Running a town in quarantine: ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
Ashley Martin is spending the next few weeks fishing, collecting bugs and doing chores for her neighbors. But Martin’s not even stepping outside.
Art programs at Pitt adjust to remote learning
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
Before spring break, virtual music lessons and online art class were few and far between at Pitt. But due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the University’s subsequent move to online classes, students and faculty are now facing unprecedented challenges.
Sex, drugs and R&B: The Weeknd recreates earlier sounds with ’80s-inspired ‘After Hours’
By Elise Lavallee, Contributing Editor
March 24, 2020
“After Hours” has more hits than misses, with something for everyone and every mood, sliding effortlessly between upbeat and slower emotional tracks.
Heinz Chapel cancels all weddings through May 31
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
March 23, 2020
In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Heinz Chapel staff announced that all weddings through May 31 are canceled
Cultural programming moves online amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
March 23, 2020
With many cultural events cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations at Pitt and around the City have turned to hosting programs online.
Oakland restaurants open for take out during coronavirus regulations
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
March 18, 2020
Here’s a quick round-up of some nearby places you can pick up your next meal from before it's time to brave the grocery stores once again.
Pitt Instagrammers capture campus life
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
If you’re stuck at home and desperately missing Cathy, crave one last meal at Market or in need of at-home fitness motivation — look no further than your Instagram search bar.
Review | “Lost Girls” demands to be seen
By Charlie Taylor, Senior Staff Writer
March 17, 2020
Now streaming on Netflix, the new film “Lost Girls” from director Liz Garbus asks us to reconsider our preconceived ideas of these women and their work.
COVID-19 shutters cultural events on campus and across the city
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
March 17, 2020
Postponed Events Pitt Arts — Pittsburgh Memorial Mandala Installation According to an email from Terry S. Hardy, a Pitt Arts artist in residence, his installation in front of the Frick Fine Arts building on March 16 is rescheduled for the 2020 fall semester. The installation of a floral mandala to honor “loss of life in Pittsburgh and its ...
Global Brew connects Pitt students with coffee from all over the world
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
To educate students about the coffee industry, the Global Hub featured its third coffee-tasting event in an ongoing series, called Global Brew