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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

(Illustration by Abigail Katz | Staff Illustrator)

Pitt film fanatics offer 2018 Oscar predictions

By Vikram Sundar | For The Pitt News March 1, 2018

Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the film industry will recognize some of the most well-crafted, impactful films of the year at the Oscars Sunday night. But Hollywood’s...

Pitt students write why they think birth control matters at the art installation, “My Body is My Own,” organized by Planned Parenthood Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Students petition for reproductive rights at “My Body is My Own” exhibit

Bright pink flags dot the lawn outside the William Pitt Union on one of the first warm days of spring semester as students kneel to read the stories written on each individual marker — sometimes pausing...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Cultivating curls and confidence at The Beautiful Summit

By Abigail Tesfay | For The Pitt News February 27, 2018

The O'Hara Student Center became a hub of support and encouragement this past weekend as black women gathered in solidarity. Hosted by Pitt’s offices of Diversity and Inclusion, Students Affairs...

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“Annihilation” renovates past sci-fi thrillers

By Derek Wagner | For The Pitt News February 27, 2018

As my friend and I walked out of the theater after seeing Director Alex Garland’s new film “Annihilation” — both trying to wrap our heads around what we had just witnessed — my friend said, “I...

Tyler, the Creator performs “Foreword” off his most recent album “Flower Boy” Tuesday night at Stage AE. (Photo by Elise Lavallee | Contributing Editor)

Review: Tyler the Creator takes over Stage AE with trademark performance

By Charlie Garcia-Weger | For The Pitt News February 22, 2018

The only venue you’d expect to see an act like Tyler, the Creator performing in Pittsburgh is Stage AE. And the only rapper that wouldn’t even think about the title of the concert hall until five songs...

The exhibit “Walk On By,” sponsored by Northside Common Ministries, will hang in the second floor of Scaife Hall until the end of February.  (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Homeless identities on display at “Walk On By” exhibit

By Shahum Ajmal | Staff Writer February 22, 2018

Renee Rosensteel passed the same homeless man in downtown Pittsburgh multiple times before she could no longer avoid his attention-seeking gestures and decided to stop and introduce herself. “I knew...

Chadwick Boseman stars in Black Panther. (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios/TNS)

Black Panther revitalizes the stagnant superhero genre

By Vikram Sundar | For The Pitt News February 20, 2018

Director Ryan Coogler enters new territory with “Black Panther,” peeling back old layers of the formulaic superhero narrative to reveal fresh and exciting elements rarely seen in the genre. Following...

 (Illustration by Elise Lavallee | Staff Illustrator)

Pitt Stage’s Marie Antionette wows with symbolism and decadence

By Amanda Reed | Contributing Editor February 20, 2018

Pitt’s production of “Marie Antoinette” has everything needed to recall the history of its title character — chandeliers, a guillotine and plenty of wigs. But make no mistake — this is not...

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Review: Pitt Stages puts modern spin on Little Shop of Horrors

By Amanda Reed | Contributing Editor February 15, 2018

Upon walking into the Charity Randall Theatre in Oakland Friday night, I was immediately transported from the dreary Pittsburgh weather to the even drearier Skid Row. But after two hours there, I didn’t...

Located on Meyran Avenue, Sree’s Foods is a quick-service, family-owned restaurant that serves homemade Indian food. (Photo by Sarah Connor | Contributing Writer)

Sree’s Foods serves up Indian cuisine in Oakland

By Sarah Connor, Staff Writer February 15, 2018

Nestled next to Peace, Love and Little Donuts on Meyran Avenue sits a small, family-owned shop selling homemade Indian food. A colorful sign hanging from the top of the building reading “Sree’s Foods”...

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