SGA to host Blind Dating Event in LH Ballroom

Written By Erin Yudt, SGA Beat Writer • February 16, 2022

The Student Government Association (SGA) will be hosting a Blind Dating event on February 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Hall ballroom.

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ is stuck in Star Wars’ past

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor Elect • February 16, 2022

The entire show boils down to “remember Return of the Jedi?” Almost all of the imagery of the series is ripped straight from that movie, with most of it being from the first 20 or so minutes of it.

Tracking New Music Releases with Zac Wittman: Big Thief, Cult Of Luna, Spoon, alt-J, Voivod

Written By Zachary Wittman, Music Columnist • February 16, 2022

Consistency is key this week with so many artists continuing their clean track records. In these reviews, I cover some of that consistency on both sides of the spectrum. The good, the bad and the breathtaking.

Judging Java: The McDonald’s Soft Serve and Iced Coffee Life Hack

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • February 16, 2022

Recently, I was on a viral short-form video sharing app TikTok and saw a new trend: people ordering an iced coffee and soft serve vanilla ice cream from McDonald’s and then dunking the soft serve into the coffee. So, in the effort of keeping with the times and blending in with the cool kids, this week I did just that.

Pittsburgh neighborhoods to explore this spring break

Written By Tia Bailey, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 16, 2022

If you’re staying on campus or just in Pittsburgh in general over break, consider this the perfect time to explore neighborhoods you maybe haven’t had the chance to walk and shop through before.

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...

The Rink Report: Pens win three straight after All-star break

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • February 16, 2022

After beating the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, the Penguins are now winners of three straight games.

Banning books is an injustice to children and to history

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Opinions Editor • February 16, 2022

Book banning is absolutely ludicrous, and it is completely baffling that we are still having to discuss it in 2022.

Concerts are a gift to the human experience

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • February 16, 2022

I have attended small, second floor bar concerts, and large concerts, but Harry Styles has possibly drawn the largest crowd I have ever seen so far. My mom took me to see Big Time Rush as my first concert...

Globe’s Point: Take Care of Yourself

February 16, 2022

We’d like to remind everyone that self-care is incredibly important.

The Globe News Brief – February 16, 2022

Written By Caitlyn Scott, Co-News Editor • February 16, 2022

Port Authority bridge shift caused by winter weather conditions The Pittsburgh Port Authority announced on February 10 that the closure of the Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge was the result of water...

Globe’s Point: The Importance of Editorial Independence

February 9, 2022

We pride ourselves on being an editorially independent newspaper. We are truly fortunate to call ourselves that, and it is the main reason we are able to consistently deliver the level of content that...