Redeye Theatre Project celebrates Sweet 16 with virtual ‘Zoom-stival’
By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
Each Redeye festival is a time for members to write crazy plays they otherwise wouldn’t be able to.
Students, professors find new ways to stay entertained in the new semester
By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
Many students have had to change their lifestyles on campus and find new activities to keep themselves entertained.
Staying spiritual, safe: Campus religious groups adapt to social distancing
By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor
September 8, 2020
From socially distant Shabbat to virtual Bible studies to international pen pal programs, students of various religions are solidifying their faith and their communities while following public health guidelines.
Pride for a Panther: Pitt remembers Chadwick Boseman
By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer
September 6, 2020
Boseman — who portrayed King T’Challa of Wakanda — was the first Black superhero to have his own movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Pitt Tonight gets silly while staying safe
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
September 4, 2020
Pitt Tonight returned triumphantly on Aug. 30 with the virtual premier of its sixth season.
“Swooning” over art: Contemporary Craft to open to the public
By Annabelle Walter, For The Pitt News
September 2, 2020
Art is something that has the ability to bring people together. Artist Swoon’s exhibit at Contemporary Craft, “The Heart Lives Through the Hands,” does this quite literally, bringing living people in close contact with surreal human figures.
‘A waiting game’: Music groups navigate campus COVID-19 restrictions
By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor
September 1, 2020
Various music groups on campus face a challenging year in terms of access to spaces, equipment and each other’s company due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but many plan to utilize their living spaces and recording technologies to safely create pandemic-era virtual audio experiences for listeners.
Staff Picks: Albums for the commute
August 27, 2020
From bops to bangers, French pop to local rap, these are the best albums to listen to while on the move.
Let’s Get Free art contest raises awareness for women sentenced to life without parole
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
August 26, 2020
The Let’s Get Free art contest hopes to raise awareness of the plight of these prisoners through several pieces by artists both inside and out of prison.
Remembering Richard ‘The Rev’ Ricci: Pitt alum and spiritual force behind ‘Night of the Living Dead’
By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor
August 26, 2020
Ricci provided inspiration, friendship and the occasional spiritual guidance to his fellow filmmakers.