By Ryleigh Lord, Contributing Editor, Author at The Pitt News

‘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.

Students utilize Nationality Room Scholarships for summer study abroad programs

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • May 31, 2023

After a long semester of applications and interviews, students are beginning to reap the benefits of the Nationality Room Scholarships they’ve received for summer study abroad programs.

Students look forward to summer in Oakland, discuss changes in academic environment

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • May 31, 2023

The end of the spring semester doesn’t always mean saying goodbye to Pittsburgh, something Amelia Carey knows well. Carey is one of many students who have chosen to stay in Oakland over the summer instead of going home.

Pittsburgh Pride events roundup

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • May 31, 2023

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month 2023, and Pittsburgh is home to events throughout the month celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The Pitt News has compiled a list of events and information for those looking to take part in the month’s celebrations.

Music and movies that emphasize mental health awareness

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as the month comes to an end, it is important for our music and movies to provide visibility for mental health struggles and show that mental health advocacy is an ongoing, continuous effort that is impossible to contain in just one month.

New game show quizzes Pittsburghers on wacky news stories

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

When Frank Nicotero got the opportunity to host a new local game show that would take him to the streets of Pittsburgh, he was ecstatic. The new Pittsburgh based show “Wait, What Happened?” quizzes local contestants on wacky news stories from around the country.

5 New Indie Releases That You Should Listen To

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

When it comes to innovation, indie music constantly seeks to push the boundaries within the genres they explore. Here are five new releases from various indie artists that bring new sounds to the table.

New Restaurant, Pilez, to open in former Mad Mex space

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

A new restaurant, Pilez, plans to bring upstate New York cuisine to Pittsburgh.

Fuel and Fuddle to close after 27 years

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

With its lease set to expire and rent on the rise, Fuel and Fuddle announced that May 26 will be its last day of business. The gastropub opened 27 years ago and has since become popular among students for its signature pizzas and wide selection of beer.

National Sports Brain Bank created, researches causes and treatments for sports-related brain injuries

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine announced the creation of the National Sports Brain Bank, a study that researches causes of and treatments for contact sport-related neurodegenerative disorders.