Column | Experience of an away fan for an upset-win rivalry game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor • September 8, 2024

It was around 8:30 a.m. when I awoke to the gorgeous environment of a fraternity house in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a four-hour drive the night before, I was a bit groggy, but nevertheless excited, as I...

Opinion | Fanwork is not bad

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • June 21, 2023

Fanfiction itself is not the problem. When it is consumed on the platforms that were made for it, fanwork can have a positive impact on the creators and consumers. Even if it is cringey or embarrassing for some people, if it exists in its own sphere then there really is no harm in it, especially if it makes other fans happy. 

Fandom-esque | Nostalgia rears its head for the Hunger Games fandom

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2023

Diana Velasquez talks about the recent Hunger Games resurgence and why old fandoms keep rearing their heads in this edition of Fandom-esque.

A lesson in social media longevity, from the fandom perspective

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • November 27, 2022

In this edition of Fandom-esque Diana Velasquez talks about fandom history and what happens when a social media site stops being viable.

Fandom-esque | The case against J.K. Rowling, and how to enjoy ‘problematic’ media

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • September 25, 2022

In this week’s edition of Fandom-esque, Diana Velasquez discusses ways to engage with art that don’t support a particular artist.

Fandom culture thrives in Pittsburgh

By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News • July 17, 2019

As one of the major cities in the country with over 300,000 who call it home, Pittsburgh’s fandom culture is incredibly diverse. These fandoms are celebrated in several ways — reading comics, participating in cosplay, watching films and attending comic cons.

In Pa. football fandom, know where to draw the line

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 6, 2018

In recent years, the Pitt-Penn State rivalry has devolved from a lively competitive spirit to pettiness, irrationality and antagonism on both sides.

When fans turn toxic: the Szechuan sauce riots

By Thomas Wick | Columnist • October 19, 2017

Hundreds of people stood last weekend outside a big business to protest. They raised their fists, chanted at the representatives and demanded they provide for them. What were these people so furious about?...