Neko Case brings big voice, laughs to Byham Theater
By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor
July 1, 2014
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Nearly all conversations about Neko Case revolve around her voice — it’s a powerful, cutting weapon of an instrument.After Monday night’s show at the Byham Theater, Case likely sparked several new conversations about her superhuman gift, as she confirmed to fans that, yes, it’s for real.Still tour...
2014 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
May 7, 2014
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The race route took participants down Forbes Avenue. (Courtesy Pittsburgh Marathon)
Feature: Pitt students complete marathon feat
By Dan Sostek / Staff Writer
May 7, 2014
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Running a marathon isn’t something a person can just wake up and do. It’s considered one of the ultimate tests of the human body, and pushes mind, body and spirit to the brink. Pitt juniors Jared Disanti and Jake Kuhn found this out Sunday when they participated in the sixth-annual Dick’s Sport...
Matt Johnson
By Photo courtesy Pitt Athletics
March 17, 2014
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Matt Johnson is hitting .246 and has started all of the Panthers games but one.
Hobie Harris
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March 17, 2014
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Hobie Harris has posted a 3.15 earned run average in his team-high eight appearances.
Celebration of ‘America’s Instrument’ draws young and old alike
By Sam Bojarski / Staff Writer
November 11, 2013
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In 1976, Frank Rossi joined an organization that had one goal: the preservation of America’s instrument — the banjo. It is no surprise that Rossi’s very own Pittsburgh Banjo Club shares the same goal, 37 years after Rossi started playing the instrument. But Rossi’s club has been able to do something that most other banjo clubs...
The forgotten history of the Allegheny Observatory
By Sam Bojarski / Staff Writer
October 2, 2013
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Dan Handley has always dreamed of educating the layman on science. With a doctorate in genetics from Pitt, he is quite the anomaly in the world of film production.A biotech consultant by day, Handley is more than just a filmmaker. A chain of events in his life sparked both of these interests, leading ...
Pittsburgh’s riverfront plays host to giant rubber duck
By Andrew Fishman / Staff Writer
September 26, 2013
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Pittsburgh’s early autumn days are among its best. The leaves turn into gorgeous myriad colors and the river seems even more pristine than usual. This weekend will surely be no different as pedestrians walking across the bridges downtown this Friday will have a multitude of stunningly beautiful vi...
XC
By Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics
September 20, 2013
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PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 31: The Pitt Panthers cross country team runs in the Duquesne Duals in Schenley Park on August 31, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Maria Nicholas
By Courtesy of Pitt Athletics
September 18, 2013
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Senior Maria Nicholas will play a key role this weekend.
Roosa Arvas
By Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics
August 25, 2013
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Roosa Arvas has been one of the Lady Panthers top scorers since arriving in the United States.
Portrait of the artist as a mentor
By LaKesha Silver / MLK Project Staff
August 19, 2013
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Olga Brindar was the artist chosen to design the Semple Street murals.
A community effort
By LaKesha Silver / MLK Project Staff
August 19, 2013
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Local youth participated in a five-week program to create murals depicting themes selected by the Oakland community.
Rob Blanc recognized as Head Athletic Trainer of the Year
By Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics
April 19, 2013
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Blanc has worked at Pitt for 25 years. (Courtesy Pitt Athletics)
Football: Pitt ends with losing season after bowl game defeat against Ole Miss
By Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics
January 7, 2013
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Senior wide receiver Mike Shanahan catches a fourth quarter touchdown in Pitt's bowl defeat against Ole Miss. (Photo Courtesy Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics)