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

From cheerleaders to poets — sapphic media recommendations to check out this Pride Month

By Ryleigh Lord, Culture Editor • June 6, 2023
To celebrate Pride Month, Culture Editor Ryleigh Lord has compiled a list of sapphic television shows, movies and books recommendations to discover this month — and year-round.
Review | She’s a ‘mastermind’ — Swift’s near-perfect ‘Eras Tour’ cements her cultural legacy

Review | She’s a ‘mastermind’ — Swift’s near-perfect ‘Eras Tour’ cements her cultural legacy

By Ryleigh Lord, Culture Editor • June 6, 2023
Each night of The Eras Tour further guarantees that Swift is leading a cultural moment in history that will be discussed and reminisced upon for years to come, writes Culture Editor Ryleigh Lord.
The cast of “Yellowjackets.”

‘Fascinating and terrifying’: Yellowjackets season two portrays the complexities of teenage trauma

By Ryleigh Lord, Contributing Editor • May 30, 2023
The trauma and volatility of teenage girlhood never truly leave us, a point which “Yellowjackets” drives home in its sophomore season.
Music and movies that emphasize mental health awareness

Music and movies that emphasize mental health awareness

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as the month comes to an end, it is important for our music and movies to provide visibility for mental health struggles and show that mental health advocacy is an ongoing, continuous effort that is impossible to contain in just one month.
“Wait, What Happened?” game show poster.

New game show quizzes Pittsburghers on wacky news stories

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023
When Frank Nicotero got the opportunity to host a new local game show that would take him to the streets of Pittsburgh, he was ecstatic. The new Pittsburgh based show “Wait, What Happened?” quizzes local contestants on wacky news stories from around the country.
5 New Indie Releases That You Should Listen To

5 New Indie Releases That You Should Listen To

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer • May 24, 2023
When it comes to innovation, indie music constantly seeks to push the boundaries within the genres they explore. Here are five new releases from various indie artists that bring new sounds to the table.
Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 2.

Writers Strike delays upcoming shows, movies

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023
Pitt alumnus Ben Asciutto, who graduated this April with a film and business degree, said he is concerned about how the WGA strike will affect his career and the industry. 
A view of downtown Pittsburgh.

7 spots to add to your Pittsburgh summer bucket list

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • May 16, 2023
If you find yourself in Pittsburgh this summer and are yearning to get out and explore, here are some fun, easily accessible and — most importantly — free places to visit to cure your summer boredom. All you need is yourself, your phone for directions and your student ID to take the bus.
&flowers florals at Blue Sky Kitchen and Bar in East Liberty.

&flowers spreads environmental awareness throughout Pittsburgh

By Gabriella Garvin, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
In an effort to spread awareness for Earth Day and the environment, local floral design studio &flowers in Highland Park has orchestrated a series of events around the Pittsburgh area that are free of charge.
Poster advertising the Viking exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center.

Carnegie Science Center sails back in time with newest Viking exhibit

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023
The new “VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea” exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center will run through Sept. 4. It features more than 140 authentic Viking artifacts, most of which are from The National Museum of Denmark.
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