For Casey Tarasi, the antics of the annual Great Race often overshadow the arduous task of running 6.2 miles.
There’s the man who stands on his porch and screams battle cries through a siren, the guy...
This year’s Emmy awards could prove to be the most historic in decades.
In response to the rising popularity of streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has...
The first thing you notice entering Pitt Urban Studies professor Michael Glass’ office is the picture of Singapore’s skyline above his desk, where he takes students interested in Southeast Asia to...
“Southpaw”
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker
Directed By: Antoine Fuqua
Grade: C+
“Southpaw” is down for the count, and its chance of future success looks poor.
The...
“Trainwreck”
Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton
Directed by: Judd Apatow
Grade: B+
Amy Schumer’s new romantic comedy “Trainwreck” is anything but.
Posters for the rom-com,...
“Ant-Man”
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Grade: B+
He has the power to shrink while maintaining his strength. He can communicate with...
Ice cream and music go together like jalapeños and lemonade.
Last weekend, Kelly Boyle witnessed the former two summer staples join forces.
“Everyone was just enjoying the nice weather, great ice...
Alright, so maybe the best festivals of the summer are behind us. The Arts Festival wrapped up almost two months ago, the Regatta and its fancy ferris wheel are gone and this weekend’s Picklesburgh is...
Summer smells like fresh cut grass, neglecting your responsibilities and barbeque.
Even if you’re too lazy to get out your lawn mower or you’re still stuck in classes, there’s nothing that says...
“The Boys in the Boat”
By: Daniel James Brown
Grade: A-
About a third of the way through Daniel James Brown’s 2010 nonfiction book “The Boys in the Boat,” the reader learns of competitive...