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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2023

Written By Rachel Ross, Co-Features/A&E Editor • February 22, 2023

In the past decade or so, the commercial breaks during the Super Bowl have become almost as highly anticipated as the actual game itself. It’s not just a bunch of advertisers interrupting the game anymore;...

‘Flipturn’ brings astrological dreamscape to The Thunderbird

Written By Alexis Wary, Staff Photographer • February 22, 2023

Rather than having the pleasure of eating hot wings doused in ranch while watching America's most beloved sport, I felt a concert on Super Bowl Sunday would be more entertaining. Specifically, the indie/alternative...

Former SGA president details run for county council

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • February 22, 2023

Dennis McDermott served as president of student government for two years. Now out of the Point Park political scene after graduating last year, he hopes to break into county politics. McDermott announced...

Curated Flame smoke shop aims to diversify market

Written By Evan Levine, Staff Photographer • February 22, 2023

Editor’s Note: The Globe does not condone illegal or illicit drug usage. Most smoke shops are all the same: windows filled with bright neon signs sporting drug references, a plastic gas-mask bong...

Federal Work Study Program to end between March 19 and April 1

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect • February 22, 2023

On Monday morning, Federal-Work-Study (FWS) students received an email from Human Resources stating that their hours will be reduced to five hours per week until the program ends between March 19 and April...

Elizabeth Forward High School alumni react to school’s recent fire

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor • February 22, 2023

On Sunday, February 12 at 5:30 a.m., a fire erupted at Elizabeth Forward (EF) High School. It was contained to one side of the school, causing severe damages to the auditorium and band wing. According...

Backlash surrounding Fetterman hospitalization shows mental health stigma

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Content warning: This article includes discussions around mental illness and hospitalization. If you or a friend are experiencing mental health issues, please seek support through the Resolve Crisis Center or dial 988.

Judging Java: Delanie’s Revisited

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Coffee Columnist • February 22, 2023

One of the first coffee shops that I ever reviewed for this column happens to be one of my favorite coffee shops in the Pittsburgh area. Delanie’s Coffee, on East Carson Street in the South Side, is...

We value parasocial relationships too much.

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • February 22, 2023

Human beings in the age of the internet have exacerbated parasocial relationships. They are one-sided relationships where one person is extending all of the mental and emotional energy out to another party.

Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo returns to city for the sixth year in a row

Written By Ana Bellamy, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

It is hard to escape the buzzing of the tattoo machines. Rock, nu-metal, rap, and hip-hop can be heard on many portable speakers. The crunching of the plastic wrap protects the intricate carpet below from...

Globe’s Point: Good luck on midterms and enjoy spring break

February 22, 2023

Happy week seven, Pioneers! It is crazy to believe that we are already halfway through the spring semester and three quarters of the way through the academic year. You should be so incredibly proud of yourself and all the hard work that you have been doing. Put down this paper right now and give yourself a pat on the back. It is time to reward yourself this spring break.

The Globe is an editorially independent newspaper

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2023

The Globe is an editorially independent newspaper. We are entirely student-run, and no one from the university is allowed to tell us what we can or cannot publish. The minute that the university makes a decision on what can be published, we will stop being a newspaper.