The Globe News Brief – 4/6/2022

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • April 6, 2022

Scientists transmit broadcast of Earth’s location into space A radio signal dubbed the “Beacon in the Galaxy” (BITC) message is being broadcast by scientists into space in hopes of contacting...

Gas Prices spike cause commuter concerns

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • April 6, 2022

Students, faculty and staff who rely on personal transportation to campus have continued to be hit with increasing gas prices.

Take the time to heal from burnout

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • April 6, 2022

Burnout: a mental health related phrase that may be thrown around too much but also not taken as seriously as it should be. With four weeks left in the semester, you are probably feeling like you're drowning or exhausted. There are days where getting out of bed is the chore, and you feel like you can’t even leave for class.

Tracking New Music Releases with Zac Wittman: Red Hot Chili Peppers, PUP, Meshuggah, Duster, Lobsterfight

Written By Zachary Wittman, Music Columnist • April 6, 2022

The wait is over for fans of bands new and old as many artists finally break lengthy gaps in releases, creating one of the most consistent weeks thus far.

Pioneer Public: Bethany Latham (James The Seventh)

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • April 6, 2022

A sophomore public relations and advertising student with a love for music, Bethany Latham, known artistically as James The Seventh, has created a psychedelic musician identity and a body of work to follow the same theme. When an injury stopped Latham from dancing in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, she turned to music. It was a gift from her dad that encouraged her, after years of considering writing songs, to finally leap into the music scene.

Oscars bring comedians’ role into question

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • April 6, 2022

At this point in my life, I consider myself a comedian. An amateur comedian, sure, but I still consider myself a comedian. I’ve been performing live comedy for over five years now in multiple forms, and I’ve also been involved in multiple internet comedy specials. I spend most of my time as one half of Pittsburgh’s favorite comedy duo band, The Moon is a Hologram. We earned the title of Pittsburgh’s favorite comedy duo band on a technicality as there aren’t any other comedy duo bands in the area, but that’s neither here nor there. 

Four movies with soundtracks to jam out to

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • April 6, 2022

There is a lot that goes into a good movie. The plot, directing, acting and much more are important components, but something that gets overlooked sometimes is the soundtrack. While some movies seem to lack this element, others absolutely nail the music, and it makes the viewing experience that much better.

Judging Java: Starbucks Baya Energy Drink

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • April 6, 2022

If you’ve been watching television lately, you’ve probably seen an advertisement for Starbucks’ new Baya Energy drink. The drink only comes in can form, it’s not something you can order in their stores but rather something at supermarkets and convenience stores.

Congress should pass Daylight Saving Bill

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Opinions Editor • April 6, 2022

I had never really given a ton of thought to Daylight Saving Time previously. I’ve always filed it in my brain as something that just happens. You know, you do the whole thing with the clocks, even though we’ve reached the point now where a majority of them are automated and change on their own, everyone complains that they’re losing an hour of sleep and it’s still pitch black outside at six in the morning. 

Point Park announces new indoor mask policy

Written By Zack Lawry, Co-News Editor • March 30, 2022

Point Park has announced an updated indoor mask policy in response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, only requiring masks to be worn “in indoor instructional spaces and on the elevators.”

Pioneer Public: Ariela Pineda

Written By Kylie Thomas, Co-Features/A&E Editor • March 30, 2022

Ariela Pineda is a sophomore acting major deeply inspired by her Latinx roots. Not only is she an actress, but she is also the main reason the LatinX Student Association is up and running with a variety of events to bring Latinx culture and representation to the forefront of campus life on Point Park.

The Globe News Brief

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • March 30, 2022

This is the Globe News Brief for the week of March 30.