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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Dictionary definition of poetry.

Pitt student publishes poetry book discussing mental health, relationships

By Rebecca Hsu, For The Pitt News March 12, 2023
Diving into themes of mental health, relationships, identity and philosophy, “Midnight Peanut Butter and Other Transgressions” is a thoughtful and intensely personal reflection on college life, self-published by Pitt student Sylas Yarad.
Outside the Bankrupt Bodega on Main Street

Pitt alum fosters photography community through small business Bankrupt Bodega

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer March 12, 2023
Pat Bruener, a Pitt alum, founded Bankrupt Bodega in 2018, printing his original photographs onto clothing. Then, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to add a film element to the brand and relocated to a storefront on Main Street in Bloomfield.
Sounds Like Treble, an all-treble a capella group.

Sounds Like Treble connects students who are passionate about music

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer March 3, 2023
Sounds Like Treble is the only all treble a cappella group on campus. Formed in 1997, the 17-person group consists only of alto and soprano singers.
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” poster.

Review | ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ — Marvel’s phase five is off to an ant-sized start

By Ore Fawole, For The Pitt News March 3, 2023
Much smaller than its predecessors in almost every way, the menial quality of Ant-Man’s third installment sets Marvel’s Cinematic Universe up for a macroscopic failure.
Eugene Garcia-Cross is a writer for the Disney+ comedy series “The Santa Clauses.”

Q&A: Pitt alum reflects on journey to Hollywood with comedy series ‘The Santa Clauses’

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer March 2, 2023
Eugene Garcia-Cross, a 1999 Pitt alum, is now a writer for the Disney+ comedy series “The Santa Clauses” — starring Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell. The show found great success in its first season and is officially renewed for a second.
The Andy Warhol Museum in Northside.

4 things you didn’t know about Andy Warhol

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer March 2, 2023
Andy Warhol is well known for his distinctive screen printing style and brightly colored pop art ranging from Campbell’s Soup Cans to famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. Unsurprisingly, his personal life was as vibrant as his art.
Quenlin Blackwell speaks to about 70 students  Tuesday night in the William Pitt Union’s Assembly Room.

Quenlin Blackwell reflects on internet comedy career during PPC, BAS event

By Carissa Canzona, For The Pitt News March 1, 2023
About 70 students gathered in the William Pitt Union’s Assembly Room Tuesday night to hear from Quenlin Blackwell, a 22-year-old internet comedian, who Pitt Program Council and Black Action Society invited to speak.
A young girl wearing a Mărțișor at an event hosted by the Romanian Nationality Room Committee on Sunday in Posvar Hall.

Romanian Room Committee marches into spring with the luck of Mărțișor

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer February 27, 2023
The Romanian Nationality Room Committee hosted an event to celebrate Mărțișor, a monthlong Romanian holiday that about 30 people attended. On March 1, Romanian people give Mărțișor to their loved ones as a part of the spring holiday celebration.
Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Day 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festivals first weekend at Zilker Park on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

PPC announces Carly Rae Jepsen as Bigelow Bash headliner

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor February 27, 2023
Pitt Program Council (PPC) announced on Instagram Saturday night that Carly Rae Jepsen, a Canadian dance and synth-pop singer-songwriter, will headline this year’s Bigelow Bash. Pitt’s annual spring concert will take place on April 2.
Roger Whyte, a 2007 alumnus, is the founder and principle at Stratus Firm.

Pitt alum uses ‘love for large-scale special events’ he learned at Pitt Program Council to start event production business in Washington D.C.

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer February 27, 2023
Roger Whyte, a 2007 alumnus, is the founder and principle at Stratus Firm, an event production company based in Washington D.C. that organizes events across the world. These events range from galas and conferences to summits and broadcasts.
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