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Review | ‘The Book of Mormon’ brings side-splitting sacrilege to the Benedum Center

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • March 1, 2024

As the lights went down on the opening night of “The Book of Mormon,” I thought back to New York City in 2011. I was eight years old, and a billboard bearing an image of a well-dressed, clean-cut young...

Pitt men’s basketball must recover to save tournament hopes

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-10, 9-8 ACC) fell to the Clemson Tigers (20-8, 10-7 ACC) 69-62. As a matchup of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the game served as a significant opportunity for either squad to...

‘A place to belong’: Girl Up at Pitt offers empowering community for women

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

Girl Up at Pitt is part of an international initiative started by the United Nations Foundation that focuses on “empowering girls and uplift[ing] women’s voices.” Girl Up communities and clubs can be found in 152 counties and all 50 U.S. states, including K-12 schools and universities.

Review | ‘Madame Web’ is a disgrace to the legacy of superhero films

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

As a zealous admirer of both Dakota Johnson and the superhero genre, it pains me deeply to write this review, but it must be done. In the pantheon of cinematic catastrophes, "Madame Web" emerges as a glaring...

SAFE Peer Educators teach students about sexual violence, survivor support

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

The Sexual Assault Facilitation and Education peer educators are a group of trained Pitt students who teach other students about healthy relationships, sexual violence and survivor support. Julia...

Opinion | Stop canceling flawed characters

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • March 1, 2024

There is nothing more boring than watching a movie or reading a book where the main character doesn’t make mistakes, or even a character whose only flaw is that they’re a perfectionist who can never get in trouble.

Column | Blake Hinson has pro potential

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

With the NCAA men's basketball season nearing a close, many senior players are hoping to take that next step into professional play. Draft season is in swing, with NBA mock drafts becoming more and more...

Student organization hosts reproductive justice convention

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

Last week, students and community members hosted the Reproductive Justice Convention to educate students on campus about local reproductive health resources.

Women’s History Month event roundup

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • February 29, 2024

In recognition of Women’s History Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events throughout March that celebrate and uplift women in the Pittsburgh community.

Former Pitt center Jeff McCurley reacts to Drake wearing his jersey

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

Earlier in February, rap sensation Drake made a stop in Pittsburgh to play for a couple thousand highly anticipated listeners. He performed two sold-out nights at PPG Paints Arena, which was one of the...