Polish Fest brings food and fellowship to Oakland
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
November 13, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Music
At the annual Polish Fest on Nov. 11 in the Cathedral of Learning, guests could indulge in food, music and even fortune-telling.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is something special with student efforts
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
The students in “Much Ado About Nothing” managed to memorize their lines for the very first day of rehearsal in order to grapple with the Shakespearean lines.
Top soul-warming drinks that aren’t pumpkin spice
By The Pitt News Staff
November 7, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
Want to branch out from the pumpkin spice trend? Check out our guide to other fall beverages to warm the soul.
Don’t stop him now: Rami Malek shines in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Despite some mixed reviews, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was not a flop. Lead actor Rami Malek stole the show as Queen rock legend Freddie Mercury.
Crowds withstand cold for Stronger Than Hate Concert featuring Kesha
By Prachi Patel, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
The outdoor Stronger Than Hate concert on Saturday night was put together by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit LGBTQ+ organization.
Shulamit Bastacky: Holocaust survivor shares her story
By Maya Best and Sarah Connor
November 6, 2018
Filed under Culture
Shulamit Bastacky, a 77-year-old Holocaust survivor, spoke to an audience of hundreds at the William Pitt Union on Sunday evening.
Fraternities fundraise with pancakes, bring hope to tragic times
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Top Stories
Campus groups have each had their own reactions to the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy last weekend. Delta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu chose to help out with a pancake fundraiser.
‘Halloween’ returns to form 40 years later
By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News
October 31, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
“Halloween” is back. After 40 years and 10 poor sequels, the franchise finally hits a high note with the latest installation.
‘Rocky Horror’ survives cancellation scare to please fans and performers
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
Students in the Engineering Council’s production of “Rocky Horror” were devastated when they were told the show was cancel. However, with some luck, the show was brought back to the stage.
Pitt service puppies put on a paw-some Halloween fashion show
By Sarah Gross, For The Pitt News
October 30, 2018
Filed under Culture
The club Perfect Fit Canine Campus Scholars has been training many puppies this semester. Over the weekend they worked the runway for a Halloween fashion show.
Community rallies together in response to Tree of Life tragedy
By Caroline Bourque, Contributing Editor
October 29, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture
In light of the heartbreak felt by the Pittsburgh community over these past few days, many local leaders and students are speaking out in hopes of making change.
North Oakland embraces diversity through cultural cuisines
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
North Oakland’s Centre Avenue offers students an opportunity to check out some foods from all over the world. Shops include Bombay Market and Turkish Grille.
Instagram foodies: The faces behind the food
By Emma Maurice, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture, Food & Drink
Niche social media pages are all the rage right now -- especially on Instagram. One of those niche markets is foodies, and Pitt boasts a few of those.
VIDEO: Cooking with Brian: Pizza Edition
By Brian Gentry
October 24, 2018
Filed under Food & Drink, Uncategorized
Follow online visual editor Brian Gentry as he makes homemade pizza from this recipe!
An appeeling treat: The art of making apple butter
By The Pitt News Staff
October 23, 2018
Filed under Food & Drink, News, Top Stories
At Threadbare Cider House, cider is surely the apple of its eye — but there’s room for apple butter, too.
Remembering horror film icon Romero at Carnegie Lecture Hall
By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
George A. Romero is the filmmaker behind the classic film “Night of the Living Dead,” and he was remembered over the weekend with the event “Reflection on Romero.”
Review: Courtney Barnett brings second album to Stage AE
By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Uncategorized
Courtney Barnett is an indie rock artist from Australia — and she is rapidly rising into the rock scene. Barnett stopped at Stage AE on Friday.
Hot food on wheels: International Week warms up Pitt
By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor
October 17, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
Food trucks are all the rage for DIY festivals, and on Oct. 17, they brought dozens of students to the WPU as a part of the Pitt International Week festivities.
City of Asylum residents share readings and wisdom at WPU
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
October 17, 2018
City of Asylum is known for providing a sanctuary for exiled writers. Two of those writers brought their wisdom to campus with a special appearance at WPU.
33rd annual Reel Q Film Festival brings LGBTQ+ cinema to the ’Burgh
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
For a weekend full of LGBTQ+ themed cinema, film buffs of Pittsburgh headed to the Harris Theater, for the Reel Q LGBT Film Fest.
Black Cat Market teams up with local vintage collective for Halloween pop-up
By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Top Stories
Black Cat Market — a cat cafe in Lawrenceville — hosted a pop-up Halloween shop selling vintage clothes in a collaboration with Three Pigs Vintage this past weekend.
‘Pitt Tonight’ hosts ‘Collegiates and Comedians’ stand-up show
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
Nordy’s Place hosted plenty of comedians and laughs on Wednesday night with the monthly stand-up show “Collegiates and Comedians.”
Groceria Merante brings late-night meatball stand to South Oakland
By Frances Tirado, For The Pitt News
October 10, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Top Stories
For a quick, hearty snack on a Saturday night in South Oakland, students can drop by Groceria Merante to experience their late-night meatball stand.
‘Venom’ disappoints critics, delights sci-fi fans
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Although “Venom” was met with dismal responses from critics, the film lit up the box office this past weekend, breaking a record for October openings.
Pitt Stages brings ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ to life with ‘She Kills Monsters’
By Sarah Gross and Wanyan Ma
October 8, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
“Dungeons and Dragons” is a term that has become synonymous with nerd-dom. Pitt Stages took on this concept by putting on the play “She Kills Monsters.”
Student musicians and vocalists celebrate homecoming week with Sounds of Pitt concert
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Heinz Chapel hosted three different musical groups from Pitt Tuesday night, all ready to celebrate the festive homecoming week.
Students get real about homecoming week
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Culture
Homecoming is a staple of fall culture at colleges and universities, featuring chilly football games full of fans warmed by school spirit.
City of Asylum wraps 14th annual Jazz Poetry Month, welcomes new changes
By Frances Tirado, For The Pitt News
October 1, 2018
Filed under Culture
As Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum, closes out its Jazz Poetry season, the staff talks about the new changes within the organization.
Japanese history evoked in new documentary from local filmmaker
By Kim Rooney, Contributing Editor
October 1, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
On Sept. 28, the Row House Cinema premiered the documentary “Day of the Western Sunrise,” which details the story of Japanese fishermen.
Brockhampton regroups in new album ‘iridescence’
By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
In the band’s fourth effort released on Sept 21, Brockhampton matures — openly addressing the hip-hop group's recent controversy.
Silk Screen Film Festival celebrates Japanese culture
By Maya Best, For The Pitt News
September 26, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
The Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival kicked off its 13th year on Sunday with a Japanese music performance and film screening of Shuichi Okita’s 2018 film, “Mori, The Artist’s Habitat.”
Pitt students paint the town
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Top Stories
Members of Pitt’s Student Alumni Association and Blue and Gold Society painted their school’s colors on the windows of Fifth Avenue businesses to celebrate the upcoming homecoming week.
Review: Pittsburgh Fashion Week rocks the runway
By Charlie Garcia-Weger, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
The Pittsburgh Fashion Week occurred from Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 and brought three different events to the City — including a high-profile runway show.
GALLERY: Pittsburgh Fashion Week—The Runway
By Knox Coulter, Staff Photographer
September 20, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture, Visual
The Downtown Community Development Corporation hosted Pittsburgh Fashion Week for its third consecutive year this September. The week kicked off with a rooftop social Monday evening, continued with a panel Wednesday evening and ended with a runway event at PPG Place's Wintergarden Thursday night. ...
VIDEO: Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2018
September 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Multimedia, Video, Visual
Thrival Festival explores humans and technology
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Top Stories
Thrival is an annual festival that explores the connections between people and important parts of their society — technology and music.
Pittsburgh Fashion Week hosts panel
By Charlie Garcia-Weger, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
The Pittsburgh fashion community crafted its own version Wednesday night with a discussion of fashion's future — including the integration of technology.
Cruze Bar is here to stay — but only for a little while longer
By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture
After seven years of service to the Pittsburgh community, the LGBTQ+ club, Cruze Bar, is still closing — but not for another few months.
Pittsburgh preps for festivals, frights, food and more this fall
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Top Stories
From campus to Kennywood, there is something for students to enjoy this fall— even if they can only make it out of the library once this spooky season.
Interning internationally: resume building goes worldwide
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Culture
Studying abroad is something most students dream of doing, but now they can gain work experience while embracing a new culture.
Music majors look forward to harmonious futures
By Emma Maurice, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Oftentimes, the only way most students can balance employment and pursue their love of music is to double majors. At Pitt, study related areas with music.
Mac Miller: More than a musician
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
September 11, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture, Music
After the shocking death of the Pittsburgh-native rap artist, members of the community speak of the icon with words of love and admiration.
‘The Nun’ offers a whole bunch of nun-thing
By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News
September 11, 2018
As Halloween approaches, fans of the horror genre are gearing up for the their favorite time of the year. However, the latest addition to one of the most popular horror franchises might be a let-down.
Pittsburgh-native rapper Mac Miller dead at 26
By The Pitt News Staff
September 7, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, 3. Breaking, City, Culture, Music, News
The rapper died of an apparent drug overdose, according to a report from TMZ. He was 26 years old and about to go on tour.
Fourth Annual Britsburgh Festival honors women of World War I
By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Filed under Culture
Pittsburgh's Fourth Annual Britsburgh Festival took over a luxurious hotel for an afternoon of sipping tea and celebrating the women of World War I.
Troye Sivan ‘Blooms’ with release of second studio album
By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor
September 5, 2018
Troye Sivan excites critics and his massive fan base with his new album titled "Bloom."
Pitt Program Council gets pumped up for Fall Fest
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
After the Pitt Program Council put on a hit show last fall featuring iconic rappers Desiigner and Amine, PPC staff and students look forward to another fun Fall Fest.
Redeye Theatre Project packs Studio Theatre
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
This weekend, students at the University of Pittsburgh put on six plays. Each of these plays were casted, written, rehearsed and performed all within 24 hours.
Shakespearean plays take over Pittsburgh parks
By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer
September 3, 2018
On Sept. 2, fans of Shakespearean drama lined the lawn at Frick Park for a special performance of the classic comedy "Two Gentleman of Verona."
Donald Warhola talks art and Uncle Andy
By Grey McGettigan, For The Pitt News
August 29, 2018
Andy Warhol's nephew leads gallery talks at the museum standing in honor of his uncle's timeless art.
‘Pitt Tonight’ takes on 4th season
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 29, 2018
Filed under Culture, Television, Top Stories
The staff and stars of the University of Pittsburgh's first -- and only -- late-night talk show recorded the show's season premiere on Aug. 26.
Best places to beat the Pittsburgh heat waves
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 29, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
Even though school is back in session, it is not truly autumn yet. Pittsburgh will remain hot and sunny for a few more weeks before things cool off. Here are some ways to escape the sun.
Enchantment runs rampant at the Benedum Center in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
The North American tour of Disney's hit Broadway musical "Aladdin" delighted a Pittsburgh audience on Aug. 23.
WPTS Radio starts school year with rockin’ showcase
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 27, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
WPTS Radio invited Pitt students to dance and sing on the evening of Aug. 23 to celebrate the station's annual Local Music Showcase.
Staff Picks: Our Autumn Aesthetics
By The Pitt News Staff
August 20, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Welcome Back 2018
Fall trends are abundant, and our staff is here to share their thoughts on the popular — and slightly ridiculous — trends coming our way this spooky season.
Staff picks: Best of Campus Cuisine
By The Pitt News Staff
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Welcome Back 2018
Many students don’t look too deeply into their food options before coming to school. Thankfully, our staff is here to shed light on dining options on campus!
Get funky this fall with concerts in Pittsburgh
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Welcome Back 2018
The exciting shows coming to Pittsburgh this fall range from rap to pop to 70s rock, leaving little room to disappoint fans of most genres of music.
‘Christopher Robin’ is unoriginal but uplifting
By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Welcome Back 2018
The drama-fantasy is a somewhat slow and cliche, yet heartwarming and beautiful continuation of A.A. Milne’s stories.
Best neighborhoods for off-campus adventures
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Food & Drink, Welcome Back 2018
For many new Pitt students, the busy, exciting atmosphere of city life is one of the reasons they chose to attend an urban university. With Oakland’s many hospitals, restaurants, drugstores and parks surrounding our campus, students have a good idea of what life is like in an urban area. But what many...
Picklesburgh packs Roberto Clemente Bridge
By Grey McGettigan, For The Pitt News
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Welcome Back 2018
Picklesburgh’s fourth annual gathering did not disappoint, featuring a longer, larger and brinier celebration of all things pickled.
Arctic Monkeys’ Pittsburgh performance fired up the Pete
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Welcome Back 2018
The indie rock band excited fans of all ages at their performance on Pitt's campus in late July.
Pitt Band preps for 2018 performances
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
August 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories, Welcome Back 2018
As the fall semester kicks into full swing, the 2018 football season will do the same. Along with football season comes the crowd-pleasing performances from Pitt Band.
Q&A with acclaimed author, Pitt professor Anjali Sachdeva
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
August 20, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Welcome Back 2018
To learn more about “All the Names They Used for God” and the author behind it, The Pitt News Gillot spoke with Sachdeva about her history and the creation of her acclaimed debut work.
‘Dandy Andy’ tour takes a look at Warhol’s queer history
By Jon Kunitsky, Staff Writer
August 20, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Top Stories, Uncategorized, Welcome Back 2018
The tour differs from regular museum tours by allowing visitors to learn more about Warhol’s boyfriends, his life as a gay man in New York City and how his art was subsequently influenced by the men in his life and the queer community.
Artisan Pittsburgh welcomes fans for Jeff Goldblum Day 2018
By Delilah Bourque, Staff Writer
July 17, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Movies
Everyone has celebrities they adamantly adore. For some, they’re heroes of westerns like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, while for others they’re sex symbols like Angelina Jolie and George Clooney. For a certain group of people, there is one man who perfectly embodies all that a celebrity shou...
6th annual Deutschtown Music Festival takes over North Side
By Darren Campuzano and Sarah Connor
July 17, 2018
Pittsburgh’s annual Deutschtown Music Festival began Friday the 13th this year — but the fear of bad luck didn’t stop thousands of Pittsburghers from indulging in the tastes and sounds of the City’s largest summer rock-fest. Instead of throwing salt over their shoulders, spectators were t...
Future Tenant features feminist art in new exhibit
By Jon Kunitsky | Staff Writer
July 10, 2018
A placard awaits guests entering the Future Tenant artist space on Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. “Through their various forms of artistic expression, [these artists] refuse to give in to the burdens of the male gaze. Instead, they yell back at the catcaller,” it reads, welcoming guests to t...
Art, music, pets and vets: SouthSide Works Exposed
By Shahum Ajmal and Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | TPN Staff
July 10, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Food & Drink, Music, Top Stories
As the City of Pittsburgh wound down from Fourth of July celebrations and stormy weather, the South Side neighborhood prepared for the 14th annual SouthSide Works Exposed arts festival from July 6 to 8. The event was sponsored by City Vets PGH, a new urgent care veterinary practice in the South S...
Jimmy Wopo: The man behind the music
By Hannah Schneider, Contributing Editor
June 26, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
Local rapper Travon Smart — known by his stage name, Jimmy Wopo — was fatally shot last Monday afternoon at the age of 21. The shooting took place in the Middle Hill neighborhood — the very neighborhood that helped him become famous. Growing up in the Hill District was difficult for Smart. As a yo...
Duolingo debuts ‘Something Like Home’ documentary
By Jon Kunitsky | Staff Writer
June 26, 2018
Pittsburgh-based education software company Duolingo is most popular for teaching foreign languages to millions of people worldwide through its phone app and online learning program. But the company’s newest marketing project goes beyond the screen and travels into the real world to share the persona...
Girls who rock: Ladyfest 2018
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
June 20, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
A Google search for “rock bands” yields a long list of well-known results — Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Guns N’ Roses are the first bands listed. The search results show other examples such as The Who, AC/DC and modern bands like the Arctic Monkeys and Coldplay. Aside from being ...
The Incredibles return without skipping a beat
By Grey McGettigan | For The Pitt News
June 19, 2018
After Disney-Pixar introduced international audiences to “The Incredibles” — a family of five superheroes struggling to live a super mundane life — the project’s creative linchpin, Brad Bird, kept busy. Blockbusters “Ratatouille” and “Tomorrowland” demanded most of his time, but the write...
Three Rivers Arts Festival music recap: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
By Darren Campuzano | Staff Writer
June 19, 2018
Lukas Nelson, 29, was born with a predisposition — a habit to upstage any other acts on a concert bill. He did it back in September 2017 at Pittsburgh’s edition of Farm Aid as a young standout performer among musical vets like Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp. The Southern rocker was on stage at the Thre...
Three Rivers Arts Festival music recap: Mendelssohn Choir sings Bob Dylan
By Darren Campuzano | Staff Writer
June 17, 2018
Bob Dylan once sang “Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm / Come in...I’ll give you shelter from the storm?” But on June 5, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh gave the crowd of the Three Rivers Arts Festival a proverbial shelter from the literal storm with a set composed alm...
People’s Pride passes on corporate sponsorships, focuses on inclusion
By Jon Kunitsky | Staff Writer
June 12, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Culture
“Pride of the people will overcome evil!” This was only one of many rally cries heard from the marchers in Pittsburgh’s second annual People’s Pride March late Sunday morning. The “people” of the chant were members of the LGBTQ+ community who are often overlooked — specifically tran...
Photos: Pride across Pittsburgh
By The Pitt News Staff
June 12, 2018
Filed under City, Culture, News, Top Stories, Visual
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Three Rivers Arts Festival music recap: Mavis Staples
By Darren Campuzano | Staff Writer
June 12, 2018
Any Pittsburgh native raised on trips to the Three Rivers Arts Festival can attest that the exhibition of diverse artists and musicians is always accompanied by thick rainfall. Festival season in the ’Burgh never commences without it. Amid fears of rain delays and cancellations, each of the bigge...
Annual Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off downtown
By Zachary Donovan | Staff Writer
June 5, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Food & Drink, Music, Top Stories
The City of Pittsburgh’s North Side was filled with the sound of country music and the sight of about 25 tons of trash this past weekend as the Kenny Chesney concert took over Heinz Field and the surrounding parking lots for tailgates. But across the river from the hard-partying country fans, a different crowd...
Royal Blood at Stage AE: How can two people make so much noise?
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
June 5, 2018
Two men from Brighton, England, stood on the indoor stage at Stage AE in Pittsburgh’s North Side on the evening of May 31. One of them had a broken foot and the other couldn’t move from the stool he was sitting on. But these two people managed to get a crowd of hundreds of people jumping, screa...
Pitt School of Medicine puts on ‘Beauty and the Yeast Infection’
By Shahum Ajmal | Contributing Editor
May 30, 2018
It’s a tale as old as time — itching, burning and pain during sexual intercourse. This is how WebMD describes the symptoms of a yeast infection, which the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine took to the stage with a satirical production called “Beauty and the Yeast Infection.” The cla...
Lawrenceville Art Crawl leaves visitors in awe
By Jon Kunitsky | For The Pitt News
May 30, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Food & Drink, Music, Uncategorized
Betsy Lewis, Emmy Brown and Emily Richards walked down Butler Street amid sun-showers and humidity Saturday afternoon. As rising juniors at Pitt majoring in microbiology, neuroscience and physics, respectively, they ventured out of Oakland to admire local art displayed along the sidewalks of Lawrence...
Free for students: Art, exercise, buses and more!
By The Pitt News Staff
May 30, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Music
One of the best perks of being a student at Pitt is the Panther Card. In addition to all of the traditional purposes a student ID serves, like holding dining passes, granting access to dorms and registering for on-campus events, a Panther Card can be a ticket to a new world of entertainment for stude...
Staff Picks: Coffee Craziness
By The Pitt News Staff
May 30, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
For some, getting caffeinated is the most important part of mornings in college. But others prefer using the local coffee shops for an afternoon date, a study session or a meet-up with old friends. Whether you are a hard-core coffee addict and need all of the espresso shots you can get or just want ...
Staff Picks: Pizza Party
By The Pitt News Staff
May 30, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink
One thing most Pitt students learn during their first few months on campus is that they must choose sides for the ongoing battle between Sorrento’s Pizza Roma and Antoon’s Pizza. Both sit on Atwood Street in South Oakland and both are frequented by Pitt students. The allegiance of some students...
Taco lovers lose their minds at Highmark Stadium
By Delilah Bourque | Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
Filed under Food & Drink, Uncategorized
Think of your favorite food, the most versatile and delicious thing you think you could eat for every meal. Maybe for you, it’s pizza, pasta or sandwiches. For some, that food is tacos. Over the weekend of May 20, a mass of Pittsburgh’s most famous Mexican food descended upon Highmark Stadium near...
Lingering Laughter: Pitt’s LGBTQ+ community takes on the comedy scene
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
May 30, 2018
Filed under Culture, Television, Theater
When Andrew Dow isn’t making crowds of people laugh as the host of Pitt Tonight or performing onstage with the improv group Ruckus, he can be found spending his summer in his hometown of Abington, just 15 miles outside of Philadelphia. As he cozied up to his dog on a mid-May evening, he and his mot...
Pittsburgh Filmmakers to close doors in North Oakland
By Sarah Connor and Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot
May 29, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
After 20 years of providing classes to residents of Pittsburgh and students at Pitt, Pittsburgh Filmmakers will end its days in Oakland. Due to financial struggles, Pittsburgh Filmmakers has canceled its fall courses in film and photography, and has made plans to sell its building on Melwood Avenue...
Shawn Mendes moves toward maturity in third album
By Shahum Ajmal | Contributing Editor
May 29, 2018
When Vine was still popular in 2013, Shawn Mendes only needed six seconds of camera time to become an overnight internet sensation. Mendes, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter, shared a video of him singing “As Long As You Love Me” by Justin Bieber on the popular video-sharing social media app. The short video quick...
‘Deadpool 2’ delivers laughs and action
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | For The Pitt News
May 22, 2018
“Deadpool 2,” released May 18, claims to be a family movie, despite leading with a murder — no different than movies like “The Lion King” or “Bambi,” according to the title character. But based on its R rating and crude jokes, it’s safe to say “Deadpool 2” doesn’t qualify. ...
Sneak peek: Free entertainment for this summer in the City
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
May 22, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Food & Drink, Movies, Music, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Now that college students have finished their finals and high school students are going to prom, the summer season is truly about to begin. The City of Pittsburgh is ready to celebrate the sunny months with some free outdoor events. Typical summer events — like the Independence Day celebration ...
Don’t Call Her Honey: Ciara Gray artist spotlight
By Siddhi Shockey | Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
Filed under Art, Culture, Top Stories
When she was a young artist in first grade, Ciara Gray brought an assignment to the front of the class to show the teacher her work — how she’d ripped a portrait from a magazine in half and pasted it to paper, sketching in the missing half of the model’s face. Now, marks of Gray’s creativity are etched...
Pappas bids The Public adieu with ‘Hamlet’
By Jon Kunitsky | For The Pitt News
May 16, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
The audience poured an avalanche of applause over the cast of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s production of “Hamlet” following its opening performance April 19 — uproarious cheering, whistling and standing ovations galore. But I did not stand, and instead left the theater feeling indifferent and...
TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors
By The Pitt News Staff
April 23, 2018
Filed under Culture
Amanda Reed, Online Engagement Editor I met Amanda the spring semester of my first year as a news writer. I’d already been around since September, but she wasn’t one of my editors until that January. I remember being a bit nervous having to work with an entirely new editor halfway through the year ...
Digress from stress: Pittsburgh’s Slices of Serenity
By Elizabeth Donnelly | Staff Writer
April 22, 2018
Filed under Culture, Top Stories
It’s no secret that finals week can be a stressful time for students, but there are many places Pitt students can go for relief — both on and off campus. With these study break destinations, students can try to focus their mental energy on staying calm and relaxing. Stress Free Zone — William Pitt Union (Oakland...
Bazzi’s beats bring music to the meme scene
By Shahum Ajmal | Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
“You so f***in’ precious when you smile,” was the only line Andrew Bazzi needed to begin his rise to fame with his 2017 single, “Mine.” These now-iconic lyrics went viral in October when Snapchat released a “Be Mine” lens, which fills the user’s screen with heart-shaped eyes and float...
Bloomfield boasts eccentric music scene
By Charlotte Couch and Emma Maurice | Staff Writers
April 19, 2018
The eclectic, little neighborhood of Bloomfield holds a secret within it: an erupting music scene. Bloomfield’s booming music and arts culture has created a niche community of creators, bands and artists — all aiming for the scene to thrive. One of the most popular hubs in the neighborhood — kno...
Pitt Film Fest features city-wide student work
By Vikram Sundar | Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
While maintaining a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend in Indiana, Pennsylvania, senior Mark Conner spent many a lonely road trip listening to the cassette tape she had given him — Fleetwood Mac’s “Tango in the Night.” It was during these trips that he came up with the idea for his ...
Labor of love: PSA puts on Mock Shaadi
By Shahum Ajmal | Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
Filed under Culture, Top Stories
Two first-year students exchanged vows in the William Pitt Union ballroom Saturday night — but all in good fun. The bride and groom were volunteer participants in the Pitt Pakistani Student Association’s second annual Mock Shaadi event. Awash in shades of red, yellow and pink, the ballroom wa...
Cocktail classroom: Professors bring classes to the bars
By Darren Campuzano | Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Top Stories
A professor walks into a bar to talk about statistical issues in business. This sounds like the opening line of bad joke — but it's a reality for some Pitt professors. Though it is rather unconventional, some University staff members have been relocating class to more sociable areas on campus, s...
Isle of Dogs delights with animation, disappoints with representation
By Vikram Sundar | Staff Writer
April 11, 2018
Wes Anderson has once again proven himself to be one of the most visually innovative auteurs in cinema with his latest film, “Isle of Dogs.” Set in a futuristic Japan, “Isle of Dogs” tells the tale of a headstrong 12-year-old boy named Atari, voiced by Koyu Rankin, who searches for his beloved d...