April 17, 2018 Plenty of Pittsburghers fund their dream of musical success by working 9-5’s When Chase and the Barons took on the grinding 9-5, they had to learn the careful balancing act of band, career and necessities like sleeping and eating a meal here and there. Joe Grushecky, a beloved Pittsburgh musician known for…
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USG executive cabinet under scrutiny
March 12, 2019 New resolutions drafted due to alleged lack of transparency The United Student Government (USG) Rules Committee approved a resolution in concern that executive cabinet meetings were being closed more often than not, and minutes from the meetings were unnecessarily redacted and incomplete. Resolution 03182019 and Resolution 03182019.1 were drafted primarily by Senator…
Defining attributes of youth
Lawyers for three Pennsylvanians serving life sentences for crimes committed at 18 argue recent neuroscience findings prove they should be punished as juveniles, not adults April 7 2018 ~ Published in Postindustrial Avis Lee was 18 years old when she was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for acting as a lookout…
An everlasting debate over gifting pets
December 2018 Alyssa Fine and her sister stopped at a gas station in Ohio to meet a breeder and pick up a border collie puppy as a gift for their parents several years ago. The sisters knew their parents’ aging collie, Oreo, would benefit from having the puppy around, but they also knew the parents…
Small Town Highlight – Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Blairsville embarks on redevelopment while embracing its natural strengths November 3, 2018 Daniel Kelley left his hometown of Blairsville 35 years ago, but felt right at home when he moved back in his retirement in 2015. “It was like putting on an old coat,” said Mr. Kelley, 66, who worked at Penn State Hershey Medical Center….
Production 3 students prepare films
September 4, 2018 Though the new school year has just begun, Production 3 students have been working all summer on short films that will screen in a red carpet event this December in the GRW Theater. The class has one less film than usual this semester, but directors of the five shorts due to show…
If you post hatred or racism on social media, activists are watching, and may tell your boss
July 30, 2018 Shortly after posting to Facebook that the “first thing” he would have done to protesters blocking the road “was unloaded my clip on them and then drove through them cuz [sic] I would’ve been in fear for my life,” Sean Collins, an Upper Burrell volunteer firefighter, was banned from the department. “Everything he…
Dancers balance physical and mental health
April 17, 2018 Kimmie Prokurat feels her best when fully rested, prepping plant-based meals for the week to align with her vegan lifestyle and writing in her gratitude journal. Mark Burrell made the switch to a vegetarian lifestyle about 10 months ago because he wanted to have a better, sustained energy throughout his busy days…
Book clubs engage readers around the Pittsburgh area
Groups cover a variety of books and topics, utilize local cafes and stores to discuss March 27, 2018 Alex Challoner wasn’t initially planning on starting her own book club when she moved to Pittsburgh from the West Coast – she actually wanted to join one. Grace Muller didn’t plan on starting one either, but when…
Mental health concern for victims of sexual abuse
February 13, 2018 #MeToo movement raises awareness, brings support to victims With a wave of high-profile victims professing their own personal experiences of sexual harassment and abuse, the #MeToo movement, revived from its original campaign in the 1990s, has revitalized a deeper conversation about what it means for women who have been abused, and how…
Indoor gardening, a growing pastime
City dwellers create small-space gardens to brighten their homes and plates One thing Patty Logan noticed when she opened City Grows in Lawrenceville was that young people were pouring through the doors in all seasons to garnish their abodes with greenery. In her work as a Garden Educator, Redding Jackson has noticed that from a…
Wigle Whiskey brings distilling back to Pittsburgh
First Monongahela rye crafted within city limits since Prohibition For the Meyer family, Wigle Whiskey isn’t just a business. It’s a commitment to the community to bring back a historic craft lost in this area decades before. The operation they’ve built from a small space in the Strip District has grown over the years from…
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