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

Maya Puskaric / Production Manager

Pokemon’s New Low: How ‘Pokemon Go’ stripped love from a series that raised a generation

By Matt Moret / Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2016

Pokemon Go is the Tinder of video games, and I mean that in the worst sense possible. For all the talk of how much Pokemon Go has brought people together, the game leaves me feeling empty. I like standing...

Stephen Caruso / Visual Editor

The Bottle Shop on Fifth brings custom six packs to Oakland

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor August 16, 2016

In my constant quest for pretentious foodie things, I’m usually left disappointed by Oakland’s beer shops. Between Pitt’s Doggin’ It, Mellinger Beer Distribution Inc. and the Original Hot Dog Shop,...

Fall Concert Preview

Fall Concert Preview

By TPN Staff August 16, 2016

Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor Atmosphere — Nov. 18, Stage AE Rap fans have a lot to look forward to as Slug and his producer Ant, the duo out of Minnesota, tour this fall to support their...

Jingyu Xi / For The Pitt News

Pittsburgh Museum Guide

By TPN Staff August 16, 2016

Lexi Kennell / Staff Writer Carnegie Museum of Art With multiple exhibits in circulation, it’s hard not to spend hours soaking up the original works of Claude Monet and Jean Dunand in the Carnegie...

Jesse Irwin hosting the season finale of Pitt Tonight in April 2016. Will Miller | Staff Photographer

‘Pitt Tonight’ nominated for two college Emmy awards

By Brady Langmann / Contributing Editor August 11, 2016

Following a first season that included a live autopsy, an acapella battle, and an appearance by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, campus talk show "Pitt Tonight" has another reason to be excited leading up...

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The death of the summer movie

By Ian Flanagan / Culture Editor July 19, 2016

This summer may go down as one of the most disappointing in recent memory — and the start of a downward trend for Hollywood in many capacities. In the 21st century, we can’t always have the critical...

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YG’s Trump protest is the song of the summer

By Matt Moret / Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2016

“Am I trippin’? Let me know / I thought all that Donald Trump b******t was a joke,” is the year’s most relatable rap line. Most songs with a claim to notoriety don’t come close to perfecting...

Michelle Reagle | Staff Illustrator

3 drinks and a dinner: TPN staff picks their favorite summer meal and beverages

By TPN Staff July 19, 2016

Stephen Caruso Gin and San Pellegrino I like my women like I like my drinks — chilly and with a bite. So, a gin and tonic is a staple. But as longer days and hotter weather rolls around, a touch...

Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones in Ghostbusters. (Sony Pictures)

‘Ghostbusters’ reboot is more than just in the spirit of the original

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer July 19, 2016

I ain’t afraid of no girls. Who knew you could bust ghosts and be a lady? Definitely not the small, misogynistic army of internet commenters who have blasted the new film for remaking the ’80s classic...

Photo by Eric Acosta

Diamonds in the rough: Neighborhood Flea hosts its second monthly market of the year

By Eric Acosta / Staff Writer July 12, 2016

Just like the hidden jewels to be found within the tents of the Neighborhood Flea, the market is one of Pittsburgh’s buried gems. Between the warmer months of June and October, a pulsating pop-up...

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