The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Orrin Evans, one of the featured musicians during Pitt’s 51st annual jazz seminar and concert running from Jan. 24 to 29.

Pitt to host 51st annual jazz seminar honoring Pittsburgh pianist Erroll Garner

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • January 24, 2022
Orrin Evans can’t remember a time when he wasn’t making music on the piano. The Philadelphia-based professional jazz pianist said if someone is meant to be a musician, the career chooses them.
Orchids at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Friday.

Phipps shows off orchids, bonsai trees in new ‘Ocean of Color’ exhibit

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • January 23, 2022
The new “Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: An Ocean of Color” exhibit at Phipps, which will run through March 6, features a variety of orchid displays, as well as an intricate collection of tropical bonsais.
‘Something for everyone’: CAAPP prepares for next Black Study series

‘Something for everyone’: CAAPP prepares for next Black Study series

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • January 23, 2022
Pitt’s Center for African American Poetry and Poetics will soon bring together a variety of writers, artists and musicians to be in conversation with one another for their “Black Study on Intimacy, Part Two” series in April.
Pitt professor Ally Bove on the set of Jeopardy.

Pitt professor Ally Bove reflects on ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • January 21, 2022
‘Jeopardy,’ the iconic American game show that highlights contestants’ skills and knowledge in trivia, featured a proud Panther last Wednesday when Ally Bove joined the stage to compete.
Mariko Turk is a Pitt alumna and author.

Q&A: Pitt alumna Mariko Turk discusses writing, publishing

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • January 21, 2022
Mariko Turk, an up-and-coming young adult author and Pitt alumna, released her debut novel “The Other Side of Perfect” last May. Turk talked with The Pitt News about how her experience at Pitt led her to a career writing YA.
The University Honors College in the Cathedral of Learning.

Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review revival gives undergraduate researchers visibility

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • January 19, 2022
The newly revived Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review journal is giving Pitt students a chance to showcase their work as in-person research gets back into full swing.
A Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences sign sits in the Cathedral of Learning in 2017.

Navigating humanities gen-eds in the Dietrich school

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • January 18, 2022
The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences gives its students a “liberal arts education,” which is the reason behind all your gen-eds. There are ways to choose your gen-eds strategically, so you can both learn and have fun.
Pitt students discuss art while at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Students learn the ins-and-outs of museums from Pitt

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • January 13, 2022
Pittsburgh is home to a large number of museums, which feature exhibits from multimedia art to geology. Luckily, Pitt has a major that prepares students specifically for work in these special places.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a biannual event, taking place in both January and August. This winter’s week takes place from Jan. 10 to 16.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week highlights local restaurants, celebrates new year

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer • January 12, 2022
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a biannual event, taking place in both January and August. This winter’s week takes place from Jan. 10 to 16. Participating restaurants include The Porch at Schenley, The Commoner, Fujiya Ramen and Condado Tacos.
A 2021 TikTok video from the US equestrian team highlights several of the team's jumps.

Best TikTok accounts, trends of 2021

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • January 12, 2022
Come get your 2021 TikTok roundup here! There’s videos of all kinds to enjoy, from personal tours of the Olympic Village, blue alien erotica book reviews and Bucky Barnes ThirstToks.
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