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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

Rukmini Foundation liaison Bhakti Patel discusses the importance of women’s education in Nepal at the Asian Student Association’s “Above and Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling” event Wednesday night. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

ASA breaks the bamboo ceiling

By Shahum Ajmal | For The Pitt News January 18, 2018

Albert Tanjaya encouraged the discussion of Asian stereotypes Wednesday night, evoking a feeling of acceptance from the group gathered in room G8 of the Cathedral. “We are talking about the journey...

Camila Cabellos solo debut is titled Camila. (Edge Publicity)

Camila Cabello debuts self-titled solo album

By Zachary Donovan | For The Pitt News January 18, 2018

If you didn’t know who Camila Cabello was six months ago, you almost certainly do now. The 20-year-old former member of Fifth Harmony has exploded onto the scene with the success of her solo smash...

Miguel’s latest album “War & Leisure” steps outside the bounds of the R&B genre. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Review: Miguel makes waves with ‘War & Leisure’

By Taylor Robinson | For The Pitt News January 16, 2018

Miguel’s most recent album is a practice in reflection — asking listeners to re-examine their integrity and take a second look at their treatment of each other. In the chorus of “Now,” Miguel...

Pitt alum Brandon Keenan independently funded and produced the psychological thriller film “Body Farm.” (Photo courtesy of Brandon Keenan)

Pitt alumni produce ‘Body Farm’ film

By Joanna Li | Staff Writer January 16, 2018

When a friend offhandedly suggested that Brandon Keenan — a 2005 graduate of Pitt’s media communication program — research the strange topic of body farms, he quickly discovered a potential story...

Lu-Seal, a 9-year-old chihuahua, weighed 16 pounds before Pitt alumna Julia Morley started the canine on a weight loss program. (Photo via Instagram)

Rescue dog reaches Instagram fame

By Joanna Li | Staff Writer January 11, 2018

Lu-Seal’s silver dog collar reads “Don’t feed me, I’m on a diet,” reminding her admirers of the long journey she has overcome to be healthy and happy — even if they have to say no to her puppy-dog...

Indie-pop quartet Soda Club performed in chilly temperatures at the Mr. Roboto Project Saturday evening. (Photo courtesy of Nick Seyler)

Soda Club creates their own genre

By Sarah Connor, Staff Writer January 9, 2018

Jarrett Krause opened the doors to his classroom at Beth Shalom Early Learning Center in Squirrel Hill Friday morning. His prekindergarten students drew colorful, scribbly pictures and asked him about...

Cardi B is the first rapper in history to place her first three Billboard Hot 100 entries in chart’s Top 10. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Women who rocked 2017

By Amanda Reed | Contributing Editor January 8, 2018

This past year challenged woman in the United States. A man who was recorded saying, “grab ‘em by the pussy” was sworn in as the president. Title IX, which helps and protects survivors of sexual...

The Erroll Garner display recently opened in the William Pitt Union | Staff Photographer

Jazz plays on in Pittsburgh

By Emma Maurice | Staff Writer January 8, 2018

While the riverboats travelling up the Mississippi and Ohio rivers between 1916 and 1970 brought many people to Pittsburgh to work in the booming steel industry, it also brought a wave of musicians who...

UPMC Presbyterian lights up decorations on its front lawn during the holiday season. (Photo by Kyleen Considine | Visual Editor)

Hospitals for the holidays: Students and nurses help out over break

By Sarah Connor and Joanna Li December 11, 2017

While some people are putting a honey-glazed Christmas ham into the oven and cozying up with loved ones to watch “A Christmas Story,” Pitt student Trisha Klan starts her work day. Instead of sipping...

Skaters pass in front of the Christmas tree at the MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place Downtown. (Photo by Christian Snyder | Contributing Editor)

Not too late to skate

By Sarah Connor, Staff Writer December 8, 2017

Kristen Steffes was sprawled facedown on the surface of the choppy, snowy ice at the outdoor Schenley Park Skating Rink. The first-year biology and gender studies double major shrieked with laughter...

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