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Josh Peck speaks to students at the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday.

Pitt Program Council hosts ‘Drake and Josh’ star Josh Peck

By Sanvi Gandikota, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

The Pitt Program Council hosted a Q&A event with Josh Peck on Thursday, Nov. 30. Known for gaining prominence on the Nickelodeon show "Drake and Josh" from 2004 to 2007, the actor made a comeback to...

Noel Miller laughs during his interview event with Pitt Program Council in the William Pitt Union on Monday, Sept. 25.

Noel Miller talks about his comedy journey at Pitt Program Council event

By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The William Pitt Union hosted Noel Miller, a Canadian-American YouTuber, comedian, rapper, podcaster and filmmaker, for a talk and Q&A organized by the Pitt Program Council. Approximately 450 Pitt...

Andrew Lafferty sits down with an interviewee while filming for a video.

Pitt senior Andrew Lafferty asks ‘the least important questions’ in ‘Andrew Answers’ series

By Trinity Foster, Senior Staff Writer September 5, 2023

What do mustaches, pickleball and hot dog eating contests have in common? They’re all topics explored by Andrew Lafferty, a senior English writing major, in his series “Andrew Answers,” in which...

“The Bear” poster.

“The Bear” season two review: the most rewarding show on television

By Ryleigh Lord, Culture Editor June 28, 2023
The sophomore slump is notorious and often debilitating for television shows, but it’s something that fans of “The Bear” don’t have to worry about when they tune into Season Two — in fact, the show soars to new — almost unimaginable — heights, writes Culture Editor Ryleigh Lord.
Jaren Lewison, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Darren Barnet, from left, cast members in Never Have I Ever, pose together at the Season Four premiere of the Netflix series Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

‘Not a perfect protagonist’: ‘Never Have I Ever’ season four review

By Carissa Canzona, Staff Writer June 14, 2023
Staff writer Carissa Canzona reviews Season Four of Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” and talks about why having an imperfect protagonist makes the show better and more realistic.
The cast of “Yellowjackets.”

‘Fascinating and terrifying’: Yellowjackets season two portrays the complexities of teenage trauma

By Ryleigh Lord, Contributing Editor May 31, 2023
The trauma and volatility of teenage girlhood never truly leave us, a point which “Yellowjackets” drives home in its sophomore season.
Panther Channel | Emesis Blue and Succession

Panther Channel | Emesis Blue and Succession

By Sinead McDevitt and Rachel Soloff April 6, 2023
Digital Manager Sinéad McDevitt speaks with Nick Eggers, Rachel Soloff and Christina Gioia about the shows they’ve been watching this week.
“The Last of Us” poster.

Panther Channel | The Last of Us and Poker Face

By Sinead McDevitt and Alex Saraff March 23, 2023
Digital Manager Sinéad McDevitt speaks with staff writer Alex Saraff and Harry Markel, a junior physics and quantum computing and mathematics major about the shows they’ve been watching this week.
Aditi Sridhar presented at the Oscars on March 12.

‘Part of that moment in history’: Pitt film student presents at Oscars

By Carissa Canzona, Staff Writer March 19, 2023
Aditi Sridhar, a senior film and psychology major, made her Hollywood debut last Sunday when she presented trophies at the 95th Academy Awards.
Attack on Titan season 3 poster.

Panther Channel | Attack on Titan, Reservation Dogs and Severance

By Sinead McDevitt, Kelly Xiong, and Alexandra Ross March 16, 2023
Digital Manager Sinéad McDevitt speaks with Kelly Xiong, Dana Och and Alexandra Ross about the shows they’ve been watching this week.
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