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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Ava Luna returns to strange, unexpected roots on ‘Infinite House’

Ava Luna returns to strange, unexpected roots on ‘Infinite House’

By Dan Willis / Staff Writer April 14, 2015

Ava LunaInfinite HouseGrade: AAva Luna has planted itself at the fruitful intersection of two of 2015’s least trendy influences: punk and soul. Okay, yes — punk is popular, but Ava Luna has no interest...

Every memory of lookin out the back door: Natty Light and Nickelback both bland, vital stepping stones

‘Every memory of lookin’ out the back door’: Natty Light and Nickelback both bland, vital stepping stones

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor April 9, 2015

There comes a turning point in every adolescent’s life — or, shall we say, every 21-year-old’s life — when he or she must make the conscious decision to start liking beer. By college, beer is...

More than just a stopgap: spring brews provide myriad options

By Grace Kelly / Staff Writer April 9, 2015

It’s springtime, and, when it comes to having a drink, all you can think of is that Sangria glinting in your glass as you soak up the summer sun. Yet, it’s still too soon. Spring is just the in-between...

Oaklands Butterjoint mixes the bitter and sweet

Oakland’s Butterjoint mixes the bitter and sweet

By Grace Kelly / Staff Writer April 8, 2015

Butterjoint, Legume’s full-service bar, sits unobtrusively on North Craig Street in Oakland.It has mauve walls and a dimly-lit interior. With only a handful of tables in addition to the bar, it’s cozy...

Godspeed You! Black Emperor turns in brisk look at apocalypse

Godspeed You! Black Emperor turns in brisk look at apocalypse

Godspeed You! Black EmperorAsunder, Sweet and Other DistressGrade: BCritics often throw around the term “atmospheric” when discussing post-rock acts of the last decade. I hesitate to describe genre...

Earl Sweatshirt brought somber tunes and militant stage banter to Mr. Smalls

Earl Sweatshirt brought somber tunes and militant stage banter to Mr. Smalls

By Nick Mullen / For The Pitt News April 6, 2015

Earl Sweatshirt likes to keep things slightly somber. “Make the lights look like your cat just died,” he told the lighting technicians at Mr. Smalls Funhouse on Friday night. Honoring Earl’s request,...

DreamWorks latest far from a Home run

DreamWorks’ latest far from a ‘Home’ run

"Home"Directed by: Tim JohnsonStarring: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin and Jennifer LopezRated PG for mild action and some rude humorGrade: C+Lately, intelligent animated flicks have spoiled us. Blockbusters...

Recalling Warhol: Experts discuss timelessness of pop art

Recalling Warhol: Experts discuss timelessness of pop art

By Elaina Zachos / Staff Writer April 2, 2015

Although it’s not as timeless as Renaissance sculpture, three art experts argued on Wednesday night that pop art deserves its place in the modern art world.   Terry Smith, a Pitt professor of contemporary...

Spring into fresh recipes

By Grace Kelly / Staff Writer April 2, 2015

Ah, springtime, finally. As Willy Wonka once said, “In springtime, the only pretty ring time, birds sing hey ding ... a-ding, a-ding, sweet lovers love ... the spring.”Everyone is a bit giddy after...

Last Man on Earth a breezy, strange post-apocalyptic comedy

‘Last Man on Earth’ a breezy, strange post-apocalyptic comedy

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer April 2, 2015

"The Last Man on Earth"Sundays at 9 p.m. on FoxGrade: B+What would you do if you survived the apocalypse? No rapture, no zombies, no aliens, no vampires created by a supposed cure for cancer. Nobody else...

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