The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Anna Ligorio
Students participate in painting the SNAP mural on Sunday.

SNAP collaborates with Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media for neurodiversity mural

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Brandon Brewster: A leader who loves the climb

Brandon Brewster: A leader who loves the climb

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Guest speaker Laura Levitt discussed the relationship between art, trauma and healing while presenting her lecture, “The Afterlives of Trauma: Art and Memory.”

Levitt presents ‘Afterlives of Trauma’ lecture, opens for online Klenicki exhibit

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is a biannual event, taking place in both January and August. This winter’s week takes place from Jan. 10 to 16.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week highlights local restaurants, celebrates new year

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
An ofrenda for Día de los Muertos and Día de los Santos set up by Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies in Posvar Hall’s Global Hub on Friday. The ofrenda will stay up until Nov. 3.

CLAS celebrates Día De los Muertos in Global Hub

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
While Oakland might be well known for its universities, it has more than just academics to offer, including museums, parks, shops and most notably — food, with a variety of chain and small-business restaurants on Forbes Avenue.

‘Melting pot’: Oakland restaurant scene evolves in recent years

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
​​The Pittsburgh Taco Festival, held Saturday at the Strip District Terminal, is an annual celebration of all things taco. The festival had over 25 different food trucks and vendors, each selling their own culinary takes on tacos and other Latin American food.

Pittsburgh Taco Festival brings Latin American food, culture to the Strip District

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
Picklesburgh, held Aug. 20-22 Downtown, featured vendors, live music and a 35-foot-long Heinz pickle balloon.

Picklesburgh a big dill for downtown Pittsburgh

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2021
The Songburghs, a co-ed a cappella group at Pitt.

Pitt a capella groups reflect on past year, discuss new season

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
June 28, 2021
Pitt Program Council and Rainbow Alliance hosted “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness on Monday night.

Jonathan Van Ness talks ‘Queer Eye,’ LGBTQ+ activism with PPC, Rainbow Alliance

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Savannah Henry: Taking action for her generation

Savannah Henry: Taking action for her generation

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
The Oakland Open, a mini golf course installed by the Pittsburgh Innovation District on Oakland Avenue, is intended to generate business for local eateries and restaurants.

Pittsburgh Innovation District brings mini golf to Oakland

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Pitt Program Council hosted Emmy Award-winner Dan Levy for a virtual Q&A Tuesday night.

Dan Levy talks ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ career path at PPC event

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
March 17, 2021
Erik Schuckers created and leads “In Our Own Write: Creative Programming for LGBT+ Elders,” a nine-week writing workshop hosted by the Center for Creativity.

Center For Creativity offers writing workshop for LGBTQ+ elders

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
The Warhol Museum is currently honoring Tally Brown, a singer and actress of the New York underground performance scene of the ’60s and ’70s, and her affiliation with Warhol with an exhibit that runs through October.

Warhol Museum brings Tally Brown into the spotlight

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
Pitt offers remote study abroad programs this spring

Pitt offers remote study abroad programs this spring

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
The University Art Gallery will open its first online exhibition Wednesday.

University Art Gallery “illuminates” world of medieval manuscripts

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
“It’s all about ME, Not You,” is Greer Lankton’s permanent installation at the Mattress Factory museum in the North Side and was created in 1996.

Pitt students work with Mattress Factory, honor artist Greer Lankton

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Dr. Aubrey Webson (right), the current United Nations ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, participated in a live Zoom webinar Wednesday night facilitated by Cameron Clarke (left).

U.N. Ambassador Aubrey Webson brings diplomatic experience to Pitt students

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
Noah Kotzin, a senior music composition major, faces uncertainty in the workforce after graduation due to the pandemic’s effect on the music industry.

Arts professionals, students reflect on changing industries

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020

[Video] VIDEO: How Are Students Passing the Time?

September 8, 2020
Members of the Panther Roundnet club practice spikeball on the Cathedral lawn on Monday afternoon.

Students, professors find new ways to stay entertained in the new semester

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020
While college dorms and apartments are notoriously small, students can still manage to eat healthy and diverse meals without the luxury of a fully equipped cooking space.

Managing cooking in college

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
August 16, 2020
The new Moe’s in Oakland officially opened June 19 after delaying its opening for 10 weeks due to COVID-19.

Moe’s Southwest Grill opens first digital location on campus

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
July 7, 2020
The nation’s first and only black beer festival, Fresh Fest, will go digital this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fresh Fest to showcase black-owned craft breweries online

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
June 9, 2020
Nancy Kirkwood, an assistant at Pitt’s Center for Creativity, led participants in a virtual writing workshop on Friday afternoon.

‘Writing the Pandemic’ with the Center for Creativity

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
Pitt students often intern at the Carnegie Art Museum and other Pittsburgh art museums, but the museums are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New museum studies major proposed

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Pitt Program Council hosted a virtual Q&A session Tuesday evening with “Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day.

Mikey Day talks social distancing, SNL at virtual event

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Sarah Snavely, a junior mechanical engineering major, celebrates her 21st birthday with a family Zoom call.

Social distancing guidelines disrupt 21st birthday celebrations

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
Art programs at Pitt adjust to remote learning

Art programs at Pitt adjust to remote learning

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
@cathedral_thoughts on Instagram has 1,997 followers.

Pitt Instagrammers capture campus life

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
Global Brew, hosted in Posvar Hall’s Global Hub, aims to educate people on the details of the worldwide coffee industry and its economic implications and consequences for both producers and consumers.

Global Brew connects Pitt students with coffee from all over the world

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
The Filipino Student Association performs “Hawak Kamay,” a Filipino pop song, during Saturday’s Asian Student Alliance Culture Fair.

Asian Student Alliance hosts annual culture fair

By Anna Ligorio, For The Pitt News
January 28, 2020
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