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‘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.

FBA explores upcycling in first fashion show since 2018

‘I can’t comprehend it’: Student band experiences newfound success with recent single

Review | ‘65’ is 90 minutes of wasted potential

Music

Pitt’s music production club allows students to learn about the ins and outs of producing music

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2023

For its members, the music production club at Pitt is a place for students passionate about creating music to share, collaborate and learn techniques from one another.

Sounds Like Treble connects students who are passionate about music

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

Sounds Like Treble is the only all treble a cappella group on campus. Formed in 1997, the 17-person group consists only of alto and soprano singers.

PPC announces Carly Rae Jepsen as Bigelow Bash headliner

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 27, 2023

Pitt Program Council (PPC) announced on Instagram Saturday night that Carly Rae Jepsen, a Canadian dance and synth-pop singer-songwriter, will headline this year’s Bigelow Bash. Pitt’s annual spring concert will take place on April 2.

Musical Theatre Club hosts ‘Golden Age Cabaret’ to foster an appreciation for the performing arts

By Shreya Singh, Senior Staff Writer
February 17, 2023

About 100 students and parents gathered in the Cathedral’s Understory Thursday night to attend the Musical Theatre Club’s Golden Age Cabaret. The theme was “A Night At the Tony’s,” with multiple performances from members of the club.

‘Be Gay [Do Crime]’ concert series spotlights drag as an art form

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 12, 2023

Patrick Mayoral performs as Miss Demeanor in their drag concert series “Be Gay [Do Crime].” The show features a myriad of drag performers across Pittsburgh. The last concert took place on Friday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

Art

Pittsburgh welcomes spring with annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fever Festival

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer | March 16, 2023

Family Festivals Association, Inc.’s annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fever Festival takes place from March 17 through 19 in the Monroeville Convention Center. The event features more than 160 exhibitors selling an assortment of arts and craft goods as well as food and beverages.

4 things you didn’t know about Andy Warhol

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer | March 2, 2023

Andy Warhol is well known for his distinctive screen printing style and brightly colored pop art ranging from Campbell’s Soup Cans to famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. Unsurprisingly, his personal life was as vibrant as his art.

Movies

Review | ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ — Marvel’s phase five is off to an ant-sized start

By Ore Fawole, For The Pitt News | March 3, 2023

Much smaller than its predecessors in almost every way, the menial quality of Ant-Man’s third installment sets Marvel’s Cinematic Universe up for a macroscopic failure.

Pitt alumni reflect on finding success in arts and entertainment industry

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor | February 3, 2023

Finding a job in arts and entertainment after graduating is notoriously difficult. But these Pitt alumni found careers through perseverance, honing new skills and keeping an open mind.