Point Park Globe

COVID-19 two-year anniversary causes students to reflect upon their personal college experiences

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • March 9, 2022

On Saturday, March 12, Point Park will mark the two-year anniversary of shifting from fully in-person classes to online learning due to the COVID-19. And, two years on, another class of seniors are...

Commuter students raise concern over price and accessibility, call for administrative action

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • March 9, 2022

Students have long voiced difficulties of commuting to campus, with many calling upon the administration to provide university-developed parking spaces and discounted rates for city parking. “I strongly...

University planning to allow local professionals to rent campus spaces

Written By Amanda Andrews, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2022

Point Park University President Don Green is seeking to consolidate space on campus, which would involve allowing local working professionals to rent certain areas in university buildings.

Students express advice and concerns over spring break

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 23, 2022

Spring break is a time for students to wind down and pause the steady stream of busy classwork. It’s also a time when students travel to different destinations in hopes of taking a mini-vacation. This year, the university is resuming spring break for the first time since 2020.

Bridge work, repairs cause commuter concerns

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • February 23, 2022

On February 3, Allegheny County announced plans to repair and replace multiple bridges, leading to mixed commuter concerns over the impact these plans could have on transportation to campus. Following...

Men and Women’s Track and Field take home second RSC Championship in a row

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • February 23, 2022

In the men’s and women's track and field meet, the Pioneers annihilated their competition.

SGA applications to close this Friday

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer • February 23, 2022

Applications to become a senator, vice president, or president for the Student Government Association (SGA) will close this Friday at 11:59 p.m.

Men’s basketball finishes their season at 10- 16, fall short of a playoff spot with final game

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • February 23, 2022

The men’s basketball season came to an end this Saturday, Feb. 19, with a 10-16 record and a 5-12 River State Conference (RSC) record to place fifth in the East division. After defeating Carlow University...

Point Park Women’s Basketball finishes their season

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • February 23, 2022

The Pioneers played their final two games of the season against River States Conference rivals.

President Don Green asks faculty, staff to wear name tags

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • February 16, 2022

President Don Green announced via email that the university will be distributing name tags to faculty and staff — and the announcement has been met with mixed responses.

Men’s basketball fall to 9-14, heads into last week of play

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • February 16, 2022

The men’s basketball team went 0-3 this week in their three matchups, falling to 9-14 on the season and 4-11 in River State Conference play. The Pioneers fell on the road to the West Virginia Tech Golden...

Basketball seniors using extra year of eligibility make a difference on and off the court

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • February 16, 2022

It isn’t often that three players use their extra year of eligibility simultaneously. College and basketball are left behind after graduation and one moves into the workforce. Nevertheless, Michelle...