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

LGBTQ+ Strip District club Cruze Bar postponed its closing due to a delay in the process of the building ownership change.

Cruze Bar is here to stay — but only for a little while longer

By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor September 18, 2018
After seven years of service to the Pittsburgh community, the LGBTQ+ club, Cruze Bar, is still closing — but not for another few months.
Pitt recreates the cage from “The Silence of the Lambs” in Soldiers and Sailors — the location where certain scenes in the movie were originally filmed — each year.

Pittsburgh preps for festivals, frights, food and more this fall

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor September 18, 2018
From campus to Kennywood, there is something for students to enjoy this fall— even if they can only make it out of the library once this spooky season.
The London skyline appears backlit on a cloudy day.

Interning internationally: resume building goes worldwide

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer September 13, 2018
Studying abroad is something most students dream of doing, but now they can gain work experience while embracing a new culture.
Senior music composition and economics major Jonathan Heller performs with the percussion section of Pitt Band outside Heinz Field.

Music majors look forward to harmonious futures

By Emma Maurice, Staff Writer September 13, 2018
Oftentimes, the only way most students can balance employment and pursue their love of music is to double majors. At Pitt, study related areas with music.
Malcolm James McCormick, professionally known as Mac Miller, performed at Coachella in Indio, Calif., in April 2017.

Mac Miller: More than a musician

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor September 11, 2018
After the shocking death of the Pittsburgh-native rap artist, members of the community speak of the icon with words of love and admiration.
Ingrid Bisu plays Sister Oana in “The Nun,” a horror film released Thursday.

‘The Nun’ offers a whole bunch of nun-thing

By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News September 11, 2018
As Halloween approaches, fans of the horror genre are gearing up for the their favorite time of the year. However, the latest addition to one of the most popular horror franchises might be a let-down.
Pittsburgh native rapper Mac Miller performed at Splash! Festival in Germany last year.

Pittsburgh-native rapper Mac Miller dead at 26

By The Pitt News Staff September 7, 2018
The rapper died of an apparent drug overdose, according to a report from TMZ. He was 26 years old and about to go on tour.
Women gathered at the Mansions on Fifth Hotel on Wednesday to celebrate the women of World War I with afternoon tea.

Fourth Annual Britsburgh Festival honors women of World War I

By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer September 6, 2018
Pittsburgh's Fourth Annual Britsburgh Festival took over a luxurious hotel for an afternoon of sipping tea and celebrating the women of World War I.
Troye Sivan performed at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Pride in June. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Ted Eytan)

Troye Sivan ‘Blooms’ with release of second studio album

By Shahum Ajmal, Contributing Editor September 6, 2018
Troye Sivan excites critics and his massive fan base with his new album titled "Bloom."
Then 20-year-old rapper Desiigner crowd surfed during his concert at Pitt Program Council’s annual Fall Fest in September 2017.

Pitt Program Council gets pumped up for Fall Fest

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer September 6, 2018
After the Pitt Program Council put on a hit show last fall featuring iconic rappers Desiigner and Amine, PPC staff and students look forward to another fun Fall Fest.
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