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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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Pitt to screen acclaimed documentary

By Lexi Kennell / for The Pitt News February 22, 2016

Not all tragedies end in misery. “Here One Day,” a documentary that follows one family coping with a mother’s suicide, offers hope and a positive message negating the stigma surrounding mental...

Bronson (Hugh Jackman) and Eddie (Taron Egerton) in Eddie the Eagle. (Larry Horricks/Twentieth Century Fox)

‘Eddie’ sails to mediocrity

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer February 22, 2016

Despite its quirky hero threatening to flop the film, “Eddie the Eagle” is the latest true-life Olympic sports drama to dare for an Icarian flight. Following the likes of last week’s Jesse Owens...

Terry Tan | Senior Staff Illustrator

Paperback writers: new Pitt course turns students into authors

By Sarah Schneider / for The Pitt News February 18, 2016

Katelyn Prosachik’s dream growing up was to be a government spy — but while that dream hasn’t materialized in real life, a Pitt class is keeping her fantasy alive.  Prosachik is writing a novel...

Daisy, played by Claire Sabatine, avoids Monsieur Papillon, played by Zaberi Husain, and his overly-affectionate  conversation. Nikki Moriello | Senior Staff Photographer

Ivory cast: Pitt theater debuts “Rhinoceros”

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer February 18, 2016

Even the most outlandish trends, be it political ideology or viral internet meme, can generate a following — even rhinoceroses.  Tonight, Pitt’s theater department will put that theory into practice...

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“Pablo” unites divided Kanye

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer February 16, 2016

I consider myself a Kanye West apologist. When stories of Kanye’s antics — read: the “BILL COSBY INNOCENT !!!!!!!!!!” tweet — pervade the news, I’m jump to defend him, citing his artistry...

Courtesy of Cody Baker

Talk artsy to me: Creatives Drink unites creative types for free booze, conversation

By Brian Murray / for The Pitt News February 16, 2016

Two Pittsburgh photographers are offering free alcohol in exchange for a chat and some creativity. Cody Baker and Chancelor Humphrey draw Pittsburgh’s cultural and artistic community together under...

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Dubnik falls in Jeopardy final

By Amanda Reed / Staff Writer February 14, 2016

Although she didn’t win the $100,000 grand prize in the “Jeopardy!” College Championship finals Friday night, Sarah Dubnik walked away with bragging rights and enough money to travel wherever she...

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Rewriting the love story

By Michelle Reagle / Contributing Editor February 12, 2016

When asked to name the last thing I read, I usually internally debate whether I should answer with the book I read three months ago or the 42,000-word fanfiction I read last night. But I get funny looks...

Kate Koenig | Visual Editor

Debunking Hillman’s dirtiest secret

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer February 12, 2016

Playboy Magazine once ranked Hillman Library’s first floor as one of the best places in the country to meet women. Fact or fiction? Urban legends already hold a special place in our culture — Bigfoot,...

Grind your own business: a horror story

By Jack Shelly / Staff Writer February 12, 2016

I once went on a job interview that was advertised on a gay sex app. That might sound strange, especially if you’re not familiar with a little app called Grindr. But hear me out. Much more than the...

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