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Good Brother Earl brings unconventional sound to Diesel

By Larissa Gula • December 11, 2009

Larissa GulaStaff WriterGood Brother EarlDec. 126:30 p.m.Diesel$10 (includes new... Larissa GulaStaff WriterGood Brother EarlDec. 126:30 p.m.Diesel$10 (includes new album Fiction)(412) 431-8800Good Brother...

Universities reluctant to meet mayor’s newest deadline in tuition tax battle

By Liz Navratil • December 11, 2009

The tuition tax could die next week if Pittsburgh's universities and other nonprofits agree by... The tuition tax could die next week if Pittsburgh's universities and other nonprofits agree by Monday to...

Gerecht: Standardized tests test our tempers, but quit complaining

By Carolyn Gerecht • December 11, 2009

Standardized tests are the bane of students’ existence, the little circular bubbles which... Standardized tests are the bane of students’ existence, the little circular bubbles which determine our...

Letter to the Editor 12/11

By Daniel Gore • December 11, 2009

To the Editor,I am writing in response to the Wednesday’s article “Students Pack SGB.”... To the Editor,I am writing in response to the Wednesday’s article “Students Pack SGB.” I was particularly...

Anderson conducts, dances his way to success with Pitt’s band

By Greg Trietley • December 10, 2009

It’s 20 minutes before kickoff. In the locker room, Pitt football players are psyching... It’s 20 minutes before kickoff. In the locker room, Pitt football players are psyching themselves up for the...

Letter to the Editor 12/9

By Phil DiCicco • December 10, 2009

To the Editor,I am writing in regards to the article “Board denies funds for anti-abortion... To the Editor,I am writing in regards to the article “Board denies funds for anti-abortion group.”I was...

Hillel chefs make a lotta latkes

By Sierra Starks • December 10, 2009

6:30 p.m.Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburghhilleljuc.orgReady. Set.... 6:30 p.m.Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburghhilleljuc.orgReady. Set. Latke!As anticipation grows for this year’s...

Don we now our ugly sweaters

By Leena Ketkar • December 10, 2009

Once only a cozy symbol of holiday togetherness, ugly holiday sweaters have achieved new life as... Once only a cozy symbol of holiday togetherness, ugly holiday sweaters have achieved new life as a college...

Obama accepts Nobel Peace Prize as he defends the need for war

By Christi Parsons • December 10, 2009

OSLO — President Barack Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize here Thursday, acknowledging the... OSLO — President Barack Obama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize here Thursday, acknowledging the irony...

Burgos: No love for Tebow

By Evan Burgos • December 10, 2009

I’m very glad this day has come. I’ve been waiting for three college football seasons: a... I’m very glad this day has come. I’ve been waiting for three college football seasons: a National Championship...