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Discover all of what Downtown Pittsburgh and your campus have to offer Traveling around the city can be tricky, but Sarah Gibson knows all the tricks! There’s always something happening in Pittsburgh what did you miss? ppuglobe.com Summer Issue
An introduction to The Globe’s new, first summer issue Welcome to Point Park University! We at The Globe as well as everyone else on this campus are glad you’re here - each and every one of you. The Globe’s staff decided to create something new this semester - a summer issue. A first of its kind and unlike any other edition he Globe has published, its purpose is to provide advice for new students, freshmen and transfers alike, and allow an easier transition to become acclimated to the city, the campus and The Globe. Living in Downtown Pittsburgh can be intimidating at first, especially if you’re not familiar with western Pa. from the start. The downtown atmosphere will grow on you
as you continue to explore the opportunities this city has to offer. As for the campus, consider it your home away from home. Whether you’re 20 minutes from home or 2,000 miles from home, you will find your place in the Point Park community. And as for The Globe, consider it your go-to for all things Point Park. The Globe is run by students for students - and it is accepting of all majors, by the way. On its way to its former flory, The Globe has an open door policy. If you want to write, come write. If you have an idea, we’d love to hear it! If you have a problem, we’d love to solve it! The Globe, this campus and this city is yours.
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Point Park University is situatated in the middle of Downtown Pittsburgh, a hub for businesses, sports teams and more opportunities for students.
Students, faculty offer their best advice to incoming freshmen, transfers this fall ‘Don’t be afraid to make new friends and make a splash’ Dara Collins Editor-in-Chief
There are a number of resources to turn to when looking for advice on how to adjust to college life or a new university. Before freshman year, I bought a book called, “Who Moved My Laundry?” by Susan Fitzgerald, MA, and J. Lee Peters, EdD. The front cover promised details on how to survive the first year of college life day-byday and the ins and outs of freshman year. I never opened it - and I survived. Experience is the best teacher, one that can’t be replaced with words between tens or hundreds of pages. The transition from high school to college can’t be taught in a lecture hall or through a diagram and textbook. Parents can try their best to explain college to their children, but it certainly isn’t the same as it was 20 or 30 years ago. The best thing to do is get bits and pieces of tips and tricks from students just like you willing to share their wisdom. Luckily, Point Park is chock full of students and faculty with years of useful information. The Globe has compiled a list of the best advice from current students, graduates and faculty members. Refer to it when feeling unsure, out of place and scared, because the truth is everyone knows or remembers the feelings all too well.
Alex Popichak, Broadcast Production and Media Management Class of 2018 My best advice is to get involved in everything you can reasonably get involved in. You’ll make amazing, lifelong friends just by getting involved. You’re paying so much for this experience,
so looking at your time as an investment that should match your financial investment is going to serve you so well when it comes to landing a job. Also, and this is from being on my own for the past six months, take advantage of everyone being brand new to this thing called college. Yes, it’s scary, but if you look at it as an adventure, you’ll be just fine. Also, write for The Globe.
KacieJo Brown, Advertising and Public Relations Class of 2019
My advice would be to not be afraid to be yourself, try new things and explore the city. But most importantly, you’re never too important to be kind to your fellow classmates and professors.
Hailie Sandor, SAEM Transfer Student Class of 2017
Don’t be afraid to make new friends and make a splash. I was intimidated to really make my mark in the beginning because students already had well-established goals and friend groups. Have the confidence to come in and really showcase your talents from the beginning!
Jryi Davis, SAEM Class of 2018
Visit the city and explore as much as you can. Find things to do that get you out of your dorm.
Jessica Martin, SAEM Class of 2017 MBA Business Analytics Class of 2019 Be a sponge. Soak up every opportunity and enjoy every second of your time at Point Park.
Nicole Pampena, Journalism Class of 2019
Don’t rush through college. It’s great to get a head start on your career and
definitely don’t pass up opportunities, but don’t forget you have the rest of your life to focus on work. Try not to get caught up in being a “sophomore by credit” or “junior by credit” because I did that and would kill to have enjoyed a full year of just being a freshman or sophomore. Hustle in your classes. Go out on the weekends. Have coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be a college student while you still are one.
Bryana Appley, SAEM Class of 2021
Don’t be shy and get to know your professors and classmates. I know, I know college is intimidating. New environment, new people. However, the more you reach out to your professors and upper-classmates the more you will learn and grow. Of course it’s going to be scary at first, as every new encounter is. But you will thank yourself later for the connections you’ve made. Step outside your comfort zone. Don’t ever be afraid to challenge yourself and take on new experiences. Taking a risk and trying something new will always be one of the best decisions you will make for yourself, especially when discovering all of the endless options of your future career has to offer. Go on adventures! One thing I regret doing freshman year is not venturing further than our campus. Use the city! Our location is downtown and centrally located for a reason. Make the best of your time here by exploring all aspects Pittsburgh has to offer, and align yourself with businesses and organizations that you are passionate about! Always stop by the lunch at the cafeteria on Tuesdays - Taco Tuesdays! No explanation. Tacos are the best
invention of mankind. Reach out if you need anything! I’d love to be a resource to you. Feel free to reach me anytime.
“Step outside your comfort zone. Don’t ever be afraid to challenge yourself and take on new experiences.” Bryana Appley SAEM Class of 2021
Nate Wilder, MFA Writing for Screen and Stage Class of 2020
Let yourself go! Push yourself out of your comfort zone, try everything! These few years are the only time you get to go high risk/high reward. If you don’t do it today, you’ll regret tomorrow. Chase that internship. Work on that creative project. Dye your hair a crazy color. Just enjoy yourself! Pack light and stay organized. You’ll be blown away by how much stuff you accumulate at the end of the year. There’s nothing worse than packing up your car and realizing you don’t have room for half your stuff! Be financially cognizant. Save as much as you can, but still treat yourself from time to time. Time flies, especially that six month student loan grace period. Give yourself the financial leeway to make big moves down the line.
Keith Paylo, Dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs As Dean of Students,
I welcome you all to Point Park University. My advice to all freshmen and transfer students during your transition to the next stage of your lives is to just “soak it in!” Enjoy the newness of the experience and enjoy, what will be, one of the most exciting times of your lives. Make Point Park University your own. Make a difference at “your” university! Get involved in as much as you can, and I promise you that it will pay off in ways that you could never imagine. And finally, get to know as many people as possible. We are all here to help make this the best experience possible, so get to know people that can support and get you to the next stage of your life. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you. Congratulations on choosing Point Park University. You have made a great choice!”
Michael Geiseke, Dean of Student Life
For Transfers: We want you to think of Point Park as your home away from home. Get involved! Stay on campus between classes! I promise we have everything you need to “hang out with us” and get involved in all that the campus has to offer. For the freshmen: College is a journey; it is a marathon. It is not a sprint. The point being, take your time. You don’t need to do everything in the first semester. It is okay to take a semester to “settle in.” The Globe promotes Popichak’s last piece of advice with the utmost enthusiasm, but the staff stands by every other piece of advice as well. This university is now yours as much as ours. Welcome to Point Park University.
Dara Collins dmcolli2@pointpark.edu
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Fall semester brings fun festivities near campus As the warmth of summer cools down, these fall city hot spots heat up By Allison Schubert Co-Sports Editor
The beeping of the Boulevard walk sign, the buzzing of emails flooding inboxes, the panic of whether or not you should drop that stupid gen-ed your friend made you sign up for: all of these things are tell-tale signs of fall at the good old corner of Real and World. Fall on any university campus can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you finally get to see all of your friends that live too far away to be visited during the summer months, but on the other, classes and tests and extracurriculars and jobs and responsibility. While the students of Point Park do not necessarily get to go on hay rides
or watch the leaves change from green to beautiful shades of yellow, orange, or red, the city offers its own sort of fall magic all semester long.
Market Square
It is no secret that the city is a food desert - that is, fresh produce and access to other varying types of groceries are extremely limited (unless, of course, you already did all of your shopping at CVS and 7/11 - in that case, you are golden). Market Square is just a short walk away from campus, and during the fall semester, students can have access to a plethora of fresh fruits and veggies from their farmer’s markets on weekends. Pro tip: you can also
buy pumpkins at these popup markets to decorate your dorm for the spooky season or even carve with friends! On any non-market day, there are also bakeries and restaurants that quickly become favorites to students that live downtown.
Shuttles
Need a little time away from campus or Market Square is not your ideal shopping ground? The shuttles make weekly trips to East Liberty on Sundays and the Waterfront on Fridays for more shopping opportunities - both retail and grocery. The East Liberty shuttles make stops at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Target, Aldi, and plenty of other
shops for all of your food needs. There is even a Petland (with puppies!) if the need for a furry distraction arises. The Waterfront shuttle makes two stops - one at the Target, which neighbors a TJ Maxx, Michael’s, and other chain retail stores of the like, and one at the movie theater, which is just across the street from a big shopping plaza complete with a Yankee Candle, Ulta, and clothing stores mixed in with food boutiques and wineries.
The Point
If there comes a need for a nature break - which happens a lot when you are constantly surrounded by buildings and gray - Point State Park is about a ten minute walk from campus. There, the trees turn colors, the people-watching is in full effect, and it actually feels like fall. The student center gym offers free bike rentals to all students, and the paths at the Point are a perfect opportunity to utilize those resources and take a break from the demanding life of a student, not to mention the views from Confluence Point (the very tip of the Golden Triangle in front of the fountain) are incredible.
North Shore/Monster Pumpkin Festival
Dara Collins | The Globe PPG Place highlights its dancing water feature in the summer months before the MassMutual Ice Rink takes over in November. The rink will open on Nov. 22, this year on Pittsburgh’s annual Light Up Night.
If you ever feel the presence of fall lacking, then just head on over to the North Shore on the weekend of October 19-20 to take part in the second annual Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkin Festival. For two days, students can watch pumpkin carvers, go on hay rides, eat fall foods, watch a giant pumpkin get smashed, and soak
up all of the fall festivity fun for two days - and for free! Can’t make it to the North Shore that weekend? Well you can always go for a stroll along the riverwalk, eat at one of many numerous restaurants, or cheer on the Pirates and Steelers at a local sporting event, any of which are a fun way to get off of campus and celebrate being back for the fall semester.
MassMutual Ice Rink at PPG Place
It may seem like Thanksgiving and Christmas are far away, but the semester will be near its end before you know it. Every November before Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh becomes a mini winter wonderland throughout the remainder of the holiday season. This year, Light Up Night is slated for Friday, Nov. 22. Residents and out-of-towners alike bustle through the city streets to see the first tree lightings of the holiday season and take a walk through the seasonal attractions. Market Square mimics Santa’s village and fills its center with small shacks selling all types of knick knacks, goodies and stocking stuffers. Just steps away from Santa’s Village is the MassMutual Ice Rink at PPG Place, a Pittsburgh staple during the holidays. Operating until March 1, 2020, the $1 million rink boasts a 65-foot Christmas tree at its center. The price of adult tickets is $10, and skate rental is $4. After Jan. 2, students may pay a $3 admission fee on Wednesdays for Student Night.
Allison Schubert alschub@pointpark.edu
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Downtown offers boatloads of options for transport PAT bus, incline among methods of transportation through city By Sarah Gibson
Opinions Editor/USG Beat Writer
Students from all over the globe enroll at Point Park University every year. For students more familiar with the city, using the subway, commonly known as the “T” here, or catching a bus is no sweat; but for others, it can be incredibly intimidating. For those who are unfamiliar, provided is a guide to aid the maneuvering of Pittsburgh’s public transportation system. One handy tool at the disposal of nearly every public transportation veteran in the city is a ConnectCard. A ConnectCard is essentially a prepaid card that can be used to pay for the bus, incline or the T. While cash can also be used, ConnectCards can be much more convenient for frequent use of Pittsburgh’s public transportation. While cash riders pay $2.75 when riding the bus, ConnectCard users only pay $2.50. New ConnectCards cost $1 and can be bought at the Port Authority Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, which is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m; as well as other locations, all of which can be found on the ConnectCard official website. ConnectCards can store cash value to purchase rides, but for more frequent riders, calendar based annual, weekly and monthly passes are also available. Reduced-fare ConnectCards are also available for riders with disabilities. To find more informa-
Dara Collins | The Globe Gateway Station sits just outside of Market Square and is one of the stops that does not require a paid fare if staying within the city. Gateway and Wood Street Station are within a short walking distance from campus.
tion on fares, visit the Fares page on Pittsburgh Port Authority’s website. To use a ConnectCard when using public transportation, just tap it to the orange farebox pad. A green light signifies that the fair has been paid and the passenger may proceed. ConnectCards can be reloaded online or at various ConnectCard machines in the area. The bus system is the farthest-reaching form of Pittsburgh public transportation. Bus schedules can be found on the Port Authority website or at the bus stops in the city. Times will be made available on the schedules, but on weekends and holidays, the buses do not run as often as they do on weekdays.
When bicycling to a bus stop, Port Authority buses offer a rack on the front of the bus to hold bicycles for the duration of a bus ride. When planning on putting a bicycle in the bicycle rack on the front of the bus, make sure to let the operator know before doing so. Paying attention on the bus is vital so a passenger can know when it’s their time to get off. When the bus announces that it’s approaching a stop, push one of the “stop request” buttons on the hand rails or pull down on the cable that runs along the sides of the bus. Pittsburgh’s inclines serve as a quick and efficient way to get to and from Mt. Washington. The Monongahela Incline is lo-
cated on the same side of West Carson Street as the Station Square light rail station. The Duquesne Incline is a slightly longer haul. It’s about a mile’s walk from Station Square to the Duquesne Incline, but there are also busses that service to the Duquesne Incline from downtown. The prices to use the incline differ depending on what kind of ticket is being bought and how the ticket is being paid for. If using a ConnectCard to pay, a one way trip will cost $2.50, and a round-trip will cost $3.50. If using cash to pay, a one way trip will cost $2.75, and a round-trip will cost $5.25. Lastly, Pittsburgh’s light rail system works very similarly to the bus system.
Schedules can be found on the Port Authority’s website or there are paper schedules available throughout various locations in Pittsburgh. Early arrival is recommended, as the times on the schedules are approximations. Similar to the “stop request” buttons and cables on a bus, passengers must push on a black strip near the top of the windows to request a stop. If a ride on the light rail requires payment, it should be paid before the ride if the ride is going toward downtown, and after the ride if it is heading away from downtown. Stations between First Avenue and Allegheny are free to ride, so don’t worry about providing payment when traveling between these stops. If something or someone on any public transit system causes an unsafe or questionable feeling, go to the front of the bus or rail car and talk to the operator. While waiting for the “T,” the loud speaker echoes, “When it comes to safety, we could always use a second set of eyes. If you see something, say something.” Pittsburgh’s public transportation is an incredibly useful, robust system. Any further questions about issues regarding public transportation not covered in this article may be addressed on the FAQ page of the Pittsburgh Port Authority’s website or Point Park’s Commuter Resources.
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Alligators, arts among city attractions this summer Pittsburgh looks back on summer full of surprises, looks ahead to fall festivities By Jordyn Hronec Editor-Elect
The spirit of Pittsburgh is rarely ever as alive as it is during the summer months. The city contains over 90 neighborhoods, each with its own unique happenings and events. The summer of 2019 was no exception. Here’s what happened.
The Great Gator Mystery
Jared Murphy | The Globe Pittsburghers gathered on the Boulevard of the Allies before the start of the Pittsburgh Pride Equality March on Sunday June 9.
WHAT’S UP NEXT? Point Park University Move-In/Orientation August 19-24 Rock, Reggae and Relief A Benefit Festival August 24-25 Labor Day - No Classes! September 2
Over the summer, a total of four live alligators were discovered loose in several different Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The first alligator was captured in Riverside Park on the South Side. The second and largest, in Beechview. The third, in Carrick. And the fourth, in a Giant Eagle parking lot in Shaler. The Beechview gator made the biggest waves, as police soon identified its owner, who has been charged by police for animal cruelty, as he had over 30 exotic animals in his home, living in poor conditions. It is unclear if gators will continue to pop-up around the ‘burgh into the fall. But as Chris Togneri, the spokesman for the Pittsburgh Police said, “We don’t need alligators in Pittsburgh.”
Festivals and More Festivals Throughout the city of Pittsburgh, there are festivals galore during the summer. One of the most wellknown is the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. The festival was held at Point State Park in June, and it ran for ten days. Attendants enjoyed many different booths featuring the work of local artists, an array of food options and music performances. And it was all free and
open to the public. This year, the festival ran during the same time as Pittsburgh’s Pride Fest on Liberty Avenue. Many people visited both as a result. The Deutschtown Music Festival was held in Pittsburgh’s Deutschtown (or East Allegheny) neighborhood. It featured two days of free music and plenty of food trucks for attendants to pick from. Another event, held in late July on the Roberto Clemente bridge, was “Picklesburgh”, an annual event dedicated to “all things pickled”. It featured pickle-flavored food, music and merchandise. And it was sponsored by Heinz, with its iconic pickle logo. The Three Rivers Regatta, a typically annual festival at Point State Park, was cancelled last minute. This was due to the LionHeart Events Group, which is responsible for several other downtown events such as the Fourth of July celebration, not obtaining proper insurance coverage for the event. This is the first year since 1978 that the regatta has been cancelled.
In Other News
Other highlights from the Pittsburgh area this summer include the Steelers beginning their annual training camp. The team headed out to St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, as they do every year, in July. This year, the team proceeds without stars Le’veon Bell and Antonio Brown. The Steelers will kick off their season on Sept. 8, at New England, and the Penguins will open theirs on Oct. 3 against the Sabres, at home. Also making headlines is the monorail track-re-
placement project happening in the South Hills. Due to this undergoing, several bus routes are being affected. Port Authority delays and schedule adjustments for both bus routes and the monorail can be found on the Port Authority’s website. As environmental concern grows world-wide, a Pittsburgh nonprofit, Allegheny CleanWays, worked to collect 11,300 pounds of trash from the Allegheny River. They held 16 cleanups in June, with the most trash being collected from the Sharpsburg area. The summer months proved to be wet in Pittsburgh, as many days saw rain. This led to flooding in several areas around Pittsburgh. In the North Hills, July flooding caused a large sinkhole to open up just off of McKnight Road. Also in July, Plum, Penn Hills and Oakmont all experienced flooding that impacted families and organizations in the area. July storms also caused flooding in Washington. Late in July, Mayor Bill Peduto shared on Twitter a letter he received from a Chicago resident who had recently visited Pittsburgh. The letter discussed the Chicagoan’s initial reaction as they drove through Pittsburgh and noticed that when the traffic lights turned green, drivers did not quickly start to move. Instead, they waited to allow other drivers to make a left turn. The writer of the letter described “The Pittsburgh Left” as Pittsburghers “displaying an unfathomable level of respect for their fellow neighbors”.
Jordyn Hronec jthrone@pointpark.edu
The Jonas Brothers at PPG Paints Arena September 3 Speaker Series Molly Burke September 12 Thrival Festival September 18-20 Market Square Fashion Market Every Friday until August 30 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Market Square Saturday Night Market Every Saturday until October 26 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Market Square Farmer’s Market Every Thursday until October 31 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jared Murphy | The Globe Kai Voit and his mother QingQing Voit on the opening day of Pittsburgh’s 54th annual Three Rivers Arts Festival on Friday, June 7. The Three Rivers Arts Festival features ten days of free music and art from June 7 through June 16.