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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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False advertising: foreign students’ perceptions of Homecoming not always reality

Homecoming week is meant to generate school pride, but for international students familiar with American stereotypes, it can end in disillusion. American universities’ homecomings continue many of...

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Burr talks comedy, career

By Dan Sostek / Contributing Editor October 8, 2015

As a stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, amateur drummer and now animated series star, Bill Burr is a bit of a renaissance man. The edgy comedian will show off the first of those talents in Pittsburgh...

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Daily rhythms: Pitt student creates online playlist following

By Brady Langmann / Staff Writer October 8, 2015

It was 3 a.m., and Alex Oraschewsky had just returned to his apartment from clubbing in Ireland. It was Saturday — he didn’t have to report to Celtic Collections the next day, an Irish record label...

Lizzee Solomon displays her original art at the Zine Festival. Britnee Meiser | Staff Writer

Zine Scene: annual festival creates community

By Britnee Meiser / Staff Writer October 5, 2015

A Mexican travel guide. A Kim Kardashian coloring book. Bernie Sanders memorabilia. However varied these items are, they co-existed terrifically as zines displayed on neighboring tables at Pittsburgh’s...

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Building his ark: Noah kicks off late night career

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer October 5, 2015

The stage may be new, but the “Daily Show” goes on all the same. Last Monday, Trevor Noah, a comedian from South Africa and previous “Daily Show” senior international correspondent, went from...

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‘Empire’ strikes back

By Tarun Sathish / for The Pitt News October 5, 2015

What do you do once you’ve reached the top? That is the question the cast and crew of FOX’s hit family/music drama, “Empire,” are trying to answer in the show’s second season, which airs its...

Garret Jones

Q&A: the scoop on Pittsburgh’s food culture

By Eric Acosta / for The Pitt News October 1, 2015

David Bernabo is a tough man to label as anything but an “artist,” but even that doesn’t do him justice. Bernabo has made visual art installations, owns a lengthy discography, dances, choreographs...

The Moth founder George Dawes Green performs Courtesy of the Moth

The Moth mainstage showcases premier storytelling

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer October 1, 2015

From pagan fundraisers to emergency room tables and jury rooms, popular storytelling podcast The Moth turns everyday experiences into unforgettable storytelling. Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, a nonprofit...

Pittsburgh native and rapper Mac Miller passed away around noon Friday at age 26.

Mac awakens with ‘GO:OD AM’

By Tarun Sathish / for The Pitt News September 29, 2015

The Pittsburgh kid has grown up. Mac Miller has matured into a sage rapper with lyrics to match his excellent beats in his first major studio album “GO:OD AM,” which dropped Sept. 18. It’s  the...

Four of Pitts choirs will combine their talents into one show this Sunday.  Photo courtesy of Heinz Chapel Choir

Pitt student choirs unite for Fall Showcase

By Rio Maropis / Staff Writer September 29, 2015

Rarely together under the same roof, Pitt’s four student choirs will join forces and voices for this weekend’s Fall Showcase. The Pitt Men’s Glee Club, Pantherhythms, Women’s Choral Ensemble and...

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