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Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor

Jessica McKenzie is a senior majoring in English writing and communication. She is a Stephen King fanatic and avid ukulele player.

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Column | Drawing the curtains as culture editor

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
April 18, 2023

Ruling Oakland’s bar scene with good vibes, teamwork: Phat Nguyen wins ‘Best Bartender’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
March 21, 2023

FBA explores upcycling in first fashion show since 2018

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
March 19, 2023

PPC announces Carly Rae Jepsen as Bigelow Bash headliner

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 27, 2023

‘Be Gay [Do Crime]’ concert series spotlights drag as an art form

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 12, 2023

PPT blends Black culture, African spiritual traditions with Shakespeare classic in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream In Harlem’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 6, 2023

Pitt alumni reflect on finding success in arts and entertainment industry

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
February 3, 2023

10 perks you may not know you have as a Pitt student

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
January 30, 2023

Local events to enjoy during the spring semester

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
January 25, 2023

5 New Year’s resolutions that are actually attainable

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
January 8, 2023

Kate’s Kid Book Bash commemorates late Pittsburgh children’s book author

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
December 5, 2022

‘Glowland’ fills Schenley Plaza with giant seesaws, produces motion-based art

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
December 2, 2022

Five books to add to your winter break TBR list

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
November 27, 2022

Pitt’s first fall fashion and food truck fest benefits United Way

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
November 7, 2022

Review | Taylor Swift finally embraces her unpolished side on ‘Midnights’ 一 because she can

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
October 24, 2022

‘Don’t dim your light’: Pitt alumna acts in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
October 12, 2022

PittARTS Fest offers students activities, networking opportunities

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
September 11, 2022

Local events to get hype for the fall season

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
September 6, 2022

Five local spots for the breakfast buff

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
September 1, 2022

PPC spreads football hype during annual bonfire and pep rally

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
August 31, 2022

Meet the editors: Culture

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
August 29, 2022

Pitt Program Council announces Yung Gravy as Fall Fest headliner

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor
August 28, 2022

A guide to the best outdoor study spaces around campus

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2022

Shenay Jeffrey: ‘Unmatched’ energy

By Jessica McKenzie
April 26, 2022

Pitt Dance Ensemble hosts ‘Awakening’ spring concert

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
April 3, 2022

Pitt playwrights experiment during one-act play reading

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2022

Nationality Room tour guides gain cultural, educational experience

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
March 2, 2022

C4C encourages writing, performing during One Minute Monologue workshop

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2022

What’s Good? clothing shop redefines thrifting in Oakland

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
February 1, 2022

Pitt to host 51st annual jazz seminar honoring Pittsburgh pianist Erroll Garner

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
January 25, 2022

Q&A: Pitt alumna Mariko Turk discusses writing, publishing

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
January 21, 2022

Sophomore Yunge Xiao named winner of 91.3 WYEP’s singer-songwriter competition

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2021

Music On the Edge hosts performance by contemporary pianist Jeanne Golan

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
November 17, 2021

‘Continuing to speak up’: Aly Raisman discusses gymnastics journey at PPC event

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
November 9, 2021

Cherry Pitt Literary Magazine prepares for spring 2022 launch

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2021

Pittsburgh’s Halloween attractions up their scare game this year

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
October 26, 2021

PPC’s first in-person Fall Fest since 2019 delayed for two hours

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
October 11, 2021

Pitt dance minor faces uncertain future

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2021

Latin American and Caribbean Festival takes over front of WPU

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
October 4, 2021

ULS hosts virtual lecture on George Romero’s ‘Day of the Dead’ film

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
September 23, 2021

Pitt band prepares to celebrate alumni in homecoming performance

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
September 21, 2021

Pitt’s gaming clubs gear up for hybrid fall semester

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2021

Shakespeare in the Parks presents all-female ‘Hamlet’ production

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021

‘Making home here’ exhibit debuts quarantine inspired art at The Mattress Factory

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
September 3, 2021

Pitt Tonight ready to return in-person for next season

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021

Pitt kicks off Welcome Week with Global Carnival

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
August 25, 2021

What’s Up, Doc?: Q&A with voice actor and Pitt alum Jeff Bergman

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
August 25, 2021

A guide to Pittsburgh’s must-see fall food festivals

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
August 17, 2021

Carnegie Museum of Art shakes up summer with Inside Out event

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
July 14, 2021

CAAPP names poet Xandria Phillips as new creative writing fellow

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer
June 23, 2021

Three Rivers Arts Festival brings live music, art and food back to the Cultural District

By Jessica McKenzie, For The Pitt News
June 9, 2021

Local Pittsburgh artist studio opens on Forbes Avenue

By Jessica McKenzie, For The Pitt News
June 2, 2021

Pitt women’s lacrosse gears up for inaugural competitive season in 2022

By Jessica McKenzie, For The Pitt News
April 14, 2021