never feeling satisfied...

Matt Pascal talks about qualifying for the Kayaking World Championships

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 20, 2022

Teachers have various ways of commuting to work. Professors drive their car, catch an uber or take the bus. However, Dr. Matt Pascal did the unthinkable and kayaked to work one day during finals week last...