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The Pitt News

Staff writer Anna Ligorio recommends Mac Miller’s album “Circles” to accompany your morning coffee and commute.

Staff Picks: Albums for the commute

By The Pitt News Staff August 27, 2020
From bops to bangers, French pop to local rap, these are the best albums to listen to while on the move.
Taylor Swift surprise-released her eighth studio album, folklore, at midnight on July 24.

Review | Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ is a quarantine masterpiece

By Alison Sivitz, Staff Columnist August 13, 2020
Since the beginning of lockdown, I’ve repeatedly expressed my desire to flee to the European countryside and raise sheep. Somehow, Taylor Swift heard my threats and decided to support my dreams by surprise-releasing her eighth studio album, "folklore," at midnight on July 24.
When not onstage singing, Tegan and Sara Quin use their voices to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, as well as other human rights movements.

Artists to listen to during Pride Month and the rest of the year

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, For The Pitt News June 23, 2020
Pride Month shines a light on the LGBTQ+ community and its members, although their music, art and stories shouldn’t only be recognized in June. Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity, here are a few artists in the LGBTQ+ community to listen to this month — and every month after.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has canceled all upcoming concerts for the 2019-20 season.

Hitting pause: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cancels upcoming concerts

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer May 19, 2020
Audiences have gathered to hear the music of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1896. But in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the silence coming from Heinz Hall is deafening.
The University of Pittsburgh Women’s Choral Ensemble performs at the Sounds of Pitt Homecoming Concert in Heinz Memorial Chapel in 2018.

European staycation: Choral groups grappling after cancelled performance tours

By Charlie Taylor, Senior Staff Writer April 1, 2020
Women’s Choral Ensemble is one of three Pitt choral groups that have cancelled plans to perform in Europe this spring and summer due to COVID-19
“After Hours” album cover.

Sex, drugs and R&B: The Weeknd recreates earlier sounds with ’80s-inspired ‘After Hours’

By Elise Lavallee, Contributing Editor March 24, 2020
“After Hours” has more hits than misses, with something for everyone and every mood, sliding effortlessly between upbeat and slower emotional tracks.
Students gather in front of the stage at the 2018 Bigelow Bash.

Pitt Program Council announces Rico Nasty, Young M.A as Bigelow Bash headliners

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor February 28, 2020
Pitt Program Council announced the 2020 Bigelow Bash spring concert will feature rappers Rico Nasty and Young M.A as the headlining performers. 
The Pitt News’ sex playlist

The Pitt News’ sex playlist

By The Pitt News Staff February 13, 2020
Here’s our eclectic picks for the 69 best songs to bone to.
Nicole Mitchell, chair of Pitt’s jazz studies program, was awarded a $50,000 USA Fellowship from United States Artists, the Chicago-based independent philanthropic organization announced on Wednesday.

Pitt professor Nicole Mitchell awarded $50,000 fellowship

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor January 23, 2020
Nicole Mitchell, chair of Pitt’s jazz studies program, was awarded a $50,000 USA Fellowship from United States Artists
A gallery to commemorate the release of Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” was set up in Pittsburgh’s North Side on Friday and Saturday.

Mac Miller’s legacy lives on with ‘Circles’

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor January 21, 2020
The opening lyrics to Pittsburgh native Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” left me feeling eerie and somber.
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