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YouTuber and author John Green in 2020

Review | ‘Everything Is Tuberculosis’ is an engaging and accessible exploration of tuberculosis, people and the world as we know it

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Most novelists don’t stop their award-winning young adult novel writing to take a deep dive into tuberculosis and write a brief history/explorative case study on it. Then again, most writers aren’t...

Walton Goggins and Amy Lou Wood from White Lotus season three.

Review | Delayed checkouts at ‘The White Lotus’: An unoriginal third season

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

(Contains Spoilers) There is no meditation class, no reiki session, no nutritionally balanced, organic food that will ease the anxiety that comes with revisiting the White Lotus for its third season...

Album cover for Michael Franti’s album “Welcome to the Family.”

Review | Michael Franti & Spearhead reflect on the power of love in new album ‘Welcome to the Family’

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

Nothing says “Welcome to the family!” like a new baby. Soul-rock band Michael Franti & Spearhead released a new project on March 28 titled “Welcome to the Family.” The album art featured Franti,...

Review | Shockingly, Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’ is a disappointment

Review | Shockingly, Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’ is a disappointment

By Sage Rosenfeld, Senior Staff Writer April 15, 2025

The finale of “Yellowjackets” premiered Friday, April 11, closing out the show’s third season. The show is reliant on its shocking plot points, so fans of the show highly anticipated this finale....

Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni cafe, is set to open on Centre Avenue in North Oakland.

Review | Shibam Coffee Co. in North Oakland is the new go-to spot for specialty coffee

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

North Oakland has a new gem for foodies and coffee-lovers galore. Shibam Coffee Co. serves high-quality coffee, tea, refreshers and pastries. Situated on the corner of Centre Avenue and Melwood Avenue,...

Review | Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Mayhem’ is the ‘Garden of Eden’ of pop comebacks

Review | Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Mayhem’ is the ‘Garden of Eden’ of pop comebacks

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Lady Gaga, pop superstar and queer icon, released her highly anticipated “LG7” album “Mayhem” on March 7, a project filled with growth and a resurgence of passion for the artist. “Mayhem” is...

Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

By Thomas Riley, Contributing Editor April 8, 2025

I had been sitting in an IMAX theater at AMC Waterfront for an hour and ten minutes, watching Steve and his gang of Idahoan misfits journey to the Woodland Mansion, when it happened. Garrett, played...

Review | Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ tells a timeless story

Review | Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ tells a timeless story

By Sage Rosenfeld, Senior Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Filled with hilarious jokes, captivating dance numbers and stellar vocal performances, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is an updated retelling of an ancient story. Directed and choreographed by Danny Herman,...

Review | Tyler, the Creator and friends come to Pittsburgh on the ‘Chromakopia’ tour

Review | Tyler, the Creator and friends come to Pittsburgh on the ‘Chromakopia’ tour

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor April 4, 2025

With the release of his eighth studio album, “Chromakopia,” decorated rapper, songwriter and producer Tyler, the Creator visited Pittsburgh to perform at PPG Paints Arena on March 28. Joining him on...

The internet’s current obsession with the rollercoaster ‘Severance’ season two is justified

The internet’s current obsession with the rollercoaster ‘Severance’ season two is justified

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

While my “innie” is stressing over the many looming end-of-semester exams and projects I should be working on, my “outie” is obsessing over Severance Season Two fan theories.  “Severance”...

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