Spring 2023 – Page 5 – Point Park Globe

Proposed TikTok ban is not about protecting security

Written By Carson Folio, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

On March 23rd, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified on Capitol Hill regarding concerns about the app and its collection of user data. He was bombarded with questions that proved that those who want the app banned have no idea how technology works. This was made clear when U.S Rep Richard Hudson (NC) asked Chew “does TikTok access the home Wi-Fi network?”

Globe’s Point: We need affordable eating options downtown

March 29, 2023

Happy week 11, Pioneers! April is right around the corner, which means the end of the semester is right around the corner. We are so proud of all the work you have done and hope that you finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule for classes for next semester if you have not already done so.

Baseball sweeps WVU Tech on the road, continues hold on first place in RSC standings

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

Point Park baseball (15-5, 8-1 RSC) swept the WVU Tech Golden Bears (9-16, 4-5 RSC) on the road on March 16 and 17 in a three game series. The win over the sixth placed Golden Bears helped solidify the...

Track and Field visit NC for 49er’s Classic

Written By Mason Strawn, Co-Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

The men’s and women’s Track and Field teams traveled to Charlotte, NC over the March 16-17 weekend, to take part in the UNC Charlotte 49ers Classic. The 49ers Classic is an NCAA Division-I level and...

Softball splits doubleheader against Ohio Christian to start RSC play

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

Point Park softball (1-5, 1-1 RSC) opened up River States Conference play at home with a 6-4 win over Ohio Christian University in the first game. The Pioneers fell 6-5 in the second match. Senior pitcher...

The Rink Report: Penguins defeated by Rangers in blowout

Written By Anthony Cugini, Sports Columnist • March 22, 2023

The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in shut-out fashion after they scored six goals. This is the second time in a row the Rangers have routed the Penguins. It was never close —the...

Pittsburgh men’s basketball goes dancing

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

Despite a 96-69 loss to Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s men’s basketball tournament, the University of Pittsburgh’s men’s basketball team earned a spot as a play-in team in the...

Professional Career Readiness Center to be relocated to Student Center in major renovations

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

Starting mid-April, the main entrance to the Student Center will be closed due to construction, and students will have to use the back entrance on First Avenue. The Professional Career Readiness Center,...

Pittsburgh Union Progress workers hold bake sale as strike against the Post-Gazette enters its sixth month

Written By Cassandra Harris and Carson Folio • March 22, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, friends, union members, political candidates and families in support of the Pittsburgh Union Progress (PUP) strike baked cakes, pies and other sweets to raise money for the PUP’s...

Judging Java: Orbis Irish Coffee

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

A long time ago in Ireland, a man named Patrick allegedly played the flute and got rid of a bunch of snakes. Then he became Saint Patrick because the Catholic Church, much like Indiana Jones, hates snakes....

Opinions columnist Jason Riley details career journey

Written By Erin Yudt and Jake Dabkowski • March 22, 2023

In the Center for Media Innovation (CMI) Speaker Series, Jason Riley, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, visited the university and spoke on his career...

“Men on Boats” delivers timely gender norms commentary

Written By Erin Yudt, Editor Elect • March 22, 2023

This past weekend the play “Men on Boats” was put on at the playhouse. As with most shows I go to see, I knew nothing about this play before going to see it; I simply thought the title was funny. The...