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‘The Last Five Years’ makes the most of a small cast

By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News • November 16, 2018

The musical “The Last Five Years” opened on Nov. 14 and will continue in the Studio Theatre til Nov. 18. The show is entirely student run.

The ultimate guide to affordable apartment decor

By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor • November 15, 2018

If you have been waiting for the moment to let your creativity shine in your own home, allow our assistant layout editor to offer some tips to spice up your apartment.

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.

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.

‘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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.