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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

LASERs Night Driver  courtesy of Foreseen Entertainment

Laser turns in stunning debut

By Jack Trainor / Culture Editor February 2, 2016

Toronto indie-rock supergroup Broken Social Scene’s four-year hiatus hasn’t kept its 20-plus members quiet. Now, it’s singer Lisa Lobsinger’s turn to break out. Since the band quietly dissolved...

Jon Stewart on stage at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre, L.A. Live, in Los Angeles, California. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Bee joins late night, Stewart club

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer February 2, 2016

Samantha Bee may become the first woman in late-night television this week, but she’s also extending the genre’s latest trend — emulating Jon Stewart. While the state of late-night talk shows...

Chris Rock is set to be the Host of the upcoming Oscars on February 28th.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Hollywood, time to act

By Tarun Sathish / Staff Writer January 28, 2016

Every year in Hollywood’s Dolby Theater, movie stars celebrate themselves together — but now they need to protest together. For the second year in a row, the Oscars caused controversy by not nominating...

Reign Check: Future’s latest a misstep

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer January 28, 2016

After collaborating with Drake on the popular track “Jumpman,” Future’s latest solo venture won’t be jumping over anybody. Future released his latest mixtape, “Purple Reign,” on Jan. 17....

Lump sum: PSO to cover Bon Iver in FUSE series

Lump sum: PSO to cover Bon Iver in FUSE series

By Noah Coco / for The Pitt News January 25, 2016

Audiences to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra are trading in slacks for skinny jeans, Mozart for “Skinny Love.” On Wednesday, Jan. 27, the orchestra will perform its newest program as part of its...

A scene from Anomalisa. (Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures/TNS)

“Anomalisa” an animated achievement

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer January 25, 2016

While “Inside Out” advanced the potential of modern animated cinema last summer, “Anomalisa” matures the field into serious critical consideration.  “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”...

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Burr brings comedic genius to Netflix in “F is for Family”

By Tarun Sathish / Staff Writer January 21, 2016

When Netflix revealed it was teaming with vulgar, rambling comedian Bill Burr for an animated comedy, I was naturally skeptical. The product, “F is for Family,” to my thrill, turned out to be an undeniable...

The Studio Arts Summer 2015 Creative Research Exhibition opened January 15th in the University Art Gallery.  Theo Schwartz | Senior Staff Photographer

Prairie art companion: student exhibit showcases annual Wyoming trip

By Jack Shelly / Staff Writer January 20, 2016

Picture pieces of rusted iron, makeshift fly swatters and pairs of turquoise and purple gloves. It might seem difficult to draw a connection between these individual items, but the new exhibit on display...

Amazing Books and Records opened up a new store on Meyran Avenue in Oakland.  Mason Lazarcheff | Staff Photographer

Vinyl meets vegan at Amazing Books & Records

By Rio Maropis / Staff Writer January 20, 2016

Oakland’s newest commodity won’t be the first in the neighborhood to house books and records under the same roof — but it will be the first to add a vegan cafe.  It’s a quiet, rainy day, with...

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Laskas discusses ‘Concussion’

By Elaina Zachos / Staff Writer January 18, 2016

Before a slew of NFL allegations, outcry over football and a blockbuster film, a journalist was chasing her curiosity to concussion research. Jeanne Marie Laskas’ GQ article-turned-book and now film...

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