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5 tips for taking care of yourself during finals week

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

Although preparing for finals and finishing up assignments is a stressful time, there are ways to make getting through it easier.

Pandemic impacts sports industry; athletics department, student athletes find ways fundraise

Written By Jonah Sommers, For The Globe • December 8, 2021

Financial struggles still plague the Point Park athletic department under the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, athletics staff has led fundraising efforts to help shore up budget shortfalls. According...

Student attendance wildly varies this semester

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • December 8, 2021

With the return of in-person operations for the Fall 2021 semester, Point Park students and faculty have noticed a fluctuation in student attendance and participation within both in-person and online classes, leading to questions as to why some have noticed increased attendance and participation while others have seen major declines.

End of semester reflection and looking forward to the new year

Written By Maegan Fewell, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

As a freshman finishing my first semester at Point Park University, most days, I feel like it's the last week of August again. On others, I feel like I've already been here for four years. (This all depends...

Men’s basketball falls in first conference games on the season

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

The men’s basketball team have had a tough stretch over their last three games. With back to back losses to River States Conference (RSC) rival’s WVU Tech Golden Bears on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 82-60 and...

Scientists in South Africa discover new COVID-19 variant Omicron

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • December 1, 2021

On November 23, scientists in South Africa discovered a new coronavirus variant that has been designated “Omicron” by the World Health Organization (WHO). The variant, officially known as B.1.1.529, has confirmed cases in 16 different countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada as of Monday, Nov. 29.

SGA Legislative Body votes not to pass censures against recording secretary

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • December 1, 2021

In the Student Government Association (SGA)’s first meeting back from the recent break on Monday evening, a two-count censure trial was held against a member of the Executive Cabinet. The two separate...

Globe’s Point: Take A Break

November 17, 2021

Pioneers: enjoy your break and try not to stress too much.

Everyone’s college experience is and will be unique

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Opinions Editor • November 17, 2021

Going into my first semester as a college student, I had no idea what to expect. Of course, I’d heard things here and there from relatives or friends who had already gone through or began the experience,...

Jana Schmid reflects on cross country journey from Germany to United States

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • November 17, 2021

Jana Schmid is a student during the week, but weekends are much different. When Saturday comes around, she dons the green and gold cross country uniform, laces up her shoes and is prepared to run 5,000...

Women’s Soccer fall in Semifinals of RSC playoffs, end season with 8-8-3 record overall

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • November 17, 2021

The women’s soccer team’s season came to end on Wednesday, Nov. 10, after losing in the River States Conference (RSC) playoff semifinals.

5 tips to avoid end of semester burnout

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • November 17, 2021

Here are some tips to make sure your brain gets the rest and the strength it needs to push you through these last few weeks of the long, fall semester.