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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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All content by Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot
The documentary “Burden of Genius” tells the story of Dr. Thomas Starzl, who is known as “the father of transplantation.”

‘Burden of Genius’ showcases revolutionary Dr. Thomas Starzl

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
“Cable Girls” is a 2017 Spanish Netflix original series that takes place In 1928, as a modern telecommunications company begins to operate in Madrid, Spain.

Streaming now: must-see foreign language films, TV

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Brie Larson stars as the lead role in “Captain Marvel.”

‘Captain Marvel’ packs great performances and action in a crowded plot

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ caps the ‘Dragons’ trilogy with stunning visuals and stirring emotion

‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ caps the ‘Dragons’ trilogy with stunning visuals and stirring emotion

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Blog: Valentine's Day, more than romantic love

Blog: Valentine’s Day, more than romantic love

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Julia De Avilez Rocha (middle, far right), a senior English literature and theatre arts student, plays Ceres in a modern adaptation of “The Tempest.” She acts alongside Tamara Tunie (center) as Prospero, a woman in a contemporary Pittsburgh hospital fighting late-stage breast cancer.

Pitt student takes the stage in professional production of ‘The Tempest’

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Louis Ashbourne Serkis in the film "The Kid Who Would Be King."

“The Kid Who Would Be King:” A familiar, but heartwarming story

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Senior Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Visitors can climb the towers of Caernarfon castle that sit atop the medieval fortress located in north-west Wales.

‘Pitt in London’: Fan-filled adventure

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
Students from Yasuda Women’s University and University of Pittsburgh take their seats before Friday afternoon’s Coming of Age Day ceremony.

Local and international students celebrate Japanese coming of age

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Disney is about to close a horizontal merger deal with Fox that began in late 2017.

Opinion | Disney-opoly and the streaming wars

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is pictured in the Harry Potter spin-off series “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.”

Rowling writes out representation in ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ focuses on sequel-baiting

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Rough Magic Performance Company performed “Much Ado About Nothing” at the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is something special with student efforts

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Tom Hardy stars as an investigative journalist named Eddie Brock in the action-packed film “Venom.”

‘Venom’ disappoints critics, delights sci-fi fans

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
The University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the PalPITTations and the Women’s Choral Ensemble performed at the Pitt Alumni Association at Heinz Memorial Chapel Tuesday evening.

Student musicians and vocalists celebrate homecoming week with Sounds of Pitt concert

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
The London skyline appears backlit on a cloudy day.

Interning internationally: resume building goes worldwide

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Trevor Dion Nicholas plays the role of Genie in Disney’s “Aladdin,” presented by PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh. The production runs from Aug. 22 until Sept. 9. (Photo by Deen van Meer/courtesy of Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

Enchantment runs rampant at the Benedum Center in Disney’s ‘Aladdin’

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
Pitt English professor Anjali Sachdeva published a collection of nine short stories titled “All the Names They Used for God” in February 2018. (Photo by Jon Kunitsky | Staff Photographer)

Q&A with acclaimed author, Pitt professor Anjali Sachdeva

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
August 20, 2018
The Pittsburgh Filmmakers institute will close its Oakland location this fall amid financial difficulties. (Photo by Sareen Ali | For The Pitt News)

Pittsburgh Filmmakers to close doors in North Oakland

By Sarah Connor and Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot
May 29, 2018
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