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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
President of Studio Four One Two Bella O’Hara.

Studio FourOneTwo’s spring issue explores the concept of the ‘Divine Feminine’

By Shreya Singh, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2023
Studio FourOneTwo is a lifestyle magazine and blog club founded in 2018 that publishes different forms of media including written work, graphic designs and photography. The theme for the club’s upcoming print issue focuses on the “Divine Feminine.”
Mattress Factory features three new exhibits exploring waste, imagination and search for meaning of life

Mattress Factory features three new exhibits exploring waste, imagination and search for meaning of life

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023
In the entrance of the Monterey Annex of the Mattress Factory, trash piles accumulate within the pristine, white space. These bits of discarded cans, chip bags and cardboard boxes make up one of the Mattress Factory’s latest exhibits, “The Museum Collects Itself.”
Models pose in the William Pitt Union after the Fashion Business Association Fashion Show on Saturday.

FBA explores upcycling in first fashion show since 2018

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • March 19, 2023
FBA hosted “Ecovision: Upcycling In Style,” on Saturday night in the William Pitt Union Ballroom to an audience of about 50 people. As the organization’s first fashion show since 2018, the theme focused on sustainability and spreading awareness against fast fashion.
A Pitt student browses through a clothing rack.

Pittsburgh welcomes spring with annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fever Festival

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023
Family Festivals Association, Inc.’s annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fever Festival takes place from March 17 through 19 in the Monroeville Convention Center. The event features more than 160 exhibitors selling an assortment of arts and craft goods as well as food and beverages.
The Andy Warhol Museum in Northside.

4 things you didn’t know about Andy Warhol

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
Andy Warhol is well known for his distinctive screen printing style and brightly colored pop art ranging from Campbell’s Soup Cans to famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. Unsurprisingly, his personal life was as vibrant as his art.
A young girl wearing a Mărțișor at an event hosted by the Romanian Nationality Room Committee on Sunday in Posvar Hall.

Romanian Room Committee marches into spring with the luck of Mărțișor

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • February 26, 2023
The Romanian Nationality Room Committee hosted an event to celebrate Mărțișor, a monthlong Romanian holiday that about 30 people attended. On March 1, Romanian people give Mărțișor to their loved ones as a part of the spring holiday celebration.
A sign advertising the “One Place to Another” exhibit in the Frick Fine Arts building.

‘One Place to Another’ art exhibit highlights students’ relationships with nature, wildlife

By Nada Abdulaziz, For The Pitt News • February 22, 2023
The University Art Gallery presents the studio art students' research exhibition, “One Place to Another.” Available through March 3, the exhibit includes the work of seven Pitt students who dedicated last summer to participating in field studies in various locations.
An art piece at the “Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

‘Apsáalooke Women and Warriors’ exhibit celebrates Native American history, power of women

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • February 15, 2023
“Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” runs in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History from Feb. 4 to May 29. It portrays the women as protectors of their tribe and culture.
The exhibit “PRESSED: Images from the Jewish Daily Forward,” on the first floor of Hillman Library.

‘PRESSED’ exhibit in Hillman Library connects students with Jewish journalism

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023
Artifacts from the “The Jewish Daily Forward,” a 125-year-old independent newspaper, are available to Pitt students through “PRESSED: Images from the Jewish Daily Forward.” The exhibit is running through April in the newly renovated first floor of Hillman Library.
Ariana Starkman as River and Christopher Staley as Franz in a production of "Appropriate" by UPitt Stages in 2020.

Pitt alumni reflect on finding success in arts and entertainment industry

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 3, 2023
Finding a job in arts and entertainment after graduating is notoriously difficult. But these Pitt alumni found careers through perseverance, honing new skills and keeping an open mind.
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