Globe’s Point: ‘Je suis Charlie’ threatens speech

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • January 21, 2015

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day often comes the discussion of civil rights movements and inequality in America.

Leelah Alcorn a teenage tragedy, not a hero

Written By Devon Strayer, For The Globe • January 21, 2015

As a bisexual and gender fluid individual, I tend to follow what is happening in the LGBTQ community more closely than most people.

Honor MLK Jr.’s legacy

Written By Laura Byko, Co-Opinions Editor • January 21, 2015

On Monday, the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Well, Point Park didn’t, but that’s another article for another day.)

Swiss athlete excels at PPU

Written By Karen Mao • January 15, 2015

Swiss native Tabea Dalliard was dreaming about her future in volleyball when she was told about opportunities in American college athletics. 

All students invited to help plan Pioneer Community Day

Written By Mia Rupani, Assistant to the Editor • January 14, 2015

As the head of Point Park’s governing body, Julian Singleton addressed his concerns surrounding Pioneer Community Day (PCD) at Monday’s legislative body meeting.

Downtown gets first food store

Written By Christine Manganas, Co-Features Editor • January 14, 2015

Market Street Grocery, soon to be Downtown’s only food store, sets to open its doors shortly into the spring semester.

New Co-Curricular Transcript encourages student involvement

Written By Karen Mao, For The Globe • January 14, 2015

  Point Park Freshmen, Class of 2018, will be the first to benefit from a new initiative called Co-Curricular Transcripts (CCT), which will allow students to showcase their extracurricular successes...

Two years free a mistake

Written By Kariann Mano, Business Manager • January 14, 2015

I’m sure many students around the United States have heard the recent news that President Barack Obama intends to offer two years’ tuition of community college for free.

Pioneers open New Year against conference rivals

Written By Christine Cestra, For The Globe • January 14, 2015

While the Point Park community went on winter break, the men’s basketball team kept themselves warm with nine games over the break.

Crime Report for spring 2015 week one

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • January 14, 2015

Jan. 5: Theft in Pioneer Hall reported at 9:32 a.m. Under investigation. Jan. 6: Noise complaint in the Boulevard Apartments reported at 10:32 a.m. Jan. 7: Elevator entrapment reported in Academic...

Scholarships heal only some of students’ painful loan debt

Written By Mallory McGuire, For The Globe • January 14, 2015

Allison Gray handled her approximate $35,000 tuition and fees at Point Park because she won several scholarships, but she still managed to rack up $28,000 in debt by the time she graduated last spring. 

Winter weather may freeze attendance during cold season

Written By April Yanko, For The Globe • January 14, 2015

Sophomore dancer Emelina Lopez was dragging from cold symptoms but went to class because she feared losing ground in the dance program.