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Staff picks: What we missed in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Staff • August 26, 2019

Read what our staff missed most about Pittsburgh during the summer holiday

Meet the Editor: Culture

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor • August 25, 2019

Here’s an early introduction to the culture section — you’ll find us in print and online on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall. We cover everything involving music, theater, art, literature, movies...

Pitt Stages: what we’ll see this fall

By Justin Gardner, For The Pitt News • August 23, 2019

This upcoming semester, Pitt Stages is offering a total of four different shows. Two are Mainstage productions, directed professionally, while the others are student labs, which are directed by students at the University of Pittsburgh.

Nicole Mitchell: an inside look at the new director of Jazz Studies

By Isabella Colaianni, Staff Writer • August 23, 2019

Nicole Mitchell, an internationally acclaimed jazz flutist, composer and educator, was named the University of Pittsburgh’s William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies in January.

Calling all audiophiles: Pittsburgh’s best record stores

By Melanie Pantano, Staff Writer • August 22, 2019

Any Pittsburghers who’ve fallen under the spell of the “vinyl revival” have a plethora of places to choose from that sell both new and used records, catering to customers seeking a legendary grail record or just their favorite album.

Staff picks: Tips for conquering homesickness

By The Pitt News Staff • August 20, 2019

The dawn of a new semester can bring a mix of emotions — excitement, stress and sometimes even homesickness. Leaving family and friends back home for almost eight months can be tough, regardless of whether you live 30 minutes or a continent away. Here are our tips for conquering homesickness this semester.

Fall events you ‘autumn’ check out

By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer • August 19, 2019

From hitting up music festivals to attending sporting events, there are many ways for returning students to entertain themselves in the bustling City of Pittsburgh. With fall just around the corner, it’s best to keep in mind any upcoming opportunities to attend concerts, fall festivals and other celebrations that come with the change of the weather.

The Whats and Wheres to fashion’s latest

By Justin Gardner, For The Pitt News • July 17, 2019

Many fashionable individuals regard the fall/winter fashion season as the pinnacle of style, citing its rich colors, layers and diverse textures. Yet, as July brings forth summer’s peak, it is important to remember the potential these months hold for fun and exciting fashion statements. It is a time of cookouts and trips and music festivals — opportune moments for bold, colorful fits.

Fandom culture thrives in Pittsburgh

By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News • July 17, 2019

As one of the major cities in the country with over 300,000 who call it home, Pittsburgh’s fandom culture is incredibly diverse. These fandoms are celebrated in several ways — reading comics, participating in cosplay, watching films and attending comic cons.

Staff Picks: Summer soundtracks

By The Pitt News Staff • July 16, 2019

It’s about halfway through the summer and your perfectly curated summer playlist may be getting a bit overplayed, or you may just have heard Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” a few too many times and are looking for something new to listen to.