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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sophomore studio arts major Ruth-Riley Collins poses her dog Rigsby for a photo on a sunny day in Schenley Plaza.

Students’ lovable pet companions: A hassle and a help

By Emma Maurice and Maggie Medoff November 15, 2018
Finding the apartment with the right number of bedrooms and fits into a your budget is hard enough — but adding pets into the mix makes it even harder.
Lajkoniki dancers from Holy Family Catholic Church perform traditional Polish dances during Polishfest in the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room Sunday.

Polish Fest brings food and fellowship to Oakland

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor November 13, 2018
At the annual Polish Fest on Nov. 11 in the Cathedral of Learning, guests could indulge in food, music and even fortune-telling.
Rough Magic Performance Company performed “Much Ado About Nothing” at the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is something special with student efforts

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer November 13, 2018
The students in “Much Ado About Nothing” managed to memorize their lines for the very first day of rehearsal in order to grapple with the Shakespearean lines.
Top soul-warming drinks that aren’t pumpkin spice

Top soul-warming drinks that aren’t pumpkin spice

By The Pitt News Staff November 8, 2018
Want to branch out from the pumpkin spice trend? Check out our guide to other fall beverages to warm the soul.
Rami Malek as rock icon Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. The Mr. Robot star already bears a physical similarity to late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, but with the right clothes and that famous stache, casual viewers may be hard-pressed to tell the difference.  (Nick Delaney/Twentieth Century Fox)

Don’t stop him now: Rami Malek shines in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer November 8, 2018
Despite some mixed reviews, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was not a flop. Lead actor Rami Malek stole the show as Queen rock legend Freddie Mercury.
All proceeds from the Stronger than Hate concert featuring Kesha benefited the Jewish Federation’s Our Victims of Terror Fund.

Crowds withstand cold for Stronger Than Hate Concert featuring Kesha

By Prachi Patel, Senior Staff Writer November 6, 2018
The outdoor Stronger Than Hate concert on Saturday night was put together by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit LGBTQ+ organization.
Shulamit Bastacky — a Lithuanian Holocaust survivor — spoke to a crowded room of Pitt community members in the William Pitt Union Sunday evening.

Shulamit Bastacky: Holocaust survivor shares her story

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor November 6, 2018
Shulamit Bastacky, a 77-year-old Holocaust survivor, spoke to an audience of hundreds at the William Pitt Union on Sunday evening.
Members of Delta Chi make pancakes to raise money for the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Fraternities fundraise with pancakes, bring hope to tragic times

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor November 1, 2018
Campus groups have each had their own reactions to the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy last weekend. Delta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu chose to help out with a pancake fundraiser.
The character Michael Myers in the 2018 “Halloween” film.

‘Halloween’ returns to form 40 years later

By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News November 1, 2018
“Halloween” is back. After 40 years and 10 poor sequels, the franchise finally hits a high note with the latest installation.
A Transylvanian performs “Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” opening dance in Bellefield Hall Monday night.

‘Rocky Horror’ survives cancellation scare to please fans and performers

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor October 30, 2018
Students in the Engineering Council’s production of “Rocky Horror” were devastated when they were told the show was cancel. However, with some luck, the show was brought back to the stage.
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