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
Engineering students hold a competition over who can get the best high score on a Space War computer game. Photo taken March 4, 1982.

Throughout the years: March 4-8

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2026
Lawrence Hall's dedication, the banning of food-sharing and new educational programs are just a few things that happened throughout the years this week.
Ben Urso moves in for a twisting drive against Robert Morris College at the Civic Arena. Photo taken Feb. 28, 1978.

Throughout the years: Feb. 23-28

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2026
Low knowledge of the track and field team, a federal investigation into international student enrollment and thefts in Thayer Hall were just a few things to happen throughout the years this week.
Terry Peavy out-maneuvers an Ashland opponent. Photo taken Feb. 20, 1979.

Throughout the years: Feb. 16-22

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 18, 2026
Donations to the university, the elimination of lunch from meal plans and the introduction of Point Park's short-lived Switzerland campus are just a few events that happened throughout the years here.
Melvin Paul (42) goes up for two of his team-high 30 points against Pitt-Johnstown. Photo taken Feb. 12, 1980.

Throughout the years: Feb. 8-14

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2026
The Globe's first issue, the Pioneer becoming Point Park's official mascot and Lawrence Hall gaining its infamous fire alarm system were just a few things to happen throughout the years this week.
Point Park men’s basketball forward Terry Parham fakes his opponent for two points. The Pioneers were playing against the Behrend Cubs in the old Mellon Arena. Photo taken Feb. 5, 1980.

Throughout the years: Feb. 3-8

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2026
Feb. 3-8 saw the men's basketball team crush Waynesburg College, requests to conserve energy and a student being caught defrauding a phone company throughout the years in Point Park's history.
Extreme cold caused ice to form on the Allegheny River in this photo dated Jan. 30, 1992. Freezing temperatures almost guarantee this to happen, especially with last weekend’s winter storm.

Throughout the years: Jan. 25-30

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026
Jan. 25-30 saw enrollment growth, a new robot for the engineering program and stolen equipment in the TV studio during this week in history.
Before the YWCA building held the former location of the Center for Media Innovation, it held a hot dog shop. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was here until the mid-2010s.

Throughout the years: Nov. 16-22

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2025
Lawrence Hall vandalism, Point Park's 25th anniversary and midterm grading errors were all among events that happened this week in past years.