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‘As a creative, there are no rules’: Pittsburgh Fashion Week showcases looks from Pittsburgh designers

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • September 17, 2023

Sparkles, velvet and an array of silhouettes hit the runway in a display of artistry from Pittsburgh’s fashion community at the Pittsburgh Fashion Week runway show. The event boasted eight fashion designers...

Bored with your home? Explore creative furniture possibilities

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022

Having fun with your living space on campus can refresh your mood. Here are some new uses for furniture you already have.

OPDC discusses proposed Croatian Fraternal Union building demolition

By Punya Bhasin, Senior Staff Writer • June 23, 2021

After severe damage to the structural integrity of the Croatian Fraternal Union building, a Pitt official discussed the University’s plan to demolish the building and salvage parts of its facade for the sake of historical preservation.

Pitt Alum has it in the Effin bag

By Prachi Patel | Staff Writer • February 9, 2018

George Patterson reaches into his pocket to pull out his business cards with a glint of amusement in his eyes. “I guarantee, if you read my title, you will laugh,” Patterson said. Stamped under...

Column: Poetry now: why today’s world makes poetics shine

By Christian Snyder, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 29, 2017

I remember the first time a line of poetry caught me by surprise. I was sitting in the Cathedral of Learning mouthing the words of Ross Gay’s poem “catalog of unabashed gratitude” to myself. The...