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Review: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ soars triumphantly into final episode

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer
April 23, 2021

Initially, the show was meant to air last August, but was delayed after production stopped in the Czech Republic because of COVID-19.

Staff Picks: Oscar nominees to help you escape from responsibilities

Jonathan Van Ness talks ‘Queer Eye,’ LGBTQ+ activism with PPC, Rainbow Alliance

TEDx @Pitt hosts conference to reflect on 2020

Music

Jason Derulo headlines first virtual Bigelow Bash

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor
April 12, 2021

Pitt Program Council’s annual Bigelow Bash didn’t take place on Bigelow Boulevard this year. Instead, Pitt students joined Jason Derulo in the garage of his Los Angeles home.

Jason Derulo to take students dancing at virtual Bigelow Bash

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021

Singer, songwriter, dancer and entertainer Jason Derulo is a top artist with more than 12 billion global streams and 190 million singles sales.

Staff Picks: Songs for getting schwasted

By The Pitt News Staff
March 24, 2021

These selections are the perfect mix of bangers and slow jams, specially selected for getting schwasted alone or in small groups.

Noah Cyrus helps Pitt community get emotions out with virtual concert

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor
March 14, 2021

. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter’s work combines pop with some country elements, and her lyrics are both deeply personal and indicative of problems that many young people face.

Vietnamese pop star and activist Mai Khoi brings talents to Pitt

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer
February 15, 2021

Khoi is an Artist Protection Fund fellow in residence at Pitt, and is co-hosted by the City of Asylum and the International Free Expression project.

Art

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust brings humanities to the people with Humanities Festival @ Home

By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer | April 14, 2021

The festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, offers weekly talks about various topics in the humanities.

Horror authors talk race, gender and vampires at ULS event

By Sona Sharma, Staff Writer | April 14, 2021

This panel was part of the larger Women in Horror series, a ULS project established to highlight the contributions of women to the genre.

Movies

JFilm festival shares Jewish culture, stories from around the world

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer | April 14, 2021

Hosted by Film Pittsburgh, the 28th annual JFilm Festival will take place virtually from April 22 until May 2. The festival features 18 American and international films that highlight Jewish faith and culture.

Review: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ speaks to director’s personal style

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer | March 31, 2021

"Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is a completely self-indulgent film, filled to the brim with Snyder’s directorial quirks.