Sonia Sanchez and Marilyn Nelson talk black poetry
By Charlie Taylor, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Sonia Sanchez and fellow poet Marilyn Nelson visited the Carnegie Lecture Hall for a reading, which was followed by a conversation about their work, in an event hosted by Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures and the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics.
How to decorate when you’re a renter
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
November 14, 2019
When it comes to decorating a rented space, many college students fall into the classic decor scheme of empty Natty Light cans, a sinkful of dirty dishes and furniture they picked up off the curb.
Column: “Rent,” 23 years later
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
“Rent” is, in many ways, the “Hamilton” of the ’90s. Like “Hamilton,” “Rent” contained themes of rebelling against a corrupt system, featured a purposely diverse cast, and was an incredibly popular show.
Don’t give “Last Christmas” your heart
By Matthew Monroy, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
“Last Christmas,” named after the Wham! song of the same name, centers on Kate (Emilia Clarke, in her first post-“Game of Thrones” role,) a scattered, George Michael fangirl.
Polish festival kicks off Christmas celebrations
By MJ LaRocque, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
The smell of sauerkraut and fried dough filled the air of the first floor of the Cathedral of Learning, kicking off Polish Christmas celebrations. The Polish Festival — hosted by the Polish Nationality Room and other Polish community organizations — took place last Sunday. The event included polka mus...
“Ford v. Ferrari:” not your average sports movie
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
In the same way that “Joker” is a comic book movie made with all the trappings of the types of films we’ve come to expect around awards season, “Ford v Ferrari” is a sports movie that is shot, acted and scored like an Oscar-bait film.
Vlogger David Dobrik brings YouTube to the WPU
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
November 7, 2019
A packed room of excited students cheered and applauded as a 23-year-old man in a Pitt sweatshirt and baseball cap emerged from a back door. While he looked the part, he wasn’t another regular Pitt student — this was David Dobrik, one of the most recognizable people on the internet.
Pitt alum Theresa Baughman showcases work from Arctic Circle expedition
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
An electrifying blue light shines on the entryway of Late Space, a quaint art gallery on Penn Avenue in Garfield. Within, visitors peruse the abstract line drawings and photographs of glaciers and Arctic waters hanging on the walls. Miscellaneous works of art, like an iceberg sculpture and audio recordings, are scattered around the room.
Pitt community gathers to share their six-word stories
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
November 6, 2019
About 15 people gathered Monday afternoon in the Amy E. Knapp room on the ground floor of Hillman Library for Six Word Stories: an Interactive Exhibit.
“Jojo Rabbit” says nothing new about Nazis
By Kieran Mclean, Senior Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
“There’s not much hope of us winning this war,” Rebel Wilson says to a group of Hitler Youth at summer camp at the start of “Jojo Rabbit.”