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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...

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Abel Tesfaye, known to fans across the world as The Weeknd, closed a chapter in his illustrious music career with his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The album serves as the conclusion to...

Attendees at the Lunar New Year celebrations in the Posvar Global Hub.

Pitt rings in Lunar New Year with ‘Beyond the Page’ and Global Hub Event

By Maxine Van Nortwick and Mollie Young January 31, 2025

This past week marked the start of the Year of the Snake, with the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and the University of Pittsburgh joined in on the celebrations taking place around the world to...

Attendees gathered in the Kurtzman Room for the World Cafe on Sunday, Jan. 26.

‘World Cafe’ facilitates discussions on diversity and inclusion

By Emma Meo, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Members of the Pitt community gathered on Sunday, Jan. 26 in the lower lounge of the William Pitt Union to participate in what was called a World Cafe. People from different perspectives came together...

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