Point Park Globe

Softball splits first set of home games

Written By Matt, Co-Sports Editor • March 20, 2024

Point Park softball came home from Florida and got to play on their home turf at Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township. These games were conference matchups against Rio Grande and WVU Tech. The Rio...

Point Park softball enters a three game skid while on the road against RSC opponents

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • April 19, 2023

After Point Park softball found three wins in a row, they were fed three back-to-back-to-back losses on the road against River State Conference opponents. The Pioneers (13-15, 10-10 RSC) defeated WVU Tech...

Point Park softball loses four games in a row against River States Conference foes

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • April 12, 2023

After winning four games in a row, the Pioneers (RSC) are on a four game skid. St-Mary’s-of-the-Woods College and Oakland City University (14-11, 7-8 RSC) dealt Point Park two losses at home. The...

Softball sweep RSC rival Alice Lloyd College in home series double header, now 7-3 at home

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • April 5, 2023

Point Park softball (8-8, 5-3 RSC) returned to their home diamond on Sunday for a double-header against Alice Lloyd College (7-17, 2-10 RSC). The Pioneers mercied the Eagles in the first game as they defeated...

Point Park softball is on a three game win streak after losing back-to-back games

Written By Kayla Sterner, Co-Sports Editor • March 29, 2023

Point Park vs Malone Point Park split the double-header against Malone University (6-9) on Tuesday. The Pioneers (1-6) dropped the first game 5-2 and produced seven hits in 28 at-bats. Senior pitcher...

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...

Softball player Jada Simon speaks on her time as an athlete at Point Park University

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • April 13, 2022

In 2020, junior pitcher Jada Simon got her first taste of Pioneer baseball and returned home to Pittsburgh. Simon is an ace pitcher for the team, but transferring from Fairmont State and back to Point Park was quite the journey.

Softball returns to Fairhaven Park for first home series of 2022 season against Midway

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • March 30, 2022

The Point Park Pioneers softball team played their first two home games of the season on a cold and rainy Friday afternoon. The players were ecstatic to play in their first home game against a River States Conference rival (RSC).

Taylor Goldstrohm: A star on the softball field

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • March 16, 2022

Goldstrohm’s first career home run was a memorable one for her.

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FEATURES

(Top to bottom) Fresh dumplings, pork rib noodle soup, and minced pork over rice and egg.

Burgh Bites: Exploding soup dumplings

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2024

The food at Everyday Noodles restaurant was incredibly authentic. All the noodles are made by hand and the cooks do so behind a piece of glass so diners can watch. The owner works with the Taiwanese government to bring cooks to the United States, according to the restaurant’s website.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The partners completed their routine for the ballroom showcase.

Ballroom Dance Sport Club continues to step it up

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

From “Dancing with the Stars” social events to competing at one of the largest International Ballroom Dance competitions, the Ballroom Dance Sport Club has had a jam-packed schedule this past semester.

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OPINIONS

How college students fuel gossip culture

Written By August Stephens, Opinions Editor • November 20, 2024

As to be expected of a small campus community, information spreads -- some of it true, other bits not so much. Information will spread quickly and before you are even aware of it, you’ll be hearing rumors about a person’s roommate, ex-partner or professor.

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SPORTS

Point Park Men's Basketball players Kaden Warner and Brenden Williams play against Glenville State.

Men’s basketball dominates non-conference game

Written By Edmee Idalis, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

Point Park men’s basketball surpassed the 100-point mark for the first time this season on Nov. 16, at the CCAC-Allegheny gym. The Pioneers played against Penn State-New Kensington in a game that ended with Point Park coming out the winner with a score of 108-77.

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