Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

‘Burgh Bites: The best bites from this academic year

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025
This semester had its highs and lows along with its good and bad meals. The most were served for breakfast and the fewest were for dinner. To all of you that followed along, thank you. It was an absolute joy to go to new places, try new things and share them all with you this last semester.

New dean hired for the School of Arts and Sciences

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025
Starting July 1 this year, Point Park will have a new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Becky Spritz.
"A Year Full of Kindness: Congratulations!" by Abby Calub

“A Year Full of Kindness: Congratulations!” by Abby Calub

Written By Abby Calub • April 16, 2025
The final issue (of the semester) of A Year Full of Kindness.
Akeem Mustapha sprints in a short-distance race at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational on March 28.

Track and field place big in two meets simultaneously

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Point Park’s track and field teams competed at two different meets this weekend: the Bison Outdoor Classic and the Westminster Invitational.
SGA President Kyle Maclaughlin (left) and Vice President Dillon Peterson (right) pose for a photo after SGA's final meeting.

Outgoing SGA president and vice president talk about their accomplishments, hopes for next year’s administration

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025
In their 30 weeks leading the Student Government Association (SGA), President Kyle Maclaughlin and Vice President Dillion Peterson said they’ve made great strides in improving student life at Point Park.
Christian Rangel was elected SGA president and Maddigan Balfe was elected SGA vice president on Tuesday, April 8. Photos courtesy of Christian Rangel and Maddigan Balfe.

Rangel and Balfe sworn in to lead SGA

Written By Cassandra Harris, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025
The Student Government Association (SGA) swore in its fall 2025 President Christian Rangel and Vice President Madigan Balfe at its final weekly Monday meeting by cracking jokes and sharing their farewells.
The former YMCA headquarters at 305 Wood St. continues to sit empty ever since Mandarin Gourmet's 2023 closing.

Apartment project at former YWCA building in limbo despite extra funding

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025
As the former YWCA building at 305 Wood St. sits vacant with a sign advertising future luxury apartment complexes at the site with no lights or activity, hopes for more “off-campus” housing right in-between Point Park’s campus continue to dwindle.

Tuition to increase 3.8%

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025
Tuition will increase by 3.8% for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semester, according to Point Park’s tuition and costs section of its website.
This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, 'The King and I,' Jim Buccilli and more

This week in Point Park History: USG Election Results, Open Dorms, ‘The King and I,’ Jim Buccilli and more

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2025
This week in Point Park history mirrors much of what went on this week, especially with SGA elections and graduation on the horizon.
Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Hot Tea with Z: When should I move on?

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
How long should I wait before moving on from a relationship? What is the best way to handle a break up? Am I a bad person for quickly getting over a breakup? Is it wrong to have desires for a relationship even if I have just left one?
"The Bridge Kingdom" and "The Traitor Queen" by Danielle L. Jensen are two high-quality books that create an easy-to-imagine world.

‘The Bridge Kingdom’ creates a compelling world and characters that draws readers in

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • April 16, 2025
“The Bridge Kingdom” by Danielle L. Jensen is the first book from “The Bridge Kingdom” series, which currently consists of five books.
Pittsburgh police contain a crime scene on Forbes Avenue where evidence of a shooting was found.

Crime report for April 7 to April 14

Written By Carson Folio and Gavin Petrone • April 16, 2025
A 19-year-old man is in the hospital after he walked up to the Pittsburgh Police Downtown safety center saying he was shot at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Smithfield Street around 11 p.m. Sunday.
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