Massive snowfall blankets Downtown

Written By Carson Folio and Thomas Speranza • January 28, 2026

Downtown Pittsburgh was transformed into a winter wonderland or a snowy, slushy mess, depending on who was asked.

Recent ICE activity spikes concern in international students at Point Park

Written By Yadelys Suarez, For The Globe • January 28, 2026

ICE activity in the U.S. has risen dramatically, including a few incidents around Pittsburgh and in the city.

Winter storm pummels Downtown

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • January 28, 2026

After last weekend’s snowfall missed the nearly 16 year standing record of 11.4 inches of snow by only 0.2 inches, according to WESA, Pittsburgh mayor Corey O’Connor declared a state of emergency.

Oscar nominations full of surprises

Written By Elle Murphy, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

On the morning of Thursday, Jan. 22, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced, and, like the last two years, I watched the announcement livestream on YouTube at 8:30 in the morning.

HXOUSE plans partnership with Point Park University

Written By Andrew Burgman, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

Point Park University announced a partnership with HXOUSE, a creative incubator co-founded by La Mar Taylor and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, to launch a new creative direction micro-credential program aimed at providing industry-led training for students and emerging creatives.

New Welcome Center completed

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • January 28, 2026

After missing its deadline for completion last November, the new Welcome Center has officially opened on the second floor of Academic Hall.

Emergency phones discontinued and to be removed from every building

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026

Anybody who picks up the handset of a red or tan wall phone left on campus won’t hear a dial tone, any instructions or even an old message telling the caller to try their call again. Instead, they will be met with silence — and an occasional electronic buzzing sound.

Regency masquerade ball transforms Career Readiness Center into gala hall

Written By Thomas Speranza, Photo Editor • January 28, 2026

To celebrate students returning to campus, Point Park hosted a winter dance for the first time in several years.

Movies rebound from slow start in 2025

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

The film world was made a bit more interesting in 2025. What started out as a pretty barren wasteland filled with remakes, adaptations and sequels evolved into a beautiful landscape filled with films that felt different.

From the archives: ‘Elimination of Children’s School to save funds’

Written By Dale Edwards and Patti Hippler • January 28, 2026

While some records readily exist online about the university’s old preschool program, the same is not true for its elementary school which served first through sixth grade.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure will not destroy journalism in Pittsburgh

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026

The unexpected closure of the Pittsburgh City Paper was already a serious blow to journalism in western Pennsylvania, but what’s upcoming for the Post-Gazette (PG) is also upsetting.

Women’s basketball defeats Salem, picks up second-straight victory

Written By Megan Lukitsch, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

Point Park women’s basketball picked up its second straight victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Salem 71-42 in a non-conference matchup.