Point Park Globe

University president Don Green resigns for “private, personal, and family reasons”

Written By Jake Dabkowski and Erin Yudt • January 25, 2023

Don Green has resigned as president of the university for “private, personal, and family reasons,” according to the Board of Trustees. “We support his decision and wish him the very...

Shooting near Wood St. T stop results in one death

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor • January 25, 2023

On January 19 at 2:31 p.m. Point Park police sent a message through the Point Alert system to inform students and faculty of a shooting at the Subway T-station on Wood Street. The suspect was 18-year-old...

Black Student Union first ever office opens office in Student Center

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor • January 25, 2023

On Friday January 20th for the first time ever the Black Student Union (BSU) held a grand opening event for their new office on the second floor of the Student Center, adjacent to the locker rooms. The...

Dean and artistic director of Pittsburgh Playhouse defends COPA schedule changes

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Editor-In-Chief • January 25, 2023

Garfield Lemonius, dean and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, defended the decision to schedule all COPA productions as one weekend performances. “As far as I know, there is...

Center for Inclusive Excellence to hold workshops throughout spring semester

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect • January 25, 2023

The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) will be holding monthly workshops this semester in their “Access in Action” series, discussing topics of disability politics, identity and advocacy. According...

Health care is accessible to Pittsburgh college students

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • January 25, 2023

Healthcare is one of those subjects which quickly become more controversial as you get older. Suddenly getting an annual check-up might be skipped for years just to avoid spending money. The complexities of American medical care creates layers which cannot be delved into fully in this article. Students in Pittsburgh may have easier access to healthcare than expected for them as a whole.

Are Pittsburgh EPA Projects environmentalism or anti-homelessness?

Written By Carson Folio, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

It was winter break, and I was on the way to work riding the bus out of the North Side. I remember that during my bus rides before moving onto campus I would regularly see a large homeless encampment on Stockton Avenue. While I thought it was unfortunate, seeing the encampment did not bother me; rather, I just hoped that the people in such a situation could find housing and were not bullied by the city.

Globe’s Point: Stay safe and aware of your surroundings

January 25, 2023

Happy Wednesday, Pioneers! This week’s Globe’s Point is a little bit heavier than usual and includes discussion about gun violence.

Globe’s Point: Be patient with Canvas and bus passes

January 20, 2023

Happy second week of the spring semester, Pioneers! We hope your first week of classes went well and that you are excited for the semester, especially since we got some amazing news this past week. As...

University tests Canvas through pilot program as Schoology subscription runs out

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor-Elect • January 18, 2023

Last Tuesday, the university announced that they will be switching Learning Management Systems (LMS) from Schoology to Canvas in the fall semester. The pilot program comes after long deliberation...

Students learn self defense on campus

Written By Alexis Wary, Staff Photographer • January 18, 2023

Living and traveling, especially alone, in a downtown city always has a risk. Many Point Park students have to worry about this when commuting to and from class, getting groceries, riding the bus, going...

La Gourmandine brings french pastries near campus library

Written By Cassandra Harris, News Editor • January 18, 2023

The “little taste of France” located near the University Center, La Gourmandine is a place worth visiting. This small bakery Is not only convenient and delicious, but the workers are fantastic people....