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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is more than a love story

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

It’s official. The “frazzled English women aesthetic” is back and better than ever. Grab your skinny scarves, mismatched prints, disheveled tote bags and unkempt hair and head to Peacock — Bridget...

A tattoo artist provides a tattoo for a client.
A tattoo artist provides a tattoo for a client.

Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo draws local and international body art enthusiasts

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Hundreds of patrons, tattoo artists and piercers congregated at the Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo last weekend to celebrate their shared passion for body art. Held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh’s...

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

“One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is director Lawrence Lamont’s first feature-length film release. Palmer and SZA play Dreux and Alyssa, respectively — a best friend and roommate...

A screenshot of the Lunch & Learn: How to Grow Your Green Lab event.

‘How to Grow Your Green Lab’: Pitt’s detailed approach to sustainability

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

The University of Pittsburgh Office of Sustainability hosted a Zoom webinar on Wednesday afternoon titled “How to Grow Your Green Lab.” The meeting aimed to inform Pitt students, faculty and staff...

Pittsburgh Glass Center, located in Shadyside.

Pittsburgh Glass Center hosts workshop for students

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Students ventured into “America’s Glass City” on Feb. 19 to attend a glass paperweight workshop at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. This event was organized by Pitt Arts through its Free Arts Encounters...

“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” In Concert is currently playing in the Heinz Hall.

The Force is strong in Pittsburgh after ‘Star Wars’ In Concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not too far away, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed the music of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” bringing in fans from every planet and Jedi order to enjoy a night of...

Angela Oddling facilitates a storytelling workshop using tarot cards in the Center for Creativity: University Store on Friday, Feb. 7.

‘Tarot Tales’ inspires new means of creative expression

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

Tarot cards, most commonly used for divination or to seek answers about the future of one's life, can also have more “creative” functions. As participants of the Center for Creativity’s “Tarot...

Spectators view art at the ASA x ASC API Art Exhibition.

Pitt ASA and ASC collab for a student-led art exhibition

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The TV wall at Posvar’s Global Hub flickers quickly through a collection of artworks. In one of them, which is a paper and graphite work showcased on the screen, a little girl presses her face up to...

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Are you feeling “Eusexua?” The term was coined by FKA Twigs and describes a heightened state of being, a tranquil flow, or even “the pinnacle of human experience.” In fact, she released her third...

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Pittsburgh rap legend Mac Miller’s seventh studio album, “Balloonerism,” was released by Warner Records on Jan. 17. Talk of Miller’s recent album began in November of last year at Tyler, The Creator’s...

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