What to do in the fall if you hate football
By Delilah Bourque and Sarah Connor, Contributing Editors
September 18, 2019
For some, the air cooling and people pulling their fall wardrobes out of storage can only mean one thing — football season. For the rest of us, the best we can do is try to make the most of our Sundays until February rolls around. Here are some of the best ways to spend your fall if you’re not a football fan.
Review: 70 minute saga: Charles Ross performs ‘One-Man Star Wars Trilogy’
By Charlie Taylor, For the Pitt News
September 16, 2019
If you’re the kind of person who binge-watches the entire original “Star Wars” trilogy in a weekend, consider buying a ticket to Charles Ross’ “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy” before sitting down for your next productive weekend. You’ll save yourself a whole lot of time, and enjoy an unexpected laugh or two.
Staff Picks: The best movies about work
By The Pitt News Staff
September 11, 2019
Read our staff's picks for the best movies about employment
Music to my ears: Pitt grads make noise in the music industry
By Emma Maurice, Senior Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Fewer than three months after graduating from Pitt, Cole Boillat packed everything up, got in his car and drove across the country to his new home in Los Angeles — all in the pursuit of producing music.
Review: ‘The Lion King’ delights audiences at the Benedum Center
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
September 10, 2019
“The Lion King,” which runs Sept. 4 through Sept. 29 at the Benedum Center, is a fantastic production. While the most memorable parts of the original Disney movie are maintained, the stage production keeps it fresh — balancing fantastic performances and amazing technical marvels from the puppetry, costuming and set pieces.
A Pittsburgh kid’s tribute to Mac Miller
By Isabella Colaianni, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
My friends and I spent our free time bonding over our love of Mac's music. We rode our bikes while listening to “Knock Knock,” played basketball at the local playground with “Smile Back” and hung out on the front porch cracking jokes and making weekend plans to “Senior Skip Day.” His songs about being a kid in Pittsburgh were fun and relatable, and they made me feel free from the responsibilities and woes of growing up.
Under the sea with Musical Theatre Club’s 24 hour musical
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
With only 24 hours to cast, direct, choreograph and design a set for the full two-and-a-half-hour production, the cast and crew attempted to throw together a hilariously imperfect musical.
Review: Like a bad clown, cheap tricks are all ‘It Chapter 2’ can muster
By Thomas Wick, Senior Staf Writer
September 9, 2019
Two years ago we received a fantastic adaptation of “It,” with great writing, wonderful child actors and good direction. But no amount of quality could save the sequel, “It Chapter 2,” from being a sloppy, drawn out, jump-scare-infested step down.
Pitt Tonight and Andrew Dow: Year 3
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 5, 2019
Andrew Dow hosted the first episode of Pitt Tonight’s fifth season on Aug. 25, beginning his third and final year as show host. Dow and his fellow staff said they hope the new season comes with opportunities for more creative projects — and fun — during the show.
Mike Chen talks food, YouTube and traveling the world
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor
September 5, 2019
The Pitt Asian Student Alliance was responsible for bringing in Chen, a Chinese-American YouTuber specializing in food and travel vlogging known best for his channel, strictlydumpling. Strictlydumpling follows Chen’s journeys to different countries around the world and his explorations of the food scene in each respective place.
Escape the airport with less-commonly taught languages
By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
Escape the Airport was the theme of the LCTL departments’s first-ever escape room event, which took place in Hillman Library on Wednesday night.
City of Asylum hosts poets laureate from across the country
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 3, 2019
More than 60 people attended a poets laureate celebration event hosted by City of Asylum in the North Shore Monday. The four poets laureate — Paisley Rekdal, Salas Rivera, Kim Shuck and Molly Fisk — each read from their own collections.
Pitt’s Chris Kilburg crafts midsummer melodies
By Alex Dolinger, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
Chris Kilburg is a man of few words and many talents. His songs, though they lack words, are still meant to tell stories.
Crack open a cold one with Amazon’s “The Boys”
By Thomas Wick, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
It’s fair to call “superhero” its own genre. And, like any genre, there is always going to be a film or TV show that deconstructs it. This year we got one such deconstruction in the Amazon Prime exclusive show “The Boys."
Eurofest creates cultural connections
By Amanda Giamalis, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
Vendors from both Pitt and outside organizations lined the walls during Pitt’s Eurofest, a celebration of European heritage and cultures.
Groceria Merante: 40 years of food and family
By Tanner Smida, For the Pitt News
August 26, 2019
Groceria Merante, the family-owned Oakland staple, celebrated its 40th anniversary over the weekend with a neighborhood block party on Saturday, bringing out a crowd of about 1000 people.
Staff picks: What we missed in Pittsburgh
By The Pitt News Staff
August 26, 2019
Read what our staff missed most about Pittsburgh during the summer holiday
Meet the Editor: Culture
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
August 25, 2019
Here’s an early introduction to the culture section — you’ll find us in print and online on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall. We cover everything involving music, theater, art, literature, movies and television happening on campus and around the City. You can catch us hanging out at cool cultural...
Pitt Stages: what we’ll see this fall
By Justin Gardner, For The Pitt News
August 23, 2019
This upcoming semester, Pitt Stages is offering a total of four different shows. Two are Mainstage productions, directed professionally, while the others are student labs, which are directed by students at the University of Pittsburgh.
Nicole Mitchell: an inside look at the new director of Jazz Studies
By Isabella Colaianni, Staff Writer
August 23, 2019
Nicole Mitchell, an internationally acclaimed jazz flutist, composer and educator, was named the University of Pittsburgh’s William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies in January.
Calling all audiophiles: Pittsburgh’s best record stores
By Melanie Pantano, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019
Any Pittsburghers who’ve fallen under the spell of the “vinyl revival” have a plethora of places to choose from that sell both new and used records, catering to customers seeking a legendary grail record or just their favorite album.
Staff picks: Tips for conquering homesickness
By The Pitt News Staff
August 20, 2019
The dawn of a new semester can bring a mix of emotions — excitement, stress and sometimes even homesickness. Leaving family and friends back home for almost eight months can be tough, regardless of whether you live 30 minutes or a continent away. Here are our tips for conquering homesickness this semester.
Fall events you ‘autumn’ check out
By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer
August 19, 2019
From hitting up music festivals to attending sporting events, there are many ways for returning students to entertain themselves in the bustling City of Pittsburgh. With fall just around the corner, it’s best to keep in mind any upcoming opportunities to attend concerts, fall festivals and other celebrations that come with the change of the weather.
The Whats and Wheres to fashion’s latest
By Justin Gardner, For The Pitt News
July 17, 2019
Many fashionable individuals regard the fall/winter fashion season as the pinnacle of style, citing its rich colors, layers and diverse textures. Yet, as July brings forth summer’s peak, it is important to remember the potential these months hold for fun and exciting fashion statements. It is a time of cookouts and trips and music festivals — opportune moments for bold, colorful fits.
Fandom culture thrives in Pittsburgh
By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News
July 17, 2019
As one of the major cities in the country with over 300,000 who call it home, Pittsburgh’s fandom culture is incredibly diverse. These fandoms are celebrated in several ways — reading comics, participating in cosplay, watching films and attending comic cons.
Staff Picks: Summer soundtracks
By The Pitt News Staff
July 16, 2019
It’s about halfway through the summer and your perfectly curated summer playlist may be getting a bit overplayed, or you may just have heard Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” a few too many times and are looking for something new to listen to.
New Student Guide | Roc your world crossword: answer key
By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe, The Pitt News Staff
July 15, 2019
Across: TMED Slapped a copyright on SAL Ride in space, familiarly ARENA The Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints, for one ACLEF Roman ___ (thinly veiled nonfiction) TIO Uncle, in SPAN 0101 VEXED Annoyed PROCLAIMS Pitt mascot’s favorite synon...
Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations
By The Pitt News Staff
July 9, 2019
Podcasts have gained popularity recently, with many gaining widespread critical acclaim, such as the true crime podcast “Serial,” or even being adapted into television shows, like “Homecoming,” starring Julia Roberts.
Thorgy Thor takes over the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
By Elizabeth Martinson, Staff Writer
July 9, 2019
Synesthesia is a neurological trait that causes people to experience one stimulus in multiple ways — for example, someone sees specific colors upon hearing a specific sound. Thorgy Thor, a Brooklyn-based drag queen, doesn’t have synesthesia, but she did incorporate a pseudo-experiment based around it as part of her Pittsburgh show.
Three Rivers Arts Festival celebrates 60 years
By Sarah Connor, Senior Staff Writer
July 5, 2019
Three multicolored giraffe statues stand at the center of the Wyndham Lawn in Gateway Center Plaza downtown, covered in sporadically placed patches of pink, turquoise, yellow, purple and green. These giraffes are pieces of an art project called Ocean Sole Africa — one of the many major attractions for the 2019 Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Staff picks: Hidden gems of Pitt
By The Pitt News Staff
July 2, 2019
Pitt’s campus can be a bit overwhelming at first. With so many streets, buildings and classrooms, it can be difficult to explore every nook and cranny of Pitt’s corner of Oakland. Here are some hidden gems on campus to look out for.
PITT ARTS introduces students to Pittsburgh’s cultural scene
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
There’s more to college than just classes and extracurriculars, especially at an urban campus. Pitt students can expect dozens of opportunities each year to get out into the City and experience something new.
Pittsburgh music scene: The FYI on DIY
By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
For those interested in pursuing a career in the music industry, Pittsburgh is a pretty good place to start.
Liberal arts clubs offer expressive outlet for students
By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer
June 29, 2019
Out of the 600 clubs offered at Pitt, there are about 50 centered around the liberal arts, including film, art, music and literature.
Local Art collectives foster Pittsburgh creativity
By Zainab Hakeem, For The Pitt News
June 29, 2019
Pittsburgh art collectives have naturally popped up to encourage the City’s creative output, helping artists go from pop-up art galleries and basement shows to large scale concerts and commissioned works.
‘Toy Story 4’ entertains young and young at heart
By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer
June 25, 2019
“Toy Story” has filled the imagination of children with the fantasy of toys coming to life with the famous Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang since 1995.
Third Thursday: Block Party event connects Wilkinsburg artists
By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News
June 25, 2019
A usual visit to a museum might include viewing famous paintings, standing feet away from casts of ancient sculptures and maybe visiting the gift shop on the way out.
Seth Meyers brings ‘Late Night’ comedy to Homestead
By Elizabeth Martinson, Staff Writer
June 18, 2019
As the host of the fourth iteration of Late Night on NBC and a former Saturday Night Live cast member, Seth Meyers has spent a good amount of time in New York City. But the comedian found some time Friday to visit his “ancestral home” of Pittsburgh, hosting back-to-back stand-up shows in Homestead.
CAAPP celebrates black female writers from Pittsburgh and beyond
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 18, 2019
Nicole Sealey’s editors once convinced her to remove the last line of a poem before she published it. The poem, “Candelabra With Heads,” meditated on a sculpture by the artist Thomas Hirschhorn, and its final line stated the poem’s thesis question — “Who can see this and not see lynchings?”
Birthing A Movement art exhibit addresses maternal mortality crisis
By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News
June 12, 2019
According to the World Health Organization, about 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.
‘Rocketman’ blasts off
By Melanie Pantano, For The Pitt News
June 12, 2019
“Rocketman” is the story that Elton John wants us to know.
Pride advocates gather on Andy Warhol bridge
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
The Andy Warhol Bridge swarmed with people dressed in an array of glittering, feathered, skin-tight ensembles in every color of the rainbow on Saturday.
Movie blog: Curse of the video game adaptation
By Thomas Wick, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019
Once upon a time in the year 1993, an abomination crawled out from the darkest depths of the underworld and into the light of our Earth: the first film adaptation of a video game. The movie, “Super Mario Bros.,” turned the villain of the video game series it was based on, Bowser, from a vicious fire-...
Staff Picks: TPN summer reading list
By The Pitt News Staff
June 4, 2019
While the days of required summer reading are far gone for college students, we here at The Pitt News want to share some of our favorite books to get you through the dog days of summer.
Trevor Noah brings laughs to Pittsburgh
By Elizabeth Martinson, Staff Writer
June 4, 2019
Following a slickly produced video that was a cross between a pump-up video and an ad, Trevor Noah walked on stage to raucous applause from the audience at the Petersen Events Center Friday.
Pitt theatre arts alumni succeed on and off stage
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Culture Editor
May 29, 2019
Pitt’s department of theatre arts serves hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students per year, covering theatrical production, training and study. Class topics range from the obvious, such as studies in acting and performance, to the technical, such as lighting and set design.
‘Booksmart’: not another teen movie
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
High school is an awkward, four-year transition from childhood into semi-adulthood. While no two adolescent experiences are the same, the years we spend in high school are weird, confusing and sometimes awful. “Booksmart” captures it all.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ brings Pittsburgh audiences to tears
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Recent popular media has taken a closer look at mental health and mental illness. The 2017 Netflix original series “13 Reasons Why” focuses on the reasons a high school teenager took her own life, while “BoJack Horseman,” another Netflix original show, centers on a celebrity horse that copes with addiction and depression.
George A. Romero archive finds home at Hillman Library
By Sara Nuss, For The Pitt News
May 22, 2019
Known widely as the father of the modern zombie movie, George A. Romero and his legacy have risen again in recent years following the filmmaker’s death in 2017.
’Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ exceeds fans’ expectations
By Sara Nuss, For The Pitt News
May 15, 2019
While the goal of the protagonists is serious, “Pokemon Detective Pikachu” is a wholesome and hilariously fun movie.
Pittsburgh Record Convention showcases vinyl revival
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Culture Editor
May 15, 2019
More than 30 vendors and hundreds of attendees gathered to buy and sell records, CDs, cassette tapes and other music memorabilia.
Crossword | It’s finally here
By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe
April 21, 2019
This locally-sourced, organic finals week crossword comes to you straight from your friendly neighborhood campus newspaper office. Because if you’re anything like us at The Pitt News, sometimes you just need to take a break from studying (or editing news stories) and throw yourself heart, mind and...
Stress quick fixes: Our favorite apps and media to de-stress
By The Pitt News Staff
April 21, 2019
Finals week has arrived and stress levels are high. Here at The Pitt News, our staff has a few favorite apps, YouTube channels and artwork that help us relax when we need it.
Treatment with a tempo: A look at the world of music therapy
By Mary Rose O’Donnell, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Music therapy is the use of music, such as singing, songwriting and playing instruments, to improve the lives of others physically, mentally and socially. We got to chat with some local music therapists for our destressing-themed finals edition.
‘Burden of Genius’ showcases revolutionary Dr. Thomas Starzl
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Students at the University of Pittsburgh have likely heard the name Dr. Thomas Starzl at least once in passing or happened across the statue of him relaxing on a bench behind the Cathedral.
Review: ‘After’ provokes unintended laughter
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Last week, another fanfiction-turned-novel- turned-movie by the name “After” was released, and was as underwhelming and convoluted as the original work.
ATO charity concert rocks Bellefield Hall
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
ATO hosted Saturday’s concert as its annual philanthropy event, with the $5 admission fee going toward the Children’s Miracle Network and Greenhouses for Everyone.
Staff Picks: Our favorite homemade snacks for a study break
By The Pitt News Staff
April 15, 2019
When dining hall meals and Pop-Tarts won’t satisfy a body that is mentally and physically worn out from the semester, look no further than our staff favorite DIY snacks. Not to mention, spending some time cooking presents the perfect opportunity to take a study break or procrastinate.
Winter is here: Bar of Thrones opens doors in Market Square
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Winter has come to Pittsburgh’s Market Square. While the weather has been warming up, Bar of Thrones, a Game of Thrones themed pop-up bar, has opened downtown. The bar serves Game of Thrones-themed cocktails, along with beer, wine and certain food offerings.
Tyler Oakley reflects on YouTube fame and activism
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Little did Tyler Oakley know, 12 years after he began his YouTube channel he would be sitting in the William Pitt Union speaking about his social media career, LGBTQ+ activism and life as an internet celebrity to a room full of more than 250 Pitt students — only a small segment of his fanbase.
Performers death drop at Rainbow Alliance drag show
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Friday night, a charismatic performer clad in a silver sequin dress danced and swirled her poofy brown wig to the booming music. The hundreds of audience members leapt to their feet to clap along, roaring when the performer landed the drag-show-staple death drop.
Weekend Watchlist: The best of the worst
By The Pitt News Staff
April 4, 2019
This installment of our recurring Weekend Watchlist blog takes a slightly different approach — we wrote about the absolute worst shows and movies we could find online. These films and shows are just so bad they’re good, and we really can’t get enough of the cringey comedy unintentionally found in this week’s watchlist.
Pitt Stages preps for ‘Into the Woods’ opening night
By Tamara Alchoufete, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Get ready for princesses, fairies, and lots of dark woods. The Pitt theatre arts department will perform “Into the Woods” as a mainstage production. The show opens tonight at 8 p.m. and runs through April 14.
Top ways to soak up the spring in Pittsburgh
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
Finally, after months of gloom, snowstorms and freezing rain, the sun seems to have found its way to Pittsburgh. Here are some funny ways to enjoy the sun:
Review: Billie Eilish breaks the internet with debut album
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Minimalistic bass beats, breathy vocals and moody lyrics carried LA-native Billie Eilish from an internet streaming sensation to No. 96 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released when she was just 15 in 2016, Eilish’s first single “Ocean Eyes” now has 16.2 million streams on SoundCloud alone.
‘Pitt Tonight’ celebrates women with annual empowerment episode
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
In the darkened William Pitt Union Assembly Room, an unusual array of images graced the stage. Some slides flashed quotes from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Others featured statements from female Pitt students, who wanted to send a message of thanks to the strong women in their lives.
Staff Picks: Top Brad Pitt movies
By The Brad Pitt News Staff
March 31, 2019
Here at the University of Brad Pitt-sburgh, we adore our lord and savior, Brad Pitt. We believe all of his films deserve A+ ratings, but today, we are rounding up our most favorite films done by the god himself. From “Fight Club” to “Moneyball,” we all have our No. 1 favorite film from our beloved Brad Pitt.
Wellness Center displays ‘The Art of Recovery’ gallery
By Tamara Alchoufete, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
On Tuesday, the Wellness Center had a little more to offer than usual — art celebrating the beauty of eating disorder recovery. This gallery was presented by The Renfrew Center Foundation — a national eating disorder treatment organization with centers open to women of all ages throughout the country.
‘Us’ serves scares, but still falls behind ‘Get Out’
By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
With his second film “Us,” Jordan Peele has taken a far more ambitious step to tackle a problem rooted in America’s historical identity as an oppressor — perhaps too ambitious.
2019 Greek Sing pleases performers, raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network
By Amanda Giamalis, For The Pitt News
March 26, 2019
Finishing off Pitt’s Greek Week, Greek Sing 2019 brought a large crowd to the field house. The event is held annually as a spirit event for Pitt’s Greek life, but also as a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Review: Gary Clark Jr. brought audiences at the Benedum to their feet
By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Gary Clark Jr., a 35-year old guitarist, is a musical shapeshifter — and his show at the Benedum Theater March 20 confirmed that confining him to one genre only understates his malleable approach to playing guitar.
New ‘Queer Eye’ season brings joy to fans with diversity and a dog
By Apoorva Kethidi, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
Season three of the breakout, Emmy award-winning reboot “Queer Eye” hit the streaming service on Friday, to much excitement from the show’s many fans.
Phi Delta Epsilon preps for 2019 ‘Anatomy Fashion Show’
By Amanda Giamalis, For The Pitt News
March 20, 2019
For the third consecutive year at Pitt, artists and models alike will join in Bellefield Auditorium to strut, pose and paint on human bodies in order to pull off this one-night-only event, the annual “Anatomy Fashion Show.”
Streaming now: must-see foreign language films, TV
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
This year we have made several different watchlists of great, enjoyable TV shows and movies. Considering this school year is the Year of Pitt Global, you should take some time to celebrate foreign-language media too.
‘Captain Marvel’ packs great performances and action in a crowded plot
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
“Captain Marvel,” written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, is the twenty-first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first to feature a solo female lead.
Local artist Stew Frick dominates the art scene by customizing clothes
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Stew Frick — a Pittsburgh native, born in Coraopolis — has coined the term “clothing customizer” as their official job title. They often begin with a clean canvas of items ranging from boots to sneakers to jackets, made of either leather or cloth, and then add their creative designs.
Blog: Spring break watchlist
By The Pitt News Staff
March 7, 2019
As promised in our 2019 spring break bucket list, The Pitt News staff is here with yet another installment of our Weekend Watchlist blog series.
Controlled Chaos teaches students to get down on the dance floor
By Rachel Saula, For The Pitt News
March 7, 2019
Controlled Chaos is typically a closed, audition-only dance group.Tuesday evening, they hosted a workshop with PPC titled “Anyone Can Dance.” The class encouraged dancers of all levels to explore the art of hip-hop dancing.
FOMO, grocery shopping and Netflix binging: Our 2019 spring break bucket list
By Alex Dolinger, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
For those of us staying in Pittsburgh or heading back home for the week, here are some ideas to make this spring break worthwhile.
Video: CMU Lunar Gala
By Kaycee Orwig, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2019
CMU's annual Lunar Gala was held on Mar. 2, and featured many inventive fashion choices.
CMU Lunar Gala shows off glowing fashion
By Maya Best, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
The theme of CMU’s 2019 Lunar Gala, “anomie,” is a philosophical term that describes a society in which there are no morals or bounds for its citizens.
Hozier hits a high note with sophomore album ‘Wasteland, Baby!’
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Irish-born musician Andrew “Hozier” Byrne came into an almost accidental fame when his 2013 single “Take Me to Church” soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, following the release of his eponymous first album in 2014.
Blog: Weekend watchlist, take five
By The Pitt News Staff
March 1, 2019
For the fifth time, The Pitt News staff is sharing our top picks of films and TV shows. For a post-midterms binge-watching session, look no further than the TPN Weekend Watchlist.
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ caps the ‘Dragons’ trilogy with stunning visuals and stirring emotion
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Released on Friday, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” — written and directed by Dean DeBlois — has earned widespread critical acclaim and is visually dazzling and mature with its storytelling.
Pitt Italian Club gets cheesy at 8th annual Italian Cheese Night
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Listening to classical opera while eating fresh Italian cheeses is not how many students picture spending a typical weekday night, but for the 139 students who attended the Italian Club’s cheese night, this was an exciting opportunity that only presents itself once per year.
‘Fighting with My Family’ leaves out the fight, waters down Paige
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The new film “Fighting with My Family” takes on the challenge of portraying the deep emotional highs and lows of WWE superstar Saraya-Jade Bevis (Florence Pugh) — who is known simply as Paige in the ring.
Dhirana teams from all over the nation compete at Soldiers & Sailors
By Maya Best, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Crowds gathered in Soldiers & Sailors auditorium on Saturday for the seventh annual Dhirana national Indian classical dance competition as eight collegiate dance teams competed for a $1,000 cash prize and trophy.
Review: “Flyin’ West” soars to a standing ovation
By Tamara Alchoufete, For The Pitt News
February 21, 2019
The Pitt theatre arts department told a story beautifully on Wednesday night, showing that “Flyin’ West” really is a journey of flying “as free as a bird” from the oppressive South to the open prairies of the West.
Studying, snacking, and [not] sleeping: Our 2019 midterm survival guide
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By The Pitt News Staff
February 21, 2019
Another midterm season is upon us, here are some tips to make it through the stressful weeks ahead:
Frick Fine Arts debuts ‘Africans in India’ exhibit
By Maya Best, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
“Africans in India” arrived at Pitt’s University Art Gallery in the Frick Fine Arts building on Feb. 15 in celebration of Black History Month.
Netflix’s latest show ‘Russian Doll’ asks — but doesn’t answer — major questions of mortality
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
Lots of people, whether they’re depressed or not, grapple with the idea of their own mortality in life. But in Netflix’s new series “Russian Doll,” it really doesn’t matter.
Blog: Our weekend watchlist, LGBTQ+ edition
By The Pitt News Staff
February 15, 2019
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, but here at The Pitt News, it is also the day we release our annual Sex Edition, which this year had an LGBTQ+ focus. To continue with this theme, this Weekend Watchlist features series and movies with a strong LGBTQ+ presence.
PGH Foodie Blog: Oakland’s Americanized Chinese food gems
By Joshua Gaylord, For The Pitt News
February 15, 2019
The majority of people have heard of the Ten Commandments, but very few have heard of the elusive 11th commandment. Thou shall never find good cafeteria food. I’ve been to several colleges for visits, and I studied at College of the Ozarks in southwest Missouri before my time here at Pitt. The o...
Slaying the Pittsburgh drag scene
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
While drag seems to have a very sexualized culture in mainstream media, it is just another form of performing arts, and it is popular in Pittsburgh.
Age of AQUARIUS: New club offers home for LGBTQ+ students with Asian roots
By Amanda Giamalis, For The Pitt News
February 14, 2019
The title AQUARIUS is an acronym for “Alliance of Queer Underrepresented Asians in Recognition of Intersectionality to Uphold Solidarity.” The club has been an official, active club at Pitt since November 2018 and now has more than 30 members.
Pitt rings in the Lunar New Year
By Apoorva Kethidi, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Pitt’s Lunar New Year celebration, hosted this past weekend by Pitt’s Chinese American Students Association and VSA in an event titled “Pitt CASA x VSA: Lunar New Year 2019,” brought in over 200 guests.
Ariana Grande responds to a rough year with ‘thank u, next’
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Ariana Grande’s fifth studio album “thank u, next” is arguably the most anticipated one of her career. Coming just six months after the release of her last album, “Sweetener,” “thank u, next” addresses changes and complications in Grande’s life, taking her fans on a tour of her innermost thoughts.
Blog: Our weekend watchlist, take three
By The Pitt News Staff
February 8, 2019
For the third time, our weekend watchlist is back by popular demand. This time with both television shows and movies featured on popular streaming services.
Review: Pitt Stages takes spring semester by storm with ‘Woyzeck’
By Tamara Alchoufete, For The Pitt News
February 7, 2019
Tragedy meets insanity to create the chaotic atmosphere that was the Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre on the opening night of “Woyzeck.”
Pitt student takes the stage in professional production of ‘The Tempest’
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Julia De Avilez Rocha, a senior at Pitt, got a start in pursuing her dream at Pittsburgh Public Theater with her role as Ceres in “The Tempest.”