Globe’s Point: Why does news writing look different?

Written By The Globe Editorial Staff • January 22, 2025

When reading The Globe and content from other media outlets, does it seem like they use specific spellings for every word? Or refuse to use certain words? Or maybe you’ve noticed that numbers are sometimes spelled out and sometimes aren’t?

Hot Tea with Z: Week Two

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

How do I talk to a friend about something that could possibly hurt their feelings? How do you express that someone else hurt your feelings? 

Anti-aging beauty trends target young femme people

Written By August Stephens, Co-Opinions Editor • January 22, 2025

Botox, retinol products, Pilates studios– these “reverse aging” and high intensity exercise trends need to stop targeting everyone, especially femme people. 

TikTok temporarily shut down ahead of second Trump term

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 22, 2025

A ban on TikTok went into effect on Jan. 19, in the United States, causing the app to go “dark” after a Supreme Court ruling upheld the ban. The ban not only affected TikTok, but also apps like Lemon8 and Capcut which are owned by the same parent company as TikTok.  

‘Untitled’ by Ren Seger

Written By Ren Seger • January 22, 2025

The TikTok ban went into effect. 12 hours later, it's lifted.

Book Review: Ana Huang’s ‘King of Sin’

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 22, 2025

Ana Huang is an author that has released many new books in the past five years. Since 2020, Huang has released 15 books. Many of those books are interconnected standalones -- books that can be read by themselves or with the rest of the series. These include books from series such as her “Twisted” and “King of Sin” series. 

‘Terrible luck with the weather lately’ by Khalil Johnson

Written By Khalil Johnson, Graphic Designer • January 22, 2025

Ever get pelted with a stream of endless snow? So has Khalil.

PITTSBURGH MEDIA PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Written By Caleb McCartney, Photo Editor • January 22, 2025

Journalists, news outlets and alumni gathered in Lawrence Hall 200 - also known as the fishbowl - discuss leadership changes in the Pittsburgh Media Partnership. Two chairs were elected, then it was decided...

California wildfires deserve more mainstream recognition

Written By Robert Fornataro, Co-Features and A&E Editor • January 22, 2025

After scrolling on TikTok, Instagram or anywhere else on the internet, you will likely have come across the massive wildfires tearing through the greater Los Angeles area.

‘POINTGIRL PPU Tournament Arc 3’ by Adrian Y Lozano-Rea

Written By Adrian Y Lozano-Rea • January 22, 2025

PointGirl is back for the third time this semester. Who will her next foe be?

Men’s basketball edges past WVSU

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

In their first game at home since winter break, the Pioneers played West Virginia State on Jan. 11, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym where they won by one point with a final score of 76-75.  

Streaming services are just too greedy

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Co-Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025

Throughout the years, streaming services have gotten more popular and arguably more greedy. These services are often utilized by college students, whether for the sake of binging or providing background noise.