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You can enjoy Homecoming from home by indulging in a “school spirit” movie, such as “School of Rock.”

Staff Picks: Smells like school spirit

September 21, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Anime

Weekend Watchlist | Anime

September 17, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Short and sweet shows

Weekend Watchlist | Short and sweet shows

September 9, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Better Than The First

Weekend Watchlist | Better Than The First

September 2, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Summer picks you might have missed

Weekend Watchlist | Summer picks you might have missed

August 26, 2021
“Never Have I Ever” on Netflix is one of the staff’s picks for comedy movies and TV shows that are just what you need to survive the first week of classes.

Staff Picks: Comedies to get you through the first week of classes

August 20, 2021
There are plenty of iconic film locations in Pittsburgh to visit in your time here, such as the ones seen in “Happiest Season.”

Staff Picks: Movies made in Pittsburgh

June 28, 2021
The Cathedral lawn, one of Pitt’s best “nature” spots on campus.

Staff Picks: The best nature spots at Pitt

June 26, 2021
The Pitt News Staff’s favorite LGBTQ+ characters to celebrate all year long.

Staff Picks: Our favorite LGBTQ+ fictional characters

June 9, 2021
TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

April 21, 2021
Staff Picks: Oscar nominees to help you escape from responsibilities

Staff Picks: Oscar nominees to help you escape from responsibilities

April 21, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Popcorn Flicks

Weekend Watchlist | Popcorn Flicks

April 15, 2021
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred.

Take 5: Blue Jays, MLB relegation and NBA expansion

April 2, 2021
Staff Picks: Songs for getting schwasted

Staff Picks: Songs for getting schwasted

March 24, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Sports

Weekend Watchlist | Sports

March 18, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Deserved Another Try

Weekend Watchlist | Deserved Another Try

March 12, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Better the Second Time

Weekend Watchlist | Better the Second Time

March 4, 2021
Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts a pass during a game against the Washington Football Team at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on December 7, 2020.

Take 5: Brady, Big Ben and Backyard Brawl

February 26, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Let’s Get Journalistic

Weekend Watchlist | Let’s Get Journalistic

February 25, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Black History Month Television

Weekend Watchlist | Black History Month Television

February 18, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Black History Month movies

Weekend Watchlist | Black History Month movies

February 11, 2021
Adora and Catra from the show “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.” (Netflix/TNS)

Staff Picks: Our favorite fictional couples

February 10, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Animated Edition

Weekend Watchlist | Animated Edition

February 4, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Deserves the Hype

Weekend Watchlist | Deserves the Hype

January 29, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | Twisted Picks

Weekend Watchlist | Twisted Picks

January 21, 2021
“The French Dispatch” is Wes Anderson’s 10th film.

Staff Picks: Our most anticipated movies of 2021

January 19, 2021
Weekend Watchlist | ‘Tis the Season

Weekend Watchlist | ‘Tis the Season

November 20, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | In Your Wildest Fantasies

Weekend Watchlist | In Your Wildest Fantasies

November 13, 2020
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaves the field on a cart after being injured on a tackle by New York Giants cornerback Logan Ryan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 11.

Take 5: Shady, Soccer, Superteams

November 6, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Visual Marvels

Weekend Watchlist | Visual Marvels

November 6, 2020
Chalk art on the sidewalk outside the McKee Place fire station urges people to vote.

Oakland voters show up in force to cast ballots

November 4, 2020
Staff Picks: Books to cozy up with

Staff Picks: Books to cozy up with

November 1, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Anything Halloween

Weekend Watchlist | Anything Halloween

October 29, 2020

Live blog: Election Day 2020

October 29, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Serial Killers

Weekend Watchlist | Serial Killers

October 15, 2020
“Fixer Upper” follows couple Chip and Joanna Gaines as they buy and renovate houses in and around Waco, Texas.

Staff Picks: HGTV is where the heart is

October 14, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Women in Horror

Weekend Watchlist | Women in Horror

October 8, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Ghost Stories

Weekend Watchlist | Ghost Stories

October 1, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Weird World of Science Fiction

Weekend Watchlist | Weird World of Science Fiction

September 25, 2020
Ree Drummond is a celebrity chef best known for her show “The Pioneer Woman” on Food Network.

Staff Picks: Celebrity chefs we trust the most

September 23, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Superpowered Stories

Weekend Watchlist | Superpowered Stories

September 17, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Guilty Pleasures vol. 2

Weekend Watchlist | Guilty Pleasures vol. 2

September 10, 2020
From left, Brittany Murphy, Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash in “Clueless.”

Weekend Watchlist | The ‘90s

September 4, 2020
Lionel Messi requested to leave FC Barcelona this past week after 20 years with the club.

Take 5: Yankees, Sixers seek redemption; Phillies, Rockets aim higher

August 31, 2020
Weekend Watchlist | Facing the Music

Weekend Watchlist | Facing the Music

August 27, 2020
Staff writer Anna Ligorio recommends Mac Miller’s album “Circles” to accompany your morning coffee and commute.

Staff Picks: Albums for the commute

August 27, 2020
Staff picks: These podcasts will help you escape your pod

Staff picks: These podcasts will help you escape your pod

August 21, 2020
Netflix’s new documentary series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” follows the actor and his co-host Darin Olien as they travel to places all over the world.

Weekend Watchlist | Last gasp of summer

August 20, 2020
Benedum Hall

Staff Picks: The best buildings on campus

July 23, 2020
Pamela’s, a diner on Forbes Avenue in Oakland, is a favorite spot for Pitt students.

Staff Picks: Our favorite local restaurants

July 20, 2020
Major Pittsburgh Pride celebrations have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff Picks: Shows and movies for Pride Month

June 2, 2020
TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

April 19, 2020
Staff Picks: The best stuff to watch on 4/20

Staff Picks: The best stuff to watch on 4/20

April 19, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Cathartic classics

Weekend Watchlist: Cathartic classics

April 16, 2020
Watchlist: Laugh track not included

Watchlist: Laugh track not included

April 8, 2020
Staff Picks: Our social distancing activities

Staff Picks: Our social distancing activities

March 24, 2020
Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s “The Witcher.”

Watchlist: So you’ve got a lot of time on your hands …

March 16, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: All the time in the world

Weekend Watchlist: All the time in the world

March 6, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Happy leap day

Weekend Watchlist: Happy leap day

February 28, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Quick binges

Weekend Watchlist: Quick binges

February 21, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Our funny Valentine’s

Weekend Watchlist: Our funny Valentine’s

February 13, 2020
The Vagina Monoblogs: Nine stories from down under

The Vagina Monoblogs: Nine stories from down under

February 13, 2020
The Pitt News’ sex playlist

The Pitt News’ sex playlist

February 13, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Getting real

Weekend Watchlist: Getting real

February 7, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Guilty Pleasures

Weekend Watchlist: Guilty Pleasures

January 31, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Mysteries

Weekend Watchlist: Mysteries

January 24, 2020
Weekend Watchlist: Hidden gems

Weekend Watchlist: Hidden gems

January 17, 2020
John Mulaney in John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.

Weekend Watchlist: New to streaming

January 10, 2020
Hozier released his second studio album “Wasteland, Baby!” in 2019.

Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of 2019

January 6, 2020
If you can’t keep your plants alive you can sign up for horticulture classes at the Phipps Conservatory.

Opinion | Dispatches from home: Winter break vignettes

January 5, 2020
Colony Cafe, located downtown, allows you to study in the same room as adoptable cats.

Staff Picks: Unconventional study spots

December 9, 2019
“Community” title card.

Weekend Watchlist: College edition

December 6, 2019
Weekend Watchlist: Animated TV series

Weekend Watchlist: Animated TV series

November 22, 2019
Downton Abbey title card.

Weekend Watchlist: Period pieces

November 15, 2019
Weekend Watchlist: YouTube channels

Weekend Watchlist: YouTube channels

November 8, 2019
One of Netflix’s most successful shows, “Stranger Things” is a blend of horror and science fiction.

Weekend Watchlist: Netflix original series

October 31, 2019
“Twin Peaks” title card.

Weekend Watchlist: Spooky shows

October 17, 2019
“Game of Thrones” production still.

Screen Time: Our best & worst TV finales

October 14, 2019
Mads Mikkelsen stars as the titular character in NBC’s “Hannibal.”

Weekend Watchlist: TV shows gone too soon

October 11, 2019
“Mamma Mia” release poster.

Weekend Watchlist: Movie musicals

October 3, 2019
Guy Fieri of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” fame.

Weekend Watchlist: Food edition

September 27, 2019
All of Pitt’s coffee carts are basically the same.

Staff Picks: Where to find the best coffee on campus

September 26, 2019
Office Space is a classic movie about an awful boss.

Staff Picks: The best movies about work

September 11, 2019
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) reacts after a second-half touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Steelers won, 20-17.

Take 5: Colts, Contracts and Corruption

August 28, 2019
Public transportation is convenient when you don’t have a car.

Staff picks: What we missed in Pittsburgh

August 26, 2019
Assistant opinions editor Leah Mensch painted her bedroom door over the summer.

Opinion | Summer of creativity: vignettes from summer break

August 25, 2019
(Illustration by Abby Katz | Staff Illustrator)

Staff picks: Tips for conquering homesickness

August 20, 2019
“Cuz I Love You” album cover.

Staff Picks: Summer soundtracks

July 16, 2019
Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations

Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations

July 9, 2019
Students at the Center for Creativity.

Staff picks: Hidden gems of Pitt

July 2, 2019
“The Idiot” by Elif Batuman.

Staff Picks: TPN summer reading list

June 4, 2019
Zion Williamson speaks during a news conference after being awarded the USBWA Oscar Robertson Trophy Player of the Year prior to the 2019 NCAA Mens Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 5.

Take 5: Kings, queens and curses

May 28, 2019
TPN senior send-offs

TPN senior send-offs

April 21, 2019
Stress quick fixes: Our favorite apps and media to de-stress

Stress quick fixes: Our favorite apps and media to de-stress

April 21, 2019
Tofu cooking in a pan.

Staff Picks: Our favorite homemade snacks for a study break

April 15, 2019
Earvin Magic Johnson steps down as the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 9.

Take 5: Brown, Magic lead headlines for wrong reasons

April 12, 2019
Pitt Police issued a crime report Thursday around 10:30 a.m.

Pitt police issues crime report for “armed threat”

April 11, 2019
Pitt Police have reported responding to two possible incidences of men targeting women in Oakland this week. (TPN File Photo)

Multiple reports of suspicious activity seemingly targeting women in Oakland

April 11, 2019
“Riverdale” title card.

Weekend Watchlist: The best of the worst

April 4, 2019
Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Opinion | Debate and Disney: Vignettes from spring break

March 17, 2019
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