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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Raka Sarkar | Staff Illustrator

Top 10 albums of the year

A lot happened in music this year. David Bowie and Leonard Cohen died, but not before they each left behind one last album. Both Beyonce and Solange Knowles examined the experience of black women in 2016,...

Ding, dong: Pitt’s Handbell Ensemble builds its ranks

By Rachel Glasser / Staff Writer December 1, 2016

“One, two-and-three-and-one, two-and-three-and-one,” Mary Johnson, student conductor of the Pitt Handbell Ensemble, calls out over a cacophony of ringing bells. The students of the ensemble continue...

ANKUR-IGSA, Pitts Indian Graduate Student Association, hosted the Diwali celebration, which included performances showing traditional and contemporary Indian song and dance. Rebecca Peters | Staff Writer

Diwali celebration showcases Indian culture

By Rebecca Peters / Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The lights dimmed. A voice from above prayed for a celebration where “light wins over darkness when happiness wins over sadness.” “Diwali: A festival of lights, is a celebration of good over...

Allegra Eidinger performs as part of her EP release show at the Mr. Roboto Project. | Li Yi, Staff Photographer

Growing up: Allegra Eidinger releases EP, launches solo career

By Caroline Bourque / Staff Writer November 21, 2016

One night, senior musician Allegra Eidinger jolted awake, still in that dreamy state between wakefulness and sleep, and quickly typed out on her phone a few words: “My Legs Are Growing.” The phrase,...

Like Miles: Pitt musicians turn Nordy’s Place into jazz club

By Sarah Schneider / Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Except for a few commuter students and late-night Taco Bell-goers, Nordy’s Place is fairly desolate after 9 p.m. Last Thursday night, a few guys racked up shots at a pool table in one corner of the...

Pitches&Tones performs Shia Labeouf at last years Halloween concert. Courtesy of Brendan Cox

A cappella groups to unite for annual Halloween show

By Deanna Druskat / For The Pitt News October 27, 2016

The members of Pitt’s a cappella group Pittch Please usually sport matching jet black suits for their performances, belting out renditions of Top 40 and throwback hits. But for this year’s Halloween...

Pitt pharmacy student test festival-goers blood pressure at Saturdays Rock the Block. | Li Yi, Staff Photographer

Medicine meets music at Rock the Block

By Salina Pressimone / For The Pitt News October 17, 2016

Rarely does an outdoor block party give an attendee the opportunity to sit down with a cold beer as a pharmacist-in-training presses two fingers to her wrist, feeling for a pulse. But on Saturday, Pitt’s...

People protest outside Heinz Hall to support Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Mariam Shalaby | Staff Photographer

The show goes on: PSO plays free concerts during strike

By Kevin Lynch / Staff Writer October 14, 2016

Over the years, fans of Pokemon, Star Wars and even Nelly have gracefully assembled in Heinz Hall, donning their finest dress, to see the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra recreate their favorite soundtracks...

The Hip-Hop Dance Crews Controlled Chaos performed in the William Pitt Union Monday night. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

Get jiggy with it: Hip-Hop Dance Crew preps students for the big stage

By Lauren Lotka / For The Pitt News October 4, 2016

A group of about 30 students dropped to the floor in the Baierl Student Recreation Center, kicked their legs out and stepped to a mashup of contemporary hits Thursday night. As part of the Hip-Hop...

Renjie Zheng, an undeclared student, placed in the competitions top 10. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

GALLERY: CSSA Mid-Autumn Festival

By Elaina Zachos | Visual Editor October 3, 2016

Members of Pitt's Chinese Students and Scholars Association organized its annual Mid-Autumn Festival event Saturday night to bring Pittsburgh's local Chinese population together. Traditionally, the celebration...

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