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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Jennifer Lopez playing Kat Valdez, left, and Owen Wilson playing Charlie Gilbert in “Marry Me.”

Review | ‘Marry Me’ relies too much on Instagram, not enough on romance

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • February 13, 2022
Culture editor Diana Velasquez argues that the new romantic comedy “Marry Me” relies too much on modern-day social media and not enough on the actual love interests.
A roundup of Black History Month events in Pittsburgh

A roundup of Black History Month events in Pittsburgh

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • February 10, 2022
Whether you’re looking to celebrate with music, a history lecture or indulge in some food, there’s something for you during Black History Month in Pittsburgh.
A player holds an Xbox controller.

Experts discuss gender, the body in esports

By Patrick Swain, Staff Writer • February 10, 2022
Keung Yoon Bae, an assistant professor of Korean studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology, discussed the politics of bodies and gender in esports on Wednesday as part of the Asia Pop speaker series hosted by Pitt’s Asian Studies Center.
Adele performs in Nashville in 2016.

Staff Picks: Best Breakup Albums

By The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2022
Ah, l’amour. You can’t escape it, especially this time of year with Feb. 14 on the horizon. So if you want to bask in your aloneness this Valentine’s weekend, how about indulging yourself in a karaoke session with all the best breakup albums.
The Tinder app.

Pitt students hesitant to pursue unvaccinated dates

By Grace Hemcher, Staff Writer • February 9, 2022
What most students will tell you, like senior applied developmental psychology major Rachael Stowe, is that they are not interested in continuing a conversation after learning that someone is unvaccinated on dating apps.
The Porch in Schenley Plaza.

Pitt students search for Pittsburgh date spots this Valentine’s Day

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022
Romance, love and anxious crushes float throughout the Pittsburgh air this week with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. From quirky cafes and art museums to picnics and ice skating — Pittsburgh has a plethora of date spots for Pitt lovebirds.
Actor Eric Dane playing Cal Jacobs in episode 4, season 2 of “Euphoria.”

Ranking current ‘Euphoria’ memes from season 2

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • February 6, 2022
In honor of what must be an 80% increase in usage on culture editor Diana Velasquez’s Twitter account, let's rank “Euphoria” memes.
Pitt Ballet Club at their Nutcracker performance in December 2021.

Ballet club takes center stage for dancers of all kinds

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • February 6, 2022
Ballet performances incorporate several artistic elements to make each show memorable. Detailed costumes, hours of rehearsals and training all come together in this art form, according to Pitt’s ballet club production chair Kristina Arriaga.
The Global Hub in Posvar hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday.

Pitt welcomes the Year of the Tiger with a Lunar New Year celebration

By Renee Dubaich, For The Pitt News • February 3, 2022
Pitt students and faculty stopped by the Global Hub on Wednesday to enjoy the Lunar New Year celebration. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a festival that celebrates the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar.
Actress Jurnee Smollett speaks to a crowd of Pitt students at “An Evening with Jurnee Smollett” hosted by the Black Action Society and Pitt Program Council at the William Pitt Union Wednesday night.

‘Good representation is essential’: Jurnee Smollett talks Black voices at PPC event

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2022
In partnership with Pitt’s Black Action Society, the Pitt Program Council hosted “An Evening with Jurnee Smollett” at the William Pitt Union Wednesday night.
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