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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Opinion | Defending 'Cowboy Carter' against backlash after historic Grammy wins

Opinion | Defending ‘Cowboy Carter’ against backlash after historic Grammy wins

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • February 10, 2025
I saw plenty of people saying that there were lyrically better albums than “Cowboy Carter” and that it wasn't real country. In reality, these were all just pathetic excuses to justify being hateful on the internet because they couldn’t comprehend that “Cowboy Carter” was a complete piece of art that deserved the wins. 
Opinion | Post-Grammys thoughts

Opinion | Post-Grammys thoughts

By The Pitt News Staff • February 4, 2025
There is no right opinion when it comes to the Grammys, but if there is, we sure got them/ The 2025 Grammys gave the world a plethora of moments to talk about and dissect, from Beyoncé's groundbreaking win for “Cowboy Carter” to Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep for “Not Like Us.”
Do You Not Get the Concept? // Do I have to make lemonade with lemons?

Do You Not Get the Concept? // Do I have to make lemonade with lemons?

By Maya Douge, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
In this first edition of ‘Do You Not Get the Concept?’ Maya Douge explores the album ‘Lemonade’ by Beyoncé and its themes of grief and complex outlook on infidelity.
Cover image released by Parkwood/Columbia/Sony shows “COWBOY CARTER” by Beyonce.

Review | On Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter,’ the Texan trailblazer defiantly celebrates her country roots

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024

At the end of Verizon’s ad during the 2024 Super Bowl, Beyoncé announced the release of her new album “Cowboy Carter.” She released “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” as twin singles,...

'Big Hero 6' has heart beneath layers of visual candy

‘Big Hero 6’ has heart beneath layers of visual candy

By Hannah Marshall / For The Pitt News • November 12, 2014

"Big Hero 6"Directed by: Don Hall and Chris WilliamsStarring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. MillerRated: PG for action and peril, some rude humor and thematic elementsNow showing at AMC Loews Waterfront,...

New R&B songstress Tinashe stuns on debut record

New R&B songstress Tinashe stuns on debut record

By Jack Shelly / For The Pitt News • October 28, 2014

Meet Tinashe. She’s a fresh face to the genre of R&B, which has been recently dominated by female talent such as Beyoncé Knowles. But don’t confuse the two — this is no Beyoncé.     This summer...

Beyonce’s new album reveals how to succeed in the digital age

By Jeff Ihaza / Senior Staff Writer • January 8, 2014

News happens differently now. Over break, I knew Beyoncé did something important because, on Twitter, 18 different people said things to the effect of: “OMG BEY.” Turns out the Houston-born (and don’t...

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