The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
This year’s Bigelow Bash will be canceled or postponed along with the rest of Pitt Program Council’s upcoming spring events.

COVID-19 shutters cultural events on campus and across the city

By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor • March 17, 2020

Postponed Events Pitt Arts — Pittsburgh Memorial Mandala Installation According to an email from Terry S. Hardy, a Pitt Arts artist in residence, his installation in front of the Frick Fine Arts...

Zozibini Tunzi, winner of Miss Universe 2019, speaks about beauty standards set by the beauty industry during Pitt Program Council’s “An Evening with Miss Universe” on Monday evening.

Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi shines bright on love and self-worth

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • February 25, 2020
Zozibini Tunzi came onto the stage of the William Pitt Union Assembly Room for An Evening with Miss Universe, hosted by the Pitt Program Council and the Black Action Society, to speak with Pitt students about her life as Miss Universe and the work she’s doing while holding the title.
Pitt Program Council hosted YouTube personality and vlogger David Dobrik Tuesday night in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

Vlogger David Dobrik brings YouTube to the WPU

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor • November 7, 2019
A packed room of excited students cheered and applauded as a 23-year-old man in a Pitt sweatshirt and baseball cap emerged from a back door. While he looked the part, he wasn’t another regular Pitt student — this was David Dobrik, one of the most recognizable people on the internet.
J.J. Abbott (center) currently works as press secretary for Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., managing all ingoing and outgoing media requests.

J.J. Abbott: From the WPU to the state Capitol building

By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer • October 23, 2019
When J.J. Abbott stepped foot on Pitt’s Oakland campus for the first time as an incoming student, it was a sunny and “warm, but not too hot,” July day.
Mitchy Collins of lovelytheband performs Sunday afternoon at Fall Fest, sponsored by Pitt Program Council.

Lovelytheband headlines 2019 Fall Fest

By Jade Chang and Emily Wolfe • October 13, 2019
Bigelow Boulevard was closed Sunday for Pitt Program Council's annual Fall Fest, headlined by lovelytheband.
Dr. Yusef Salaam of the “Central Park Five” spoke at an event hosted by Pitt Program Council on Tuesday night.

Member of Central Park Five discusses wrongful incarceration

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer • October 2, 2019
Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, spoke about wrongful incarceration to a packed crowd Tuesday night.
Youtuber Tyler Oakley speaks about Ubers while introducing himself at Pitt Program Council’s “An Evening with Tyler Oakley.”

Tyler Oakley reflects on YouTube fame and activism

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019
Little did Tyler Oakley know, 12 years after he began his YouTube channel he would be sitting in the William Pitt Union speaking about his social media career, LGBTQ+ activism and life as an internet celebrity to a room full of more than 250 Pitt students — only a small segment of his fanbase.
Rapper T-Pain performs at Pitt Program Council’s Bigelow Bash on Sunday.

T-Pain headlines Bigelow Bash alongside local artists

By Lauren Rude, For The Pitt News • April 7, 2019
Two-time Grammy award winner T-Pain began his performance with some of his more well-known songs, including “Booty Wurk,” “Buy U a Drank” and “Up Down.” Following these songs, T-Pain interrupted his set-list to address the audience. “What’s up with you assholes?” T-Pain said. “Welcome to the show.”
Controlled Chaos members and newcomers to the group dance at Tuesday evening’s “Anyone Can Dance” workshop.

Controlled Chaos teaches students to get down on the dance floor

By Rachel Saula, For The Pitt News • March 6, 2019
Controlled Chaos is typically a closed, audition-only dance group.Tuesday evening, they hosted a workshop with PPC titled “Anyone Can Dance.” The class encouraged dancers of all levels to explore the art of hip-hop dancing.
Pitt Program Council announced T-Pain as this year’s Bigelow Bash headliner.

Buy me a drank: T-Pain to headline Bigelow Bash

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • February 18, 2019
T-Pain is coming to Pitt to perform at this year’s Bigelow Bash in April.
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