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Local events to enjoy during the spring semester

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • January 25, 2023

Spring semester is in full swing, and winter is well underway, but Pittsburgh is still bustling with plenty of upcoming events. Here is a compilation of arts and entertainment activities to look forward to in February and March.

Local bartenders give mocktail inspiration for Dry January participants

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • January 23, 2023

As the popularity of “Dry January” continues to rise, Pittsburgh bars prepare to provide plenty of mocktail options for customers.

Local restaurants offer fun, tasty vegan-friendly dining options

By Shreya Singh, Staff Writer • January 10, 2023

January is Veganuary month — a month-long challenge founded in 2014 by an organization with the same name 一 which seeks to encourage people to take part in a vegan diet. In honor of it, here are some great vegan-friendly dining options in Pittsburgh.

Whoville pop-up bar brings ‘The Grinch’ to Oakland

By Punya Bhasin, Contributing Editor • December 6, 2022

With shiny ornaments and glistening snowflakes, the holidays are here in Oakland, and the Whoville pop-up bar wants to provide some Christmas spirits — literally.

MSA at Pitt’s ‘Halal-A-Palooza’ returns to showcase Islam throughout the world

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • December 4, 2022

Around 150 attendees gathered in the WPU ballroom to learn more about Islamic culture throughout the world at MSA’s Halal-A-Palooza on Friday. The room was full of booths displaying various Islamic countries’ cultural attire, cuisine and more.

Restaurant Review: El Jefe’s Taqueria Oakland

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022

pened in July, El Jefe’s Taqueria is the newest restaurant in the former Kings Court Theater. Students should appreciate it as a Chipotle-adjacent option that is a short distance from campus with long operating hours for late night cravings.

‘Food connects people’: Pitt alumna to publish tailgate cookbook

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • November 16, 2022

Patty Irrgang, a Pitt graduate, plans to bring her first cookbook, “All About Tailgating!” to the University Store on Fifth by the first week of December.

PolishFest 2022 spreads cultural knowledge and awareness on campus

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022

Upon entering the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room on Sunday, a rich aroma of fried dough and pierogies, as well as the sounds of Lithuanian and Polish folk music, greeted around 150 visitors.

Pitt’s first fall fashion and food truck fest benefits United Way

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • November 7, 2022

Pitt’s first Fall Fashion and Food Truck Fest took place Friday, with student models, multi-ethnic food trucks and student DJs from WPTS radio station.

A guide to healthy cooking in college

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Making good meal choices in college can be daunting for students who have never cooked before, but General Tso’s Monday and Taco Tuesday are only good so many times before they get old.