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

 Nikki Moriello, Visual Editor

Seeing green: “Emerald City” comes to Oakland

By Jack Trainor / Culture Editor September 3, 2015

Pittsburgh now has another reason to thank the late philanthropist and political activist Elsie Hillman: she brought the “Emerald City” to the Steel City. Over the summer, the Pittsburgh nonprofit...

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Ultra lame: ‘American Ultra’ fails to captivate audience

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer September 3, 2015

“American Ultra” Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Connie Britton Grade: C- Everybody can be a superhero. Even your local junkie. That’s the theme of “American Ultra,”...

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Scream no more: Legendary horror director Wes Craven dead at 76

By Ian Flanagan / Staff Writer September 1, 2015

Horror movie fans, lament: the boogeyman has died. Wes Craven, the man who made a living making you check under the bed at night, died Sunday from brain cancer. The pioneering director behind horror classics...

Nikki Moriello / Visual Editor

Hilarity in the Heymann

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer September 1, 2015

Pittsburgh natives and visitors alike hammed out at the Pittsburgh Comedy Festival over the weekend, bringing extra comic relief to Student Orientation week. The second annual Pittsburgh Comedy Festival...

‘Pixels’ stuck in the past

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

“Pixels” Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan  Grade: C Run for your lives from this mediocre alien invasion flick. Based on a short film of the same name — and not...

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Pitch-burgh: A guide to Pittsburgh’s summer and fall concerts

By Marcus Ranii-Dropcho / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

With its storied jazz history, bringing up the likes ofdrummer Art Blakey and saxophonist Ahmad Jamal, Pittsburgh has always been connected to music. Its strategic location between Chicago and New York...

Pitt I.D. key to extracurricular perks

By Valkyrie Speaker / For The Pitt News August 30, 2015

College will wring your wallet dry — it is an unfortunate, universal truth. With fees looming around every corner, budgeting and bargain shopping will be vital on your collegiate journey. Luckily,...

Nate Smith / Senior Staff Photographer

Cinema city: A guide to Pittsburgh’s movie theaters

By Chris Estes / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

On behalf of Pittsburgh, we formally invite you to stop scrolling through a disappointing assortment of Netflix movies, put on some pants and go to the theater. The city has become a hub for filmmakers...

Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor

Pitt French professor talks benefits of foreign languages

By Brady Langmann / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

For those who think it’s never too late to learn a new language, just ask Pitt French professor Brett Wells what his undergraduate degree is in. To the surprise of his students, Wells — the Coordinator...

Panther Funds key to cheap off campus cuisine

By Jai-W Hayes-Jackson / Staff Writer August 30, 2015

Panther Funds, not to be confused with Dining Dollars, can be handy when you’re looking to eat outside of Market Central. Essentially a Pitt debit card, Panther Funds can come to your rescue when eating...

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