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Mini-figures placed around a set in Phipps Conservatory’s Garden Railroad: Movie Magic display.

Photos: Phipps Conservatory’s Garden Railroad

By Amber Farabaugh and Alex Jurkuta December 6, 2024

Phipps conservatory put up their annual Garden Railroad display with a theme of Movie Magic. The display will run until March. 5th 2025.

Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performs at Bellefield Hall

By Emma Meo, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The Pitt Jazz Ensemble performed its semesterly collection of various jazz pieces on Thursday, Nov. 21. The concert, which was conducted by director Ralph Guzzi, consisted of eight songs and featured a...

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

Review | ‘Gladiator II’ is hollowly enjoyable, a shadow of its predecessor

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Twenty-four years ago, audiences held bated breath as a tortured Russell Crowe roared “Are you not entertained?” to a thunderous crowd of Romans as slain gladiators lay bleeding around his feet. Nearly...

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

‘Anora’ will have you laughing, dancing and crying

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

“Anora” is a new, joyfully confusing, action-packed film from writer, editor and director Sean Baker. I had no expectations before watching this film and walked out of the theater completely stunned....

Review | ‘Conclave’ Successfully Blends the Historical and the Modern

Review | ‘Conclave’ Successfully Blends the Historical and the Modern

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

“Conclave,” a thriller/mystery film, had its U.S. theatrical release on Oct. 25, 2024. Edward Berger directed the film. “All Quiet on the Western Front” was Berger’s most notable credit thus...

A student creates a junk journal in Hillman Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Trash turns to treasure at Text & conText Lab’s ‘Junk Journal Journey’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Students who walked into the Text & conText Lab on Wednesday afternoon were able to use old scraps, receipts and pictures to create something wholly new. The Center for Creativity hosted a “Junk...

Pitt’s Gamelan Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Monday, Nov. 18.

University Gamelan Ensemble explores music, culture and creativity at Bellefield Hall concert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh Gamelan Ensemble played at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium on Nov. 18th, inviting the public and anyone affiliated with the University to hear the traditional sounds of the...

Annual Audubon Day showcases 19th-Century Audubon prints and live falcon encounter

Annual Audubon Day showcases 19th-Century Audubon prints and live falcon encounter

By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh’s Archives and Special Collections hosted its annual Audubon Day celebration on Nov. 10, featuring a rare showcase of “Birds of America” prints. The event was free and...

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

Review | Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ isn’t what you’re expecting

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Gwen Stefani, America’s rule-breaking blonde bombshell pop star, has spent most of her career dominating the Billboard charts as a solo artist and with her band No Doubt. Her most recent album “Bouquet,”...

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

Review | Tyler, The Creator delivers heavily anticipated album ‘Chromakopia’ to incredible acclaim

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Tyler, The Creator added yet another stellar project to his star-studded discography with the release of “Chromakopia,” his most recent album. Tyler, The Creator first came onto the music scene...

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