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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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5 New Year’s resolutions that are actually attainable

5 New Year’s resolutions that are actually attainable

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • January 8, 2023
New Year’s resolutions are not ways to become a different person, but aspirations we should try to recall throughout the year. As the spring semester kicks off, here are five low-pressure New Year’s resolutions that are all about baby steps.
The best jams to listen to during finals week

The best jams to listen to during finals week

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Piles of last minute homework, cramming for exams and late nights at the library — Pitt’s finals week eerily approaches. Listening to music may help relieve some of that stress, so here is a list of five playlists, albums and songs to listen to during the upcoming week.
Opinion | The Grammys’ ‘Big 4’ Category nominations are nonsensical

Opinion | The Grammys’ ‘Big 4’ Category nominations are nonsensical

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • December 4, 2022
It’s clear that the Grammys are not perfect, but one would expect to still see high-quality music selected by their esteemed “academy” of artists and critics. However, this year’s selection of nominees in the Big 4 Categories are downright nonsensical. 
The lead singer of Kicked in the Head by a Horse performs at The Deli on Friday night in Oakland.

The Deli showcases Pittsburgh’s DIY band scene

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • November 10, 2022
The Deli is owned by four Pitt students and every month they host two to four shows for local and touring bands. Admission is $5 and information about upcoming shows can be found on their Instagram.
Yung Gravy performs during PPC’s Fall Fest on Schenley Drive on Sunday.

‘You got a building named after a MILF?’: Yung Gravy expresses Pitt pride at Fall Fest

By Tanya Babbar, For The Pitt News • October 17, 2022
Pitt joined Yung Gravy’s “gravy train” as hundreds of students watched him kiss the Cathedral of Learning on an onstage screen during Fall Fest on Sunday, calling it a “MILF.”
A culture table at the East European Festival in the Cathedral of Learning on Sunday.

East European Festival celebrates cultural diversity with fashion, music and more

By Nicholas Simila, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
Pitt’s Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies held a festival Sunday in the Cathedral of Learning, which featured vendors, educators and advocates with roots from nearly every country in eastern Europe.
A cellist plays during Wednesday’s symphony orchestra concert in the Bellefield Hall auditorium.

Pitt Symphony Orchestra hosts first concert of the season

By Nicholas Simila, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Pitt’s Symphony Orchestra held its first concert of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The free show filled plenty of seats in Bellefield Hall. The program underscored the orchestra’s multifaceted talent.
The Center for Creativity’s new space for Pitt students, The Understory, in room B50 of the Cathedral of Learning.

The Understory fosters creative space for student performance

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • October 6, 2022
The Understory, the Center for Creativity’s newest space, is open to all Pitt students, staff and faculty looking to express themselves through performance. Located in B50 in the Cathedral of Learning, the space has music practice rooms, a stage, podcast equipment and sewing materials.
Satire | Pitt student distraught after realizing his music taste is terrible

Satire | Pitt student distraught after realizing his music taste is terrible

By Thomas Riley, Staff Columnist • October 2, 2022
Unfortunately for one Pitt student, the last house party he attended in South Oakland revealed that his music taste is really awful.
A view of Downtown, Pittsburgh.

Backyard at 8th & Penn expands art and music events through September with JazzLive

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • September 15, 2022
At the intersection of 8th Street and Penn Avenue, people gather at a new green space featuring free music, activities and food. The Backyard is a calm, laid-back environment amongst the industrial city for people of all ages to come together, relax and enjoy until September 27.
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