Pitt professor Nicole Mitchell awarded $50,000 fellowship
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
January 23, 2020
Nicole Mitchell, chair of Pitt’s jazz studies program, was awarded a $50,000 USA Fellowship from United States Artists
The ‘Art’ of Storytelling: Pitt students find their voice by combining art and social media businesses
By Emma Maurice, Senior Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
For some Pitt students, a love of crafting, art and storytelling has manifested itself into a small business that generates them more than some extra cash — it’s helping them connect with their families and build lasting friendships.
Creative Research Exhibition showcases work from summer 2019 fellowships
By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
The 11th Annual Summer 2019 Creative Research Exhibition opened this past Thursday. The exhibition presents the works of six artists who pursued summer research opportunities through the University Honors College.
Mac Miller’s legacy lives on with ‘Circles’
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
January 20, 2020
The opening lyrics to Pittsburgh native Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” left me feeling eerie and somber.
Circles: Till Infinity – The Celebration of Mac Miller’s Posthumous Album
January 20, 2020
Over the weekend, hundreds of fans came to a pop-up in the North Side to celebrate the release of Mac Miller's posthumous album, 'Circles'. See what some had to say about how his music impacted their lives.
Column | Shocked but not horrified at the Academy’s nominations
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
January 16, 2020
This is another in a long line of horror movies getting completely ignored by one of the most prestigious awarding bodies in the world.
Coming of age across cultures
By Brinda Vaidya, For the Pitt News
January 16, 2020
Across cultures, ceremonies such as bat and bar mitzvahs and quinceañeras, are a way for young people to celebrate the transition to adulthood.
Stitches for a cause: making knit work with the Fiber Arts Crew
By MJ LaRocque, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
What started as one group of people in one small town eight miles outside of Harrisburg, the Fiber Arts Crew is now spread out across the University’s regional campuses.
Review | Figure skater debunks Netflix’s newest drama ‘Spinning Out’
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
January 13, 2020
A poster for the new Netflix show “Spinning Out” reads, “It may be cold, but there is no chill.” This might be the perfect way to describe the show, a drama about a 21-year-old figure skater.
Year of creativity brings grant applications to an unprecedented high
By Charlie Taylor, Senior Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
One major facet of the Year of Creativity is the Year of Creativity Funding Opportunity, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to students and faculty starting creative endeavors during the 2019-20 academic year.