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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.

New Student Guide | Roc your world crossword: answer key

By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe, The Pitt News Staff • July 15, 2019

Across: TMED Slapped a copyright on SAL Ride in space, familiarly ARENA The Pittsburgh Penguins’ PPG Paints, for one ACLEF Roman ___ (thinly veiled nonfiction) ...

Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations

By The Pitt News Staff • July 9, 2019

Podcasts have gained popularity recently, with many gaining widespread critical acclaim, such as the true crime podcast “Serial,” or even being adapted into television shows, like “Homecoming,” starring Julia Roberts.

Thorgy Thor takes over the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

By Elizabeth Martinson, Staff Writer • July 9, 2019

Synesthesia is a neurological trait that causes people to experience one stimulus in multiple ways — for example, someone sees specific colors upon hearing a specific sound. Thorgy Thor, a Brooklyn-based drag queen, doesn’t have synesthesia, but she did incorporate a pseudo-experiment based around it as part of her Pittsburgh show.

Three Rivers Arts Festival celebrates 60 years

By Sarah Connor, Senior Staff Writer • July 5, 2019

Three multicolored giraffe statues stand at the center of the Wyndham Lawn in Gateway Center Plaza downtown, covered in sporadically placed patches of pink, turquoise, yellow, purple and green. These giraffes are pieces of an art project called Ocean Sole Africa — one of the many major attractions for the 2019 Three Rivers Arts Festival.

Staff picks: Hidden gems of Pitt

By The Pitt News Staff • July 2, 2019

Pitt’s campus can be a bit overwhelming at first. With so many streets, buildings and classrooms, it can be difficult to explore every nook and cranny of Pitt’s corner of Oakland. Here are some hidden gems on campus to look out for.

PITT ARTS introduces students to Pittsburgh’s cultural scene

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019

There’s more to college than just classes and extracurriculars, especially at an urban campus. Pitt students can expect dozens of opportunities each year to get out into the City and experience something new.

Pittsburgh music scene: The FYI on DIY

By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019

For those interested in pursuing a career in the music industry, Pittsburgh is a pretty good place to start.

Liberal arts clubs offer expressive outlet for students

By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer • June 29, 2019

Out of the 600 clubs offered at Pitt, there are about 50 centered around the liberal arts, including film, art, music and literature.

Local Art collectives foster Pittsburgh creativity

By Zainab Hakeem, For The Pitt News • June 29, 2019

Pittsburgh art collectives have naturally popped up to encourage the City’s creative output, helping artists go from pop-up art galleries and basement shows to large scale concerts and commissioned works.