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Walnut Street in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh

A new student’s guide to Pittsburgh neighborhoods

By Grace Longworth, Managing Editor August 11, 2025
Pittsburgh is home to 90 distinct neighborhoods. While we can’t hope to cover them all, this helpful guide introduces new students to a few notable areas nearby their new homebase of Oakland.
YouTuber and author John Green in 2020

Review | ‘Everything Is Tuberculosis’ is an engaging and accessible exploration of tuberculosis, people and the world as we know it

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Most novelists don’t stop their award-winning young adult novel writing to take a deep dive into tuberculosis and write a brief history/explorative case study on it. Then again, most writers aren’t...

A poem sits in Heinz Chappel.

Heinz Memorial Chapel’s ‘Poetry in Vision & Voice’ exhibition honors life, legacy of janet jai

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Throughout the month of April, the visual and written works of late artist, writer, activist and community member janet jai have adorned the main hall of Heinz Memorial Chapel. These “PoemArts”, as...

Walton Goggins and Amy Lou Wood from White Lotus season three.

Review | Delayed checkouts at ‘The White Lotus’: An unoriginal third season

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

(Contains Spoilers) There is no meditation class, no reiki session, no nutritionally balanced, organic food that will ease the anxiety that comes with revisiting the White Lotus for its third season...

Pitt’s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosts HerStory Slam in the Frick Fine Arts Building on Monday, April 14.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the HerStory Slam Event

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Idaya Sasikumar, a first-year psychology student, took to the stage to read her personal story. The audience responded with nods, hums and tiny snaps. This slowly progressed into a chorus of applause upon...

Album cover for Michael Franti’s album “Welcome to the Family.”

Review | Michael Franti & Spearhead reflect on the power of love in new album ‘Welcome to the Family’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Nothing says “Welcome to the family!” like a new baby. Soul-rock band Michael Franti & Spearhead released a new project on March 28 titled “Welcome to the Family.” The album art featured Franti,...

Review | Shockingly, Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’ is a disappointment

Review | Shockingly, Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’ is a disappointment

By Sage Rosenfeld, Senior Staff Writer April 14, 2025

The finale of “Yellowjackets” premiered Friday, April 11, closing out the show’s third season. The show is reliant on its shocking plot points, so fans of the show highly anticipated this finale....

Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni cafe, is set to open on Centre Avenue in North Oakland.

Review | Shibam Coffee Co. in North Oakland is the new go-to spot for specialty coffee

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

North Oakland has a new gem for foodies and coffee-lovers galore. Shibam Coffee Co. serves high-quality coffee, tea, refreshers and pastries. Situated on the corner of Centre Avenue and Melwood Avenue,...

Who Cares? Archie Cares: Mastering Your Mental Health

Who Cares? Archie Cares: Mastering Your Mental Health

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Pitt takes pride in celebrating the entire Pitt community during Greek Week, not just those of the Fraternity-Sorority Life. Bringing in guest motivational speakers, singing karaoke in preparation for...

Pitt Stages embraces community through Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

Pitt Stages embraces community through Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

By Emma Meo, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

The Charity Randall Theatre opened its doors for the Pitt Stages spring production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” The production, which runs from April 4 to April 13, breathes music and life...

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