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Tyler, the Creator brings “Igor” to Stage AE

By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer • September 26, 2019

Who else could induce such berserk reactions other than California native and rapper, Tyler, The Creator? Tyler set out for his world tour on Sept. 2 in Minneapolis, with this latest stop being Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

Staff Picks: Where to find the best coffee on campus

By The Pitt News Staff • September 26, 2019

A lot of college students drink coffee, 71.4% in fact. So, there’s a good chance if you’re reading this, you probably fill up with only two — or three, or four, or five — cups of coffee a day. You’re in luck, because our staff has assembled the best of the best places to get coffee on and around campus.

A nightmare pops up on Forbes Street

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor • September 25, 2019

Most people’s first instinct would be to run far, far away from a place like this. But inside, groups laugh and stroll — horror is part of the fun at Nightmare on Forbes Street pop-up bar.

Four nights of laughs at the Steel City Improv Festival

By Matthew Monroy, For the Pitt News • September 23, 2019

The festival kicked off its first day, as well as the Sunday performances, at the 90-seat Steel City Improv Theater on Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside. Shows on Friday and Saturday were held at the much larger Bricolage Theater in Downtown.

All-female “Julius Caesar” takes over Pittsburgh Parks

By MJ LaRocque, For the Pitt News • September 23, 2019

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks celebrated its 15th Anniversary with an all-female production of “Julius Caesar,” which runs Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of September. This past weekend was the group’s second-to-last performance.

What to do in the fall if you hate football

By Delilah Bourque and Sarah Connor, Contributing Editors • September 18, 2019

For some, the air cooling and people pulling their fall wardrobes out of storage can only mean one thing — football season. For the rest of us, the best we can do is try to make the most of our Sundays until February rolls around. Here are some of the best ways to spend your fall if you’re not a football fan.

Review: 70 minute saga: Charles Ross performs ‘One-Man Star Wars Trilogy’

By Charlie Taylor, For the Pitt News • September 16, 2019

If you’re the kind of person who binge-watches the entire original “Star Wars” trilogy in a weekend, consider buying a ticket to Charles Ross’ “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy” before sitting down for your next productive weekend. You’ll save yourself a whole lot of time, and enjoy an unexpected laugh or two.

Staff Picks: The best movies about work

By The Pitt News Staff • September 11, 2019

Read our staff's picks for the best movies about employment

Music to my ears: Pitt grads make noise in the music industry

By Emma Maurice, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2019

Fewer than three months after graduating from Pitt, Cole Boillat packed everything up, got in his car and drove across the country to his new home in Los Angeles — all in the pursuit of producing music.

Review: ‘The Lion King’ delights audiences at the Benedum Center

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor • September 10, 2019

“The Lion King,” which runs Sept. 4 through Sept. 29 at the Benedum Center, is a fantastic production. While the most memorable parts of the original Disney movie are maintained, the stage production keeps it fresh — balancing fantastic performances and amazing technical marvels from the puppetry, costuming and set pieces.