The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

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.
Mushu won best costume for a police officer costume in Saturday’s Puppy Halloween Fashion Show.

Pitt service puppies put on a paw-some Halloween fashion show

By Sarah Gross, For The Pitt News October 30, 2018
The club Perfect Fit Canine Campus Scholars has been training many puppies this semester. Over the weekend they worked the runway for a Halloween fashion show.
Pittsburgh community members leave flowers and notes outside the Tree of Life Synagogue, including a sign that says “praying” in Hebrew.

Community rallies together in response to Tree of Life tragedy

By Caroline Bourque, Contributing Editor October 30, 2018
In light of the heartbreak felt by the Pittsburgh community over these past few days, many local leaders and students are speaking out in hopes of making change.
North Oakland’s Turkish Grille serves Turkish coffee with kazandibi — baked milk pudding with a caramelized top.

North Oakland embraces diversity through cultural cuisines

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer October 25, 2018
North Oakland’s Centre Avenue offers students an opportunity to check out some foods from all over the world. Shops include Bombay Market and Turkish Grille.
Elaine Khodzhayan poses for a selfie with a giant chocolate-frosted doughnut.

Instagram foodies: The faces behind the food

By Emma Maurice, Staff Writer October 25, 2018
Niche social media pages are all the rage right now -- especially on Instagram. One of those niche markets is foodies, and Pitt boasts a few of those.

VIDEO: Cooking with Brian: Pizza Edition

By Brian Gentry October 24, 2018

Follow online visual editor Brian Gentry as he makes homemade pizza from this recipe!

Missy Chafin (left) of Ross Township and Margaret Mullinary (right) of West View spoon their apple butter onto a plate to taste it before taking it off the burner.

An appeeling treat: The art of making apple butter

By The Pitt News Staff October 23, 2018
At Threadbare Cider House, cider is surely the apple of its eye — but there’s room for apple butter, too.
Panelists Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, Gary Streiner, Steven Schlozman and Russell Streiner speak at the “Reflections on Romero” event on Friday. They shared memories of the legendary filmmaker George A. Romero — who is known for directing “Night of the Living Dead.”

Remembering horror film icon Romero at Carnegie Lecture Hall

By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer October 23, 2018
George A. Romero is the filmmaker behind the classic film “Night of the Living Dead,” and he was remembered over the weekend with the event “Reflection on Romero.”
Courtney Barnett strums her signature red guitar during her show at Stage AE on Oct. 19.

Review: Courtney Barnett brings second album to Stage AE

By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer October 22, 2018
Courtney Barnett is an indie rock artist from Australia — and she is rapidly rising into the rock scene. Barnett stopped at Stage AE on Friday.
A student pays for an order at the PGH Halal truck outside the William Pitt Union for Wednesday afternoon’s “International Food Trucks” event. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Hot food on wheels: International Week warms up Pitt

By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor October 18, 2018
Food trucks are all the rage for DIY festivals, and on Oct. 17, they brought dozens of students to the WPU as a part of the Pitt International Week festivities.
Load More Stories