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The Pitt News

Leave the drum set at home: What not to bring for your dorm

Leave the drum set at home: What not to bring for your dorm

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer August 8, 2024

Congrats! You’ve completed the hard parts of your college decision. You’ve already toiled over the Common App, thrown that uncomfortable polyester cap in the air and most importantly, decided to Hail...

Forget the trend cycle — here’s what you actually need for college

Forget the trend cycle — here’s what you actually need for college

By Gabriela Herring, Staff Writer August 8, 2024

As the never-ending trend cycle chugs along at its fastest rate yet, deciding what to buy is harder than ever. What silhouettes boost my confidence? Will I like this pattern in a month from now? What about...

A Pee-Wee Herman display at the Bicycle Heaven Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Best weird, wonderful hidden gems outside of Oakland

By Brian Sherry, Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2024

As you settle into life at Pitt, you’ll probably hear about and want to try all the great things Oakland has to offer. From digging into a thick, cheesy slice from Pizza Romano to exploring the ivy-laden...

Shady Grove, an American restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA.

Best restaurants to take your parents to after move-in

By Amber Frantz, Staff Writer August 5, 2024

After hours of unloading your belongings into the bulky blue housing carts and unpacking boxes of clothes, bedding and decor, your dream dorm vision has begun to take shape. Move-in is complete.  Your...

Clairo at The Roxy

Review | Clairo’s third album is sweet ‘like the sap from a cedar’

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor July 23, 2024

You might remember Clairo from a song that went viral in 2017, quintessential keyboard bedroom pop hit “Pretty Girl.” These days, she’s bringing a Wurlitzer and a mellotron to the studio.  “Charm,”...

Pogopalooza celebrates its 20th anniversary

Pogopalooza celebrates its 20th anniversary

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer July 9, 2024

“Three … two … one … pogo!”  Pogopalooza, the World Championships of Pogo, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. The competition kicked off on June 21 with “High Jump” in Market...

“It’s Horny”: Brass and soul blow us away in Lawrence’s latest album “Family Business”

“It’s Horny”: Brass and soul blow us away in Lawrence’s latest album “Family Business”

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor June 26, 2024

I bought Atlanta tickets to the “Family Business” tour long before the NYC-based, sibling-led soul, funk and pop band, Lawrence, released their “Family Business” album. But this past Friday, June...

Review | The Brat Pack: A Retrospective Documentary of Young Adults in Hollywood

Review | The Brat Pack: A Retrospective Documentary of Young Adults in Hollywood

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor June 25, 2024

“St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” are industry-defining films of the ‘80s, marking a shift to films for young people and about young people. But they also have...

Review | Bridgerton season three

By Irene Castillo, Senior Staff Writer June 14, 2024

Now that hotter days have begun, and “the ton” have secluded themselves in the privacy of their parent’s estates, what better time for me to sit down and catch up with the ungodly amount of shows...

Chalk Fest’s Third Annual Event Kicks Off Pittsburgh RiverLife’s Summer Event Schedule

Chalk Fest’s Third Annual Event Kicks Off Pittsburgh RiverLife’s Summer Event Schedule

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor June 6, 2024

Pittsburgh RiverLife kicked off its summer event schedule with the third annual Chalk Fest, which took place from May 25-26. The event occurred on the North Shore next to PNC Park and featured chalk artists...

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