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? A 19-year-old sauce for McDonald's Corp. chicken nuggets. “Rick and Morty” made headlines with McD...