Issue of
Vol. 27, No. 34
Our student travel guide and recommendations on walking, biking, driving, and using public transit and ride-hailing apps
Explore our wonderful city, with its scores of distinct neighborhoods, pleasant public parks and cultural institutions
By Ryan Deto
According to a new report, Pennsylvanians graduate with highest student-loan debt
“I see the impacts that the Commonwealth’s higher-education policy has on our state’s families.”
By Rebecca Addison
It’s high time to conclude a long-unresolved debate over Oakland’s Stephen Foster statue
There could hardly be a more vivid representation of a white man keeping a black man down
By Charles Rosenblum
Wheelfish, in the North Hills, promises “blues, bourbon and BBQ”
Of all the barbecue we ordered, smoked eggplant was the best
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
The vegan pop-up Relish Co. provides Pittsburghers with donuts and more
“It gives me an opportunity to test out new things, meet new people and expand our following.”
By Meg Fair
Tequila: a crash course in an underappreciated spirit
A bright, funky blanco tequila can be every bit as interesting as a 20-year-old scotch
By Drew Cranisky
Oberon Ale, Bell’s Brewery
$3.50/can
By Celine Roberts
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Altius vs. Meat & Potatoes
Tequila cocktails from South of the Border
Carrot Pierogi
Food waste is the hot topic this year. Every conference and chef is talking about it.
By Jamilka Borges
Keeping it Fresh with the East End Fruit Cart
Student employees bring fresh fruit at low prices to Pittsburgh communities
Five Minutes in Food History: Tiki Culture
Myth, Fable and Fact
Funky Turns 40 at the August Wilson Center
The show recalls a time when animation finally depicted black people as people
By Lissa Brennan
Kamila Shamsie on bigotry, ISIS recruitment and being Muslim in England
Pakistan-born author visits with her acclaimed new novel, Home Fire
By Bill O'Driscoll
Our Wives
By Sylvia J. Smith
Downtown Boys making honest, vulnerable music in a world of tumult
“There are always people working on the same political goals in different ways.”
A soundtrack to help crush fascism
Featuring music from X-Ray Spex, Vince Staples, Gil Scott-Heron and more
Pittsburgh’s Soda Club develops different flavors of pop
“These guys are like Talking Heads meets I don’t know what.”
By Justin Vellucci
Critics' Pick: Billy Porter at Hartwood Acres
By Hannah Lynn
Whelmed is the new release for Pittsburgh project Ompha
The EP is a gently sad effort with a wistful sheen to it
New Local Releases: Decaffeinated Grapefruit
Critics' Pick: Kaki King at August Wilson Center
Critics' Pick: Lilly Hiatt at Club Cafe
Critics' Pick: Wilsen at Mr. Smalls
The Audience at Little Lake Theater
Peter Morgan’s play about Queen Elizabeth and her prime ministers lives in the subtext
By Ted Hoover
Big Fish at Front Porch Theatricals
It’s fulfilling to watch an actor give so much vigor and heart to a role
By Drew Praskovich
Exhalations Dance presents its annual showcase
Local choreographers and dancers present eclectic program
By Steve Sucato
Dawson City: Frozen Time
This documentary about the re-discovery of a cache of early silent films is several films in one
By Al Hoff
Woman on Fire
An engaging new feature-length documentary about New York City’s first openly trans firefighter
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Not much can be expected from a movie with the tagline “Get triggered”
Logan Lucky
Soderbergh, who directed Oceans 11, 12 and 13, knows his way around a heist comedy
Menashe
The issues of loneliness and family strife are all too universal
The Only Living Boy in New York
Marc Webb’s film has trouble moving past assorted tropes
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/29/17
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/28/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/23/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/24/17
Lynn Cullen Live - 8/25/17
Pittsburgh Left: There’s a difference between remembering history and honoring it
Apparently, the only people to suffer for Jefferson Davis’ actions are the black students forced to attend high schools named in his honor
By Charlie Deitch
Savage Love
By Dan Savage
Standup paddleboarding is growing more popular on Pittsburgh’s rivers
“Paddleboarding gives you an opportunity to stand up, take a look at our city, and take it in.”
Korean cyclists bike across U.S. to raise awareness about ‘comfort women’
Pittsburgh loves its NFL players, but its NFL coaches are pretty good, too
Ranking the top 10 Pittsburgh-bred coaches
By Mike Wysocki
A day at Pittsburgh Steelers camp 2017
By Tevin Dandridge
CP Podcast: The College Issue
By Alex Gordon
College Guide
We’re here to help, because at the end of the day we’re all under this giant mountain of student-loan debt together, right?
By Haley Frederick
Students are finding ways to reduce textbook costs
“The college-textbook industry is a multibillion-dollar market every year.”
By Matt Petras
Critics of trigger warnings on college campuses often miss the point
Why your adjunct professors are unionizing and what it means for you
“If faculty aren’t being paid enough and they have to take extra jobs, in a very direct way they don’t have the same amount of time to focus on individual students.”
Students must weigh all residential options in and around campus to determine what will work best for them
“It’s cheaper if you can find a deal, and you definitely have more freedom.”
By Carley Bonk
10 ways to make money in college
Participate in a medical or research study
By Jordan Miller
Become self-sufficient by learning how to do these things ASAP
Separate white, dark and colored clothing.
By Krista Johnson
Stay Engaged
Ways for college students to get involved on and off campus
What your parents tell you about college vs. what is actually true
So your dad’s freshman roommate ended up being the best man at his wedding — that isn’t the norm
Five things to do in Pittsburgh if you’re under 21
Visit Cruze Club on Thursdays
By CP Staff
15 useful apps for college students
You can create, share and find flashcards and audio lessons on a variety of subjects
10 tips for managing stress
You don’t have your mom over your shoulder anymore to make sure you’re eating all your vegetables
Five perks you can get with your student ID
Visit the Mattress Factory for just $10, or for free if you go to Point Park University or Carnegie Mellon University
Short List: Aug. 24-31
Fourth annual Performance Art Festival; The Second City returns; comedian Vickie Shaw; Garbo on a rooftop
HughShows Secret Santapalooza IV
@ Kollar Club
Sat., Dec. 7, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
More Lynn Cullen Live
Workers at LGBTQ service center Persad vote to unionize with United Steelworkers
An illustrated family holiday cookie recipe, passed down through generations
By Abbie Adams
Where do Allegheny County’s elected officials stand on the fight over fracking and cracker plants?
Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella renews calls for Mark Zuckerberg’s ouster as Facebook board chair
