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Fandom-esqe | Star Wars refuses to let the past die

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2023

In this edition of Fandom-esque, Diana Velasquez argues that the Star Wars franchise needs to let go of the Skywalker family.

Review | Episode three of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ brings the Jedi master face to face with a certain former Padawan

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 8, 2022

Staff Writer Brandon Raglow notes that episode three of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” felt like a hodgepodge collection of very fun moments and character interactions that help to flesh out the story of the show and the world of Star Wars, while still giving fans some story progression in the back half.

“Last Jedi” puts women in the lead

By Maggie Durwald | Columnist • January 16, 2018

Not so long ago in a town not so far away, I ran around the house with a blanket for a cape and a blue plastic lightsaber, pretending to be Darth Vader. My twin brother favored Luke Skywalker. We spent...

Microtransactions mar gaming experience

By Thomas Wick | Columnist • December 4, 2017

A short time ago in an industry not so far away, the gaming empire Electronic Arts released a video game called “Star Wars Battlefront II” — but gamers should keep their wallets handy if they want...

The Pitt News editors review “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

By The Pitt News Staff • January 6, 2016

Long before “The Force Awakens” hit theaters, a conflict started within The Pitt News staff the likes of which hadn’t stewed since 2005 — who would review the newest Star Wars film? After much...

A pop culture review of 2015

By Jack Trainor / Culture Editor • January 6, 2016

“Back to the Future Part II” may have predicted tablets, flat screen televisions and video conferencing in 2015, but not even Doc Brown could have foreseen Jon Snow’s fate. Last year hosted many...

The case to land Star Wars in Pittsburgh

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer • December 14, 2015

Who says Tatooine has to stay in a galaxy far, far away? With the resurgence of the “Star Wars” franchise coinciding with Pittsburgh’s erupting big-ticket film scene, Steeltown seems as poised as...

Star Wars countdown: Episode VI: “Return of the Jedi”

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer • December 13, 2015

Welcome to the “Star Wars” countdown and may the Force be with you. Each week leading up to the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” The Pitt News will retroactively review the “Star Wars”...

Star Wars countdown: “Episode IV: A New Hope”

By Dan Sostek / Contributing Editor • December 3, 2015

Welcome to the “Star Wars” countdown and may the Force be with you. Each week leading up to the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” The Pitt News will retroactively review the “Star Wars”...

Star Wars countdown: “Revenge of the Sith”

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer • November 18, 2015

Welcome to the “Star Wars” countdown and may the Force be with you. Each week leading up to the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” The Pitt News will retroactively review the “Star Wars”...