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

Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Maria Scanga
People sit inside of Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue.

5 local coffee spots to get you through finals

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Tracy Larson: A voice for the youth

Tracy Larson: A voice for the youth

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
moontown, a local indie band, performs at a show.

Local band ‘moontown’ brings indie pop to Pittsburgh

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Eugene Garcia-Cross is a writer for the Disney+ comedy series “The Santa Clauses.”

Q&A: Pitt alum reflects on journey to Hollywood with comedy series ‘The Santa Clauses’

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
The Crown Culture club in Lawrence Hall.

Crown Culture club educates about beauty, history of Black hair

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Bradley Cooper and his mother Gloria Campano in a scene from the T-Mobile 2023 Super Bowl NFL football spot.

8 Best Super Bowl Commercials from 2023

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
A bartender strains a cocktail into a frozen cocktail glass.

Local bartenders give mocktail inspiration for Dry January participants

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
M3GAN movie poster released by Universal Studios.

Review | ‘M3GAN’ — Unexpectedly hilarious

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
January 13, 2023
Students play spikeball at Schenley Plaza last week.

Spring temperatures bring spikeball back to the outdoors

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
The outside of 5801 Video Lounge & Bar in Shadyside.

5801 Video Lounge & Bar offers safe space for LGBTQ+ community, allies

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
Students flee to warmer climates for spring break

Students flee to warmer climates for spring break

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Actress Jurnee Smollett speaks to a crowd of Pitt students at “An Evening with Jurnee Smollett” hosted by the Black Action Society and Pitt Program Council at the William Pitt Union Wednesday night.

‘Good representation is essential’: Jurnee Smollett talks Black voices at PPC event

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
The University Honors College in the Cathedral of Learning.

Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review revival gives undergraduate researchers visibility

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
A community learning session on the “Relearn Our Land” Initiative in Posvar’s Global Hub last Monday.

Student sustainability initiative ‘Relearn Our Land’ connects culture, nature

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
In partnership with the August Wilson House, the University Library System at Pitt’s Hillman Library is the first stop of an exhibit showcasing new and original artwork created by ten local Pittsburgh artists.

‘Art for August’ traveling art exhibit celebrates playwright’s legacy

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
Sharif Bey’s exhibit “Sharif Bey — Excavations” at the Carnegie Museum of Art on Oct. 11. The exhibit opened Oct. 2 and runs through March 6, 2022.

Sharif Bey’s artwork featured at Carnegie Museum at Art

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Center for Creativity and Horror Studies partner up for One Minute Film Festival

Center for Creativity and Horror Studies partner up for One Minute Film Festival

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
October 24, 2021
A screenshot of the Squirrels of Pitt Instagram account asks Pitt students to DM them “squirrel pics.”

Pitt-related social media account owners enjoy fostering community online

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
October 3, 2021
Pittsburgh’s Irish Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary Friday through Sunday with Irish food, dancing and even an area to pet Irish and Celtic dog breeds.

Pittsburgh’s 30th Annual Irish Festival turns Homestead green

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
September 12, 2021
The Black Lives in Focus initiative aims to celebrate and showcase Black lives, voices and experiences in an engaging and direct way. As part of one of their exhibitions, various artwork is now on large scale display along the Omicron Delta Kappa walkway of the Cathedral lawn.

Black Lives in Focus art exhibition opens on Cathedral lawn

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
A 100-foot long brightly colored dragon stands at the end of The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium’s lantern-filled tunnel, one of the attractions of the zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival event.

Pittsburgh Zoo glows with animal-themed Asian Lantern Festival

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
August 26, 2021
In a timeline where streaming platforms seemingly churn out mediocre and outdated content, “The Chair” is a breath of fresh air and a call to action at the same time.

Review: ‘The Chair’ is everything modern-day academia needs to hear

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
August 24, 2021
Pitt's new Smokeland BBQ food truck at a launch event in front of the William Pitt Union on Friday afternoon.

Pitt Eats launches new barbecue-themed food truck

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer
August 7, 2021
Kennywood Park

Kennywood Park opens with new roller coaster, updated COVID-19 policies

By Maria Scanga, For The Pitt News
June 22, 2021
Appalachian Paris, a production by Pitt’s theater arts department, provides a guided, one-hour audio tour of Oakland.

Oakland audio tour unearths neighborhood history

By Maria Scanga, For The Pitt News
June 8, 2021
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