Get pool-ready without spending all your cash


published: Tue, 24 Jul, 2007

It's officially summertime, and with the intense summer heat, the swimming pools are calling. So be prepared! There are amazing deals hiding around the Pittsburgh area for all of your summer necessities and poolside accessories.


Board of Trustees approves budget


published: Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Pitt's Board of Trustees today approved tuition increases of 6.5 percent for in-state students and 4.5 percent for out-of-state students.


The best summer mags for your every interest


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Whether you're catching some poolside rays, passing the time on a long haul or attempting to stay conscious in your un-air-conditioned apartment this summer, nothing quite passes the time like a first-class glossy read: What to do: City Paper.


Ready for football?


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

photo credit: ANDREW KEELAN/SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Quarterback Bill Stull (11) and defensive end Gus Mustakas (93) square off in the spring scrimmage. The two look to lead the Panthers through training camp at Pitt's South Side practice facility.


Pittsburgh Steelers


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

All five of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl trophies will be on display for public viewing July 27 to Aug. 6 in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Steelers 75th Anniversary Exhibit in Canton, Ohio. The exhibit will be open through the end of August.


Find fun in literary theme parks


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Everyone is wondering how the last "Harry Potter" book will end. What will become of the magic gang in the final installment of J.K. Rowling's super-smash-hit book series? Rowling has already revealed that she will kill at least two of her main characters.


Pete updates necessary but costly


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

We've got bad news for Pitt students still holding out hope that the athletics department would nix its new secondary logo design: They're not.


PITT POLICE BLOTTER


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Tuesday, July 10 8:28 a.m. - An unknown person discharged a fire extinguisher in the rear stairwell of Trees Hall. The incident was cleared. 9:17 a.m. - An individual stuck in a Cathedral of Learning elevator was released by an elevator repairman. 12:31 p.


Ravenstahl to face Socialist


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

It turns out Luke Ravenstahl won't be the youngest candidate in Pittsburgh's fall election 24-year old Ryan Scott announced his candidacy for the office of Pittsburgh mayor last week, running on the Socialist Workers Party ticket.


Union group boycotts American Eagle brand


published: Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

photo credit: D. CLARK DENISON/NEWS EDITOR

As American Eagle Outfitters' back-to-school clothing line hit stores on July 10, thousands showed their support for a boycott of AE merchandise headed by Unite Here, an apparel and service workers union.


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Having an awesome spring break


published: Thu, 4 Mar, 2010

Students share why their spring break will be awesome — or not so awesome.


Mysteries in a chemistry lab


published: Mon, 1 Mar, 2010

Go on a virtual tour of a chemistry lab and find out why everyone might start talking about metal-organic frameworks in the near future.





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