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‘I felt like I was at my grandma’s house’: Pitt’s Slovak Heritage Festival honors traditions for a new generation

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022

The Cathedral of Learning Common Room was alive with folk music, dancing and laughter during Pitt’s 32nd annual Slovak Heritage Festival on Sunday.

SASA hosts male pageant to benefit charity

By Shreya Singh, Staff Writer • November 7, 2022

During the Mr. SASA charity pageant, a male student from each class at Pitt competes against one another in a series of silly challenges to entertain the audience. This year, SASA chose to donate the event’s proceeds to the Ashiyana Foundation.

Meet the editors: Culture

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • August 29, 2022

There’s nothing quite like Pittsburgh’s culture, and nobody knows that better than the culture desk at The Pitt News. We write about what sets our City and University apart 一 tightly-knit communities in the worlds of visual art, food, film, creative writing and more.

Staff Picks: The best stuff to watch on 4/20

By The Pitt News Staff • April 19, 2020

Our staff has assembled the best weed media to consume while you’re totally not high because Pennsylvania hasn’t quite legalized it yet.

How Pitt students are passing the time during social distancing

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer • April 7, 2020

Pitt students are trying to de-stress in many ways in the wake of the University moving classes online and closing residence halls.

Books I’m reading in the time of COVID-19

By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor • March 30, 2020

From classics to new releases, from poetry to fiction to essay and memoir, these are a few reads that have been keeping me sane in the time of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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...