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

Ding, dong: Pitt’s Handbell Ensemble builds its ranks

By Rachel Glasser / Staff Writer December 1, 2016

“One, two-and-three-and-one, two-and-three-and-one,” Mary Johnson, student conductor of the Pitt Handbell Ensemble, calls out over a cacophony of ringing bells. The students of the ensemble continue...

Pittsburgh Dad creator Chris Preksta screened his new sci-fi film, Echo Torch, Nov. 19 at Three Rivers Film Festival. Courtesy of Chris Preksta

Papa Yinz: ‘Pittsburgh Dad’ creator Chris Preksta talks indie filmmaking, his locale-inspired web series

By Emma Maurice / For The Pitt News November 29, 2016

Born and raised in the city, 36-year-old filmmaker and “Pittsburgh Dad” creator Chris Preksta definitely considers himself a Pittsburgher but maybe not a full on yinzer — though he’s happy to hang...

The University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, located in the Frick Fine Arts Building, will show two concurrent exhibitions through Dec. 9. Katie Krater | Staff Photographer

Double feature: University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery shows two concurrent exhibitions

If you’re looking for something to take your mind off of looming finals week exams, the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, located in the Frick Fine Arts Building, is showing two concurrent exhibitions...

ANKUR-IGSA, Pitts Indian Graduate Student Association, hosted the Diwali celebration, which included performances showing traditional and contemporary Indian song and dance. Rebecca Peters | Staff Writer

Diwali celebration showcases Indian culture

By Rebecca Peters / Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The lights dimmed. A voice from above prayed for a celebration where “light wins over darkness when happiness wins over sadness.” “Diwali: A festival of lights, is a celebration of good over...

Review: Short films show glimpses of growing up, forming relationships

By Stephen Caruso / Senior Staff Writer November 22, 2016

For those who suffer from a short attention span but enjoy a well-told story, the sextuple feature of short films that debuted at the 35th annual Three Rivers Film Festival was an entertaining range of...

Review: ‘Visaranai’ teases CMU International Film Festival, confronts suffering

By Nick Eustis / Staff Writer November 22, 2016

Hours before a scuffle between police and students at Pitt last Thursday, Carnegie Mellon University’s International Film Festival showed a film dealing with similar tensions — but in a place halfway...

Tower recreates the first college mass shooting in United States history, at University of Texas at Austin in 1966.  | Courtesy of Three Rivers Film Festival

Review: ‘Tower’ an imaginative, respectful retelling of tragedy

By Brady Langmann / Culture Editor November 22, 2016

Rarely do moviegoers expect to feel uneasy before the lights dim and the opening titles pop up on-screen.  But it’s hard not to feel a little anxious before “Tower,” Harris Theater’s last screening...

Review: ‘Kamper’ a quirky, challenging intro to Polish cinema

By Ian Flanagan / Senior Staff Writer November 22, 2016

In the climax of the Polish romantic drama “Kamper,” the titular protagonist manically tries to escape from his problems as he dances alone in a small, nightclub-like room during a night of unruly...

Allegra Eidinger performs as part of her EP release show at the Mr. Roboto Project. | Li Yi, Staff Photographer

Growing up: Allegra Eidinger releases EP, launches solo career

By Caroline Bourque / Staff Writer November 21, 2016

One night, senior musician Allegra Eidinger jolted awake, still in that dreamy state between wakefulness and sleep, and quickly typed out on her phone a few words: “My Legs Are Growing.” The phrase,...

Pitt students escaped to The Bates Hardcore Gym for punk music on weekends. Courtesy Zach Nellis

Past lives of Oakland’s apartments

By James Evan Bowen-Gaddy / Staff Writer November 18, 2016

Oakland is a nomadic place. Students, businesses and trends come and go, but the one thing that stays the same is the architecture. There’s a strange and rich history left behind in each home by...

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