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NIHILISM 101 BY HANNAH LYNN // HLYNN@PGHCITYPAPER.COM
CONVEYING A SENSE OF Y WA A T BU H, AT DE OF E AC BR EM IT’S NOT A REAL
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HEN I WAS IN COLLEGE, I wrote for, and then edited, a student-run satirical newspaper called The Pittiful News. We had little-to-no funding, a fluctuating staff, and medium-to-weak name recognition, but we had a lot of heart. And a lot of despair.
As a fundraising method, we’d frequently try to sell shirts, which were only ever bought by us and our parents. One year, the shirts had the paper’s name on the front and lettering on the back that said, “The pen is mightier than our collective will to live.” That sentiment was present in many of our articles, which ranged from “Local Naive Freshmen Doesn’t Know She Wants to be Dead Yet” to “Students Continue to Jaywalk in Hopes of Getting Hit by a Car.” There was a general understanding that these feelings rang true to the student population.
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In college, some friends and I were zooted, watching the cult non-classic movie Mystery Men. “We should get ice cream,” one friend said. We all agreed, and kept watching the movie, assuming ice cream would happen when the movie was over. Five minutes passed before my friend bolted up and said, “We need ice cream NOW.” And who were we to argue? After pausing the movie, we all walked to Rite Aid, ending up with Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby and a necessary bag of salt and vinegar chips. While eating the treats back home, we had the brilliant idea to scoop some of the ice cream from the pint with the chips. The sweet! The salty! The crunchy! The creamy! I’m emotional just thinking about it. Note: This only works with a heartier chip, like Kettle brand. — HANNAH LYNN
personal favorite is “I’m gonna throw myself off a cliff.” It’s not a real embrace of death, but a way of conveying a sense of blasé despair. An understanding of misery as one of life’s constants.
THE MILLENNIAL VERSION OF NIHILISM IS DEADPANNING “I NEED TO DIE” AFTER A LONG DAY OF SCHOOL/WORK/ BEING ALIVE. There are signs pointing toward a rise in mental health problems for parts of the population. A study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association shows diagnoses of depression have increased significantly for millennials and teens. Others show an increase in anxiety. It feels too on the nose to say “the crazy world we live in” is the cause. But, it is probably because of the crazy, dumb, nonsense world we live in. There’s research showing that, for the first time in history, the older generation is more optimistic than the younger. Usually college graduates are full of bright-eyed kids working toward a house and/or car and/or stable job. People used to get a job and then stay at that job for 30 years and CONTINUES ON PG. 10
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JUST SAY YES TO RED LOBSTER My college sobriety was a product of Nancy Reagan. The kid who wrote “Just Say No” on all her schoolbooks as a child turned into the still-terrified college student. Add that to blaming myself for my mom’s unhappiness with her career, having me when she was 19, causing her to drop out of college. School first, no drugs, no drinking. And that’s how I ended up turning 21 and having my first alcoholic beverage at Red Lobster with my mother. It was a strawberry daiquiri. Was my mom proud I stayed in school and studied hard? Pretty sure she asked me when I was going to start dating and give her grandchildren. — LISA CUNNINGHAM
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STRIP CLUB CHICKEN WINGS My 21st birthday was a Wednesday night and I was perfectly content to stay in, but my roommate threw out a game changer. He jokingly teased, “Hey, this local strip club has a pretty good Wednesday special on wings.” Fifteen minutes later, we were walking in the door of a nice Downtown establishment. I had procrastinated on renewing my driver’s license until that week and I was still using the temporary paper one. So, I — a 5-foot-tall, newly 21-year-old, who looks young enough to routinely be offered kid’s menus — had to hand the bouncer at this strip club my old junior license (not even the over-18 version) and a flimsy license printed on thin printer paper. I think he let me in on the assumption the situation was too absurd to be worth the effort to fake it.
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then retire. Now, as entire industries collapse because of cartoon villains with dollar signs for eyes, there is no guarantee for future jobs. All jobs are now in constant danger of robot takeovers, or Silicon Valley reinvention, or destruction altogether. There is also no certainty for a sense of established sanity. Things that always seemed obvious (Nazis are bad, the President shouldn’t harass women, insult veterans, and mock the disabled) are now somehow up for debate.
CHAOS IS INEVITABLE. Students that graduated around the 2008 Financial Crisis had to watch as long-established norms of stability crumbled. But now, students know that stability is the exception, not the rule. Chaos is inevitable. Print, for example, is dying, and there’s still no way to effectively monetize online writing. I have a job now, but in three years I could end up covering the new Apple tampons for a women’s magazine published exclusively on a social-media platform powered by hologram. Maybe I’ll be forced to take a job writing tweets for Marie Callender’s, because they need to appeal to millennials, who are killing the pot pie industry. People half-joke that this collective despair is caused by the state of the world. At the end of 2016, there were dozens of articles positing whether or not it was the Worst Year Ever. How quaint, to think that things wouldn’t get exponentially worse. It’s not necessarily that there’s more chaos now than ever before, but more ways to react to it publicly. More ways to react to how other people are reacting. More memes. For every terrible news item, there is a meme. For every feeling of despondency, there is a meme. Sometimes words just can’t capture certain feelings as well as an 18-year-old screenshot from SpongeBob of a bewildered cartoon crab. The promotion for this issue included a slew of home-brewed memes, like a car salesman slapping the roof of a college student and saying, “this bad boy can fit so much emotional instability in it.” It doesn’t have to make sense, because neither does life.
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TEARS FOR TEARS BY HANNAH LYNN // HLYNN@PGHCITYPAPER.COM
A GUIDE TO CRYING ON CAMPUS College can be an emotionally confusing place. It’s not the best four years of your life, despite what your dad’s friend might’ve said. It feels sometimes like a second round of adolescence, with weird, unexpected emotional and physical changes. Growing pains are compounded by research papers, trash diets, and constantly wondering whether a degree is worth all this time and money if it doesn’t guarantee a job — because nothing these days does. You might, due to a variety of stresses, anxieties, and sadnesses, find yourself needing to let out a tear, or 80.
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Apartment-hunting season
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Where Bathroom Obviously, bathrooms are great spots for crying — at a party, on vacation, at your partner’s house. But while on campus, it’s important to pick the right kind. Those bathrooms that have three stalls? No way. A line might pile up! Everyone will think you’re pooping for 20 minutes. Aim for bathrooms that have 10 or more stalls, so there’s enough people going in and out that no one will notice if you’re in there weeping for a long time. The basement bathrooms at the Cathedral of Learning are a great option. Let it rip.
Library No one will question it if you’re crying in the library, because there’s probably a bunch of other people crying in the library, especially near finals or late into the night. Just make sure to do it quietly or a librarian might shush your sobs. Chin up, pup.
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In the shower If you live in a dorm and can’t get any privacy, the shower is a great place because the running water will drown out the water running from your eyes. Also then your eyes won’t get puffy. You look great.
Tips ‘n Tricks Always carry tissues — both to wipe your tears, and because crying fills the nose with snot. Also, just generally carry tissues always and forever (for sneezes, nosebleeds, etc). Do not cry while walking around in freezing temperatures. The tears probably won’t freeze, but biting wind on a fresh tear is a specific sting. Like April says in that episode of Parks and Rec: “You have to wear mascara so we can see whether or not you’ve been crying.” If your cheeks are running with makeup, everyone will treat you very gently. Put in headphones and cue up a sad tune so the cry will feel more dramatic, like a movie. Always carry a water bottle. Keep those ducts hydrated, baby!
CRYING ON CAMPUS:
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“Over My Head” by Alabama Shakes Alabama Shakes’ smooth, blues-rock southern sound could soothe a thousand crying babies. In “Over My Head,” lead vocalist, Brittany Howard’s intoxicatingly beautiful voice haunts about how love given or received never goes away.
“Graduation Song (friends forever)” by Vitamin C For anyone that graduated after 1999, this was certainly played every time a diploma was handed out. Combine Vitamin C’s hit with “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” to create a perfect nostalgia cocktail.
“Saved” by Khalid Unlike “Location,” Khalid’s upbeat breakout single, “Saved” is a slow breakup ballad with sincerity. Khalid and his ex-girlfriend decided to keep each other’s numbers on their phone as a sense of comfort, in case they needed one another.
“Not About Angels” by Birdy Birdy’s most well-known hit is a cover of “Skinny Love.” While that song almost made this list, “Not About Angels” is a ballad about loss that showcases her extraordinary voice. It was featured on The Fault in our Stars soundtrack too. Enough said.
“River” by Leon Bridges Upon first hearing Leon Bridges, you might think he’s an old-school legend like Otis Redding, but the Grammy-nominated artist is a modern-day enigma, standing out from the current style of R&B music being released. Let Bridges rock you to sleep while cuddling a tear-soaked pillow. Check out pghcitypaper.com for a longer playlist.
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SMOKE OUT The return to sobriety after a weed-induced sleep is seamless. Except for the first time I got high in college. Santa Cruz, Calif., 2008 — I was visiting a friend for the weekend of the inaugural “Smoke Out,” where thousands of college students smoke in a field surrounded by redwoods. I smoked a bowl AND took edibles before entering the dank aura. After what felt like hours, but was likely minutes, we returned to my buddy’s place where I could only lay paralyzed on the couch, pretending to sleep with my sunglasses on. Eventually I feel asleep, but awoke still high. Took a plane home, still high. Arrived at class, still high. A nice girl complimented my shirt, and all I could muster was “cool” and a blank stare. — RYAN DETO
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THE CRAWL My first time getting absolutely smashed was at a party that my roommates and I were hosting. I made the mistake of making mixed drinks, which to this day involves one-part juice, five-parts alcohol. After many shots, I knew it was coming. I calmly crawled (on my hands and knees) to our bathroom, puked in the toilet, flushed, and brushed my teeth, thinking I was smart. As soon as I got back, my friend said, “Did you throw up? You smell like toothpaste.” Moral of the story: You’re not slick, and maybe when you’re no longer able to walk, you should slow down. — LAUREN ORTEGO
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between $2,450-$3,975 per semester. The fees are comparable to nearby Carnegie Mellon University, where first year students choose from a variety of plans that range from $2,984-$3,322 per semester. Kent-Smith says that while Pitt’s meal plans make eating convenient and let him save money, the campus lacks options for students with dietary restrictions. As a result, he had to give up being vegetarian. “There weren’t enough nonmeat options that were actually good,” he says. He adds that when Pitt’s on-campus dining facilities do cater to vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, they tend to go for
“really complex, abstract meals” as opposed to focusing on just making “simple food that tastes good.” “They love doing these quinoa and tomato salads and all this stuff, and they never taste good, and they’re always dry and super cold,” he says. Kent-Smith now lives off campus in Oakland and admits that eating without a meal plan poses challenges, as the surrounding area lacks a grocery store with affordable food options. Without ready access to places such as Giant Eagle, Aldi, or Trader Joe’s, he opts for cheaper restaurants along Forbes Avenue or shopping at nearby drugstores. Fellow Pitt student Samantha Bastress, CONTINUES ON PG. 14
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who is also a senior, resided on campus during her first year and had a meal plan. She agrees that the school offered limited fresh, healthy options, adding that most snacks and hot food to-go were either fried or “really calorie-dense.” However, she has seen an increase in offerings for vegan and vegetarian students, including more options at the salad bar. There is also soy milk and other alternative milks for those who are lactose intolerant. “I’m not vegan myself, but eating with my vegan friend in the dining halls was rough,” says Bastress. “She often would get the same type of meal — just a simple stir fry with black beans to make a complete protein. I think it got boring for her.”
doesn’t have enough money to buy food on campus. Costly meal plans are more essential for students living at Point Park and Duquesne universities, where choices are mostly limited to trendy, expensive restaurants or fast food. Kaylee Kearns, a junior at Point Park, commutes to school from Elizabeth and usually packs a lunch to save money. She considered a meal plan but found the ones offered too expensive and not worth the money. She occasionally purchases snacks from the school’s Point Café or at restaurants in nearby Market Square. “I’ve heard some students say they love living Downtown and it’s nice to have so many food options, but at the same time it can get really expensive,” she says.
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Bastress went off campus after her freshman year and now lives in Oakland with her roommates. Like Kent-Smith, she admits living close to campus often means having trouble accessing healthy, affordable food. She and her roommates get around it by buying groceries together and cooking communally, making food in bulk so they can easily microwave a meal when they get home from class. “A typical meal in my house usually involves a pasta or rice base, with lots of seasonal vegetables,” she says. “We try to make as much from scratch as possible, including our breads and vegan ice cream.” Tucked back away from the bustling traffic of Fifth Avenue, Chatham University is even more cut off from readily available food sources. While the dining page on the university’s website touts its commitment to providing fresh, healthy food for a variety of diets, Alie Davis, a senior commuter student at d that to be Chatham, hasn’t found the case. ny variety “There is rarely any ns on camas far as healthy options re pus,” she says. “There are always salads in the cafe, but usually only one vegetarian option, if any.” Available options also aren’t affordable. As a result, she keeps instant food on hand, in case she
Keith Paylo, vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students at Point Park, says he and the general manager of food services are trying to better cater to students. Three years ago, they switched food providers to CulinArt and have since expanded offerings in the school’s various dining facilities, including a larger salad bar and high-quality sushi. “I don’t see our students as large fast food eaters,” says Paylo, adding that students even opt for healthier options off campus, such as the nearby Hello Bistro. Because there are no grocery stores Downtown, Paylo says the on-campus Point Café serves as more of a convenience store for students by selling items such as microwavable meals and half-gallons of milk. The university also runs weekend shuttle services to the Waterfront and Shadyside, where students can buy groceries at Market District or Whole Foods. While improving any on-campus expe dining experience would help, Kent-Smith prefers the idea of re opening regular grocery stores with reaso reasonably priced food camp near campus. “If we did solve the issue of having no grocery store, there would be no need to get a meal plan for a lot of people, because t they’re expensive for l low quality food,” says Kent-Smith.
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College is stressful enough without deciding where to eat next, and the lack of grocery stores in college neighborhoods doesn’t make it easier. Thanks to some helpful students, and additional research, City Paper compiled a list of restaurants, drug stores, and other places to find healthy, affordable meal options.
Restaurants When dining out in college, it can be economical to eat somewhere with large portions you can save for later, like a hamster storing seeds in its cheeks. “I normally get Chinese at [Szechuan Express] because it’s cheap and relatively good … It’s either there or Chipotle because they’re relatively cheaper. I can save my leftovers for later on.” – Zuri Kent-Smith • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4611 Forbes Ave. or 3615 Forbes Ave., Oakland) • Szechuan Express (125 Oakland Ave., Oakland) - Zuri Kent-Smith recommends the Shrimp Pad Thai ($6.50-6.75) • Moe’s Southwest Grill (210 Forbes Ave., Downtown) • Hello Bistro (292 Forbes Ave., Downtown)
DruGstores When there aren’t any grocery stores nearby, drugstores can fill in the gaps with dry goods and snacks. They even have milk, if you’re into that kind of thing. “I’ll go to Rite Aid to get my bread and peanut butter and jelly or eggs.” – Zuri Kent-Smith • Rite Aid (Locations in Oakland, Downtown, Squirrel Hill) “Most [Point Park] students try to run to CVS if they need something desperately.” - Kaylee Kearns • CVS (Locations in Oakland, Downtown) • Walgreens (5956 Centre Ave. #4, Shadyside)
GrocerY (walkinG distance) Neither Oakland nor Downtown have full-service grocery stores, but there are smaller marts that have produce, meats, and other foods that make a fridge look like it belongs to a functioning human. Pitt students often shop at Groceria Merante and Las Palmas, recognizing the latter has been hit with multiple food-code violations. “Their produce is really excellent and affordable though, and the owners are lovely. You can tell they love the students and want to provide for us as much as possible.” - Samantha Bastress • Groceria Merante (3454 Bates St., Oakland) • Las Palmas (326 Atwood St., Oakland)
GrocerY (bus or car) For a lot of students in the area, grocery stores are only accessible by bus, which is easier to manage than it sounds. Just don’t be the kid whacking everyone on the head with a loaf of bread while walking down the aisle. The 71A and 71C buses take shoppers close to Market District and Aldi. The 75 bus heads to Trader Joe’s. And 61 buses travel to Squirrel Hill. For South Oaklanders, the 93 bus will take riders to Squirrel Hill via Boulevard of the Allies. • Aldi (Locations in Friendship, Bloomfield, and South Side) • Giant Eagle-Squirrel Hill (1901 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill) • Market District-Shadyside (5550 Centre Ave., Shadyside) • Trader Joe’s (6343 Penn Ave., East Liberty) • Whole Foods (5880 Centre Ave., Shadyside)
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“Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett Vegetarians and vegans, cover your ears. Jimmy Buffett’s famous 1978 song, is an ode to carnivorous habits. Lucky for super fans, there are also restaurants of the same name in Omaha and New Jersey.
“Ham ‘N’ Eggs” by A Tribe Called Quest Unlike Dr. Suess’ Green Eggs and Ham, A Tribe Called Quest advocates against consuming the classic American breakfast. But, the 1990s rap group lists plenty of other foods throughout the song that will have your stomach rumbling.
“Vegetables” by The Beach Boys Listen carefully. In this 1967 homage to veggies by The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney can be heard chomping celery in the background.
“Honey” by Moby With only four lines throughout the entirety of the song, I recommend turning this on, zoning out and cooking a slow and savory dish.
“Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk” by Rufus Wainwright From Rufus Wainwright’s 2001 album, Poses, this is a song about desire and the subtle addictions that consume our lives, like cigarettes. And chocolate milk? Check out pghcitypaper.com for a longer playlist.
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DO YOU HAVE STUDENT LOANS? 35.1% YES NO
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Junior at University of Pittsburgh (in-state)
Senior at Allegheny College (in-state)
Senior at Point Park University (out-of-state)
Junior at University of Pittsburgh (in-state)
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$3,000
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$750
$450
$14,000
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$40,000
$42,000
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$10,000 yearly
$425 monthly
$10,000 yearly
$430 monthly
$800 monthly
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$8.50 hourly, plus stipend
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$11.50 hourly
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80% of tuition, room and board
“I’m graduating a year early to try and save some money because I still have medical school to go to. I’m very fortunate I got the amount of scholarships I did but I still have a lot of debt already.”
“Pitt needs to institute a living wage.”
“Student loans are the only form of debt that stays with you even if you declare bankruptcy. I could get a lower rate on a $20,000 car loan over a $15,000 student loan, and my credit score has been 750 for the past five months. Doesn’t seem quite fair.”
“I’m dying.”
“I run a small business to pay some expenses. And I use credit card bonuses to make money and responsibly build credit.”
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COUPLE YEARS after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, .I attempted to board a 71D with an expired college ID and was kicked off by a hawkeyed driver. I had flashed the card at him the way I’d practiced: quicklybut-not-suspiciously-quickly, nonchalant but not aloof. But he didn’t fall for it. A few steps in, the other passengers motioned at me to take off my headphones. The driver was yelling. He demanded to see the ID again, told me it was expired, and confiscated it (put it in his front shirt pocket). He barked, “You owe me $2!” I asked if I could get my ID back (sentimental value) and get off at that stop. He said “no” and “yes,” respectively. My years as a fraudulent Panther were over. I was bummed. Of all my many college-era regrets, not taking full advantage of all the perks that came with my college ID is at the top. I used it to ride buses and buy food, but ignored all the more noble pursuits it afforded (gym membership, museums, discounts on newspapers). It wasn’t until my run-in with the bus-fuzz that I realized how much I had missed out on, how much money I could have saved, how much cooler and smarter I’d be if I’d just left the house more often. So, to help you avoid making the same mistakes, here’s a partial list of perks that come with many of the college IDs in Pittsburgh. Each school has its own rules, so double check before heading out.
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MUSEUMS
Feed that big old brain of yours with either free or heavily-discounted admissions at: Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History; Andy Warhol Museum; Mattress Factory; Heinz History Center; National Aviary; Phipps Conservatory; and the Carnegie Science Center.
TRANSPORTATION
A student ID will get you around town by buses and the T, but you can also snag reduced priced trips out of the city through MegaBus’ UNiDAYS promotion.
MOVIES
A handful of theaters — including AMC at the Waterfront, the Manor Theatre in Squirrel Hill, and Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville — offer discounts if you have a student ID or a university email address. Also, marketing companies sometimes do free screenings for students to gauge millennial interest, so keep an eye out for those.
SPORTS
Obviously, there are student tickets for your school’s teams, but the Riverhounds soccer team also have deals for youths, and the Penguins have their fabled Student Rush. The Pirates also offers deals on tickets for students through its unfortunately sponsored Papa John’s Student Pass program.
GYMS
Not only do most colleges in Pittsburgh have fitness centers on campus, but a number of gyms have discounts for students. CrossFit has discounts for full-time students, which is stipulated as at least 13 credits a semester, but it’s unclear exactly how or if there is verification. Part-timers might want to roll the dice on that one.
STREAMING
Students can grab bundled Spotify Premium and Hulu Limited Commercial plans for $4.99 a month, which is a heck of a deal. Amazon Prime for students focuses more on deals for supplies (pencils and Post-its, presumably), and all the general awesomeness of Prime (streaming, free shipping). Netflix has no student discount yet.
COLLEGE NIGHTS
Maybe it’s just me, but most of the characteristics of college nights at bars are dumb. There are discounts on fluorescent drinks you don’t want and party gimmicks no one has ever asked for. Go for places that have reasonable prices and likable clientele to begin with.
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A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING PITTSBURGH’S PRESENT, POLITICS, AND PLAYGROUNDS Rust Belt Rebound
Politics and Elections
You’ve heard the stories of Pittsburgh’s steel-industry past. The city was the epicenter of steel manufacturing in the nation back then. Today, there’s one mill left. Modern-day Pittsburgh is known for its education and medicine (“eds and meds”), and a growing tech industry. Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh are more than top-tier universities; they’re driving the region’s innovation economy. Uber and Ford are testing self-driving vehicles on Pittsburgh streets because CMU’s robotics and AI departments pioneered much of the technology. The popular language-learning app Duolingo is headquartered in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, as are the local offices of Google. As the region’s largest employer – by a considerable margin – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the U.S. Steel of modern Pittsburgh. If there’s any doubt about that comparison, look to the UPMC logo that now sits at the top of the former U.S. Steel Tower building downtown. While education, medication, and tech have contributed to the post-1980s Rust Belt Revitalization and helped the city rebound economically, there are negative consequences to that growth. Economic inequality is growing in the region. Certain neighborhoods, such as the aforementioned East Liberty, was developed at the cost of displacing or pushing out mostly poor black residents move out while richer residents moved in. Lawrenceville is also losing its poorer residents. Pittsburgh has taken a few steps to address this problem, but some say the issue is only getting worse.
You may have heard about Pittsburgh area state Rep. candidates, and Democratic Socialists, Summer Lee and Sara Innamorato, but neither represents areas where most college students live. With college students congregating in Oakland, Shadyside, South Side, and Downtown, most city needs (street light out, roads needs plowing, etc.) can be handled by contacting Pittsburgh City Councilors. For North Oakland and Shadyside residents, contact Erika Strassburger. For South Oakland and South Side, contact Bruce Kraus. Downtown residents can contact Daniel Lavelle. Bill Peduto is the mayor of Pittsburgh and his office also fields questions and complaints. If you have bones to pick about state politics (fracking, transportation, college tuition), state Reps. Dan Frankel, Harry Readshaw, or state Sen. Jay Costa can address those concerns. If national politics have you riled up, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle is the man to call. Robert Morris University (RMU) students are currently represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, who won a well-publicized special election in March. Because Pennsylvania threw out its old gerrymandered districts, RMU and other suburban students have an opportunity to participate in a competitive race between Lamb and Republican U.S. Rep Keith Rothfus. Pennsylvanians must register at least 30 days before voting, and for the most part, must vote on Election Day. U.S. citizens can register at votespa.com and polling locations can be located at vote.org. If voting at the polling place for first time, you must show some sort of identification. Drivers’ license or student ID will suffice. Go vote.
PITTSBURGH:
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“Loves No Stranger” by Nardo Says Put J. Cole and Parliament in a blender, sprinkle in jazz elements and what emerges is local hip-hop artist Nardo Says.
“Smooth” by Sierra Sellers Sierra Sellers embodies a smooth, sultry sound that will have you dancing around your room exotically (or is that just me?).
“Crystal Ball Part 1” by Fortune Teller This one’s for you, garage-y stoner rock fans. The six-minute doozy ranges from raw rock to percussion-heavy beats and back again.
“Room to Roam” by Northern Comfort Northern Comfort has all the elements of a typical country band. Singing about drinking, love, and driving on an open road, you can get your country fix, locally.
“Hold On” by Brooke Annibale This song is the first on Brooke Annibale’s fourth album, Hold to the Light. With an airy and dreamlike sound, “Hold On” sets the tone for Annibale’s indie-pop self-release.
“Wop De Wop” by Beauty Slap This electro-brass-thunder-funk group can often be found playing around Pittsburgh. Beauty Slap is phenomenal live and listening to them at home doesn’t fully encompass their groovy-ness. Check out pghcitypaper.com for a longer playlist.
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drop all-ages shows from the lineup of live performances at Cattivo in Lawrenceville. And an argument can be made that it wasn’t him who made the call. “The insurance company doesn’t allow me to do them anymore,” says Malta, Cattivo’s owner. “Basically, my insurance company dropped me. … I had to sign a waiver with my new insurance company
[stating] that [it] won’t cover me if I have any all-ages shows.” All-ages concerts are on shaky ground in Pittsburgh after long helping form the foundation of the city’s livemusic scene. The trend is especially concerning for college undergrads, around half of whom are under 21. Cattivo staged all-ages shows four of the past five years, but Malta was facing a doubling of his previous rate from a new insurance company if he
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kept with the practice. “So, it’s kind of dumb to pay an extra $10,000 a year to have shows that don’t bring any money in,” he says. “Basically, we were covering our expenses. It was more a courtesy thing to the minors and to the promoters. “They’re all young kids. They don’t buy a lot. They don’t have a lot of money.” Lack of money for young concert goers isn’t the only factor forcing a squeeze on venues such as Cattivo, Mr. Smalls, and The Smiling Moose. Pennsylvania’s liquor codes can make a rat’s nest out of putting on all-ages shows.
Logistics are difficult for venues serving alcohol, since each is required to have a different section for alcoholconsuming patrons when minors are allowed entry. Even without an incident or infraction — and Malta says there was neither at Cattivo (“not even band members were allowed to bring alcohol on stage [with] minors [present],” he says) — the convoluted stipulations put venue owners in a no-win situation when it comes to all-ages shows. Malta is concerned other venue operators may face similar challenges that lessen the likelihood of
all-ages shows. Leigh Yock, of Spirit Lodge, has no intention of halting all-ages shows at her venue. She is keen on creating for this generation the memory-making evenings that existed for previous Pittsburghers. “Everyone remembers those epic nights at Laga,” Yock says, referring to a now-closed all-ages venue in Oakland. “Venues that can pull it off logistically can literally influence an entire generation’s memories and help rally the scene.” Mr. Roboto Project may serve as the hub for rallying the all-ages scene. The DIY venue in Bloomfield is all-ages for every show because it doesn’t permit alcohol. It took on an upcoming show from Frankie Cosmos that was dropped by Cattivo because of that venue’s new policy. “Live music should be accessible to everyone, and if you want to cultivate and nurture a music scene, you have to start with the youth,” says Brett Shumaker, booking coordinator for Mr. Roboto Project. “They are quite literally the future. For me, personally, going to shows as a teenager changed my life and gave me a place I felt I belonged. Everyone deserves to feel that.”
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RIDING THE BUS:
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Students old and new probably have questions about taking transit in and around Pittsburgh.
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My first time taking the bus as a college freshmen, I was going back to my dorm Downtown from Oakland and didn’t know which bus to take or how much it cost (not everyone gets to ride free with their ID). I spotted a group of other young people who looked familiar and put all my trust in drunk 18-year-olds who were just as new to the city as I was. I followed the group onto a bus that I was halfway sure would at least take me Downtown. When I got on the bus, all I had was a ten dollar bill, so I shoved it in the fare slot. The bus driver looked at me like I just offered him meth. “Did you… just put a ten in there?” “Yep.” “You know it doesn’t give change, right?” “Nope.” If you’re a student, old or new, you probably have some transit questions. Don’t worry, the City Paper is here to help.
When is the next bus? There are several apps to help a student plan for a bus ride. If using Google Maps, click on the bus icon to get a look at arrival times, stop locations, and costs. Moovit is similar, but does better at exactly pinpointing time before a bus arrives. Try the Transit app to best gauge exact bus location, including a map tracking in real-time. Try not to watch a bus pass by as you’re running out the door. It is best to consider all estimates of arrival times as rough guesses. Make use of these apps, just don’t necessarily trust them all the time.
Which route? Students might need to ride a bus for any number of reasons: parties, groceries, exploring, etc. It’s important to remember a couple of numbers and the many letters that go with them.
The 61 and 71 busses are students’ best friends. All variations travel between Downtown and Oakland, the latter from which they splinter into many directions; letters signify different routes headed east from Oakland. The 61 and 71 busses each can transport students to the following neighborhoods: Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, the Waterfront, Highland Park, Point Breeze, and Regent Square.
How late is too late? It’s the modern-age question: chance taking a bus or catch an Uber or Lyft? Unfortunately, end-times for buses are inconsistent. Some buses run into the early morning, others stop before 11 p.m. Those 61 and 71 buses are generally going until 1:30 a.m. But lesser popular buses, such as the 58 to Oakland via Greenfield, makes its last trip around 11:20 p.m. A student never regretted checking the Port Authority’s website (portauthority.org) for updated information. Never hurt to carry some of those printed schedules, either.
What does this cost? Are you a student at any of these universities: Pittsburgh, Chatham, or Carnegie Mellon? If so, consider yourself lucky. A student-identification card from those colleges allows for free transport on all Port Authority vehicles. (And by “free,” we mean “built into tuition.”) Students at Point Park, Carlow and Robert Morris are afforded discounted rates during certain times and on holidays. And while that isn’t as sweet a deal as the deals for others, it’s at least better than paying in full to take transit. What is full-price for a bus ride? If paying with cash, it’s $2.75 each way. Save 25 cents by purchasing a ConnectCard, which can be recharged at various locations throughout the region. A quarter might not sound like much, but it will seem like gold when you’re scouring a laundromat for loose change.
“Sunshine” by POWERS This song sounds like pure joy, with lyrics including, “Sunshine is gonna come now/Rain down/All over you.” That’s exactly what it will feel like while listening to this synth-pop song on the not-so-sunny bus.
“All Night” by Big Boi One of those good earworms you don’t mind rattling around your head for a few days. It’s a jazzy, upbeat piano-driven beat colored with Big Boi’s feel-good lyrics from his 2017 record Boomiverse.
“Goldmine Junkie” by Big Grams The urge to experiment and venture outside of music style lines is what brought Big Boi and Phantogram together to form Big Grams. The 2015 album, also titled Big Grams is an alternative hip-hop explosion.
“Lasso” by Phoenix Lyrics like, “Where would you go with a lasso?” beckon the imagination to all the places you’d rather be than on the bus. I’d go to Bali.
“I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc Blacc’s gritty, rustic voice is hard to duplicate and oh-so-enjoyable to the ears. Turn this on and reflect on how being a broke college student sucks.
“LEAVE ME ALONE” by KAYTRANADA The title describes the way many people feel on public transit. With headphones on and this song blasting, you can fully embrace the solitude and tune out the rest of the world. Check out pghcitypaper.com for a longer playlist.
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HE MOST awkward conversation I ever had with my mom was about college. What made it awkward was telling her I didn’t want to go. She didn’t see it coming. After picking her jaw off the floor and some deep-breathing exercises, we had “the talk.” I explained that it seemed silly taking out student loans to become an artist who might not make any money for the first 20 years of my career. Building my case, I mentioned Woody Allen and (hometown favorite) Michael Keaton dropping out of college but becoming successful sans degrees. My mother couldn’t fathom a student who had taken AP classes in high school skipping college. She tried a guilt trip; she and my father had not gone to college because they were “too busy raising kids.” I started crying, having a full-blown, manic anxiety attack. It was then my mom realized there was more to my fear of college than student-loan debt. I’ve always struggled with social and separation anxiety, the latter specifically from my mom. My first major depressive episode was as a high-school freshman at band camp, the first time I was ever away from mom for more than a night. I stopped eating, sleeping, and smiling. The band director was so concerned he actually called my parents.
To get me to college, my mom had to figure out a way make it work for me. I was unravelling. I couldn’t stand change. I couldn’t leave her. I really was not emotionally ready. She decided I should go to Duquesne University because it was small, private, safe, and clean. (I was a really bad germaphobe when I was younger.) I could commute, which would alleviate the separation anxiety. The best part was that I could drive to campus without taking the highway. (I’m terrified of merging into ghost-cars). Other than extremely high tuition, Duquesne was the college for me — or so my mom was convinced.
I WAS UNRAVELLING. I COULDN’T STAND CHANGE. Why are moms always right? It really was the perfect school for me. Naturally, there were challenges. Dad was diagnosed with cancer when I was a freshman and died during my junior year. But at Duquesne, I found theater and a community to help me work through the grief. I also learned how to truly learn. From kindergarten through high school, I had
memorized my way to success, learning absolutely nothing. As a Duquesne freshman, I was expected to read Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, and that is when I fully began to understand the importance of reading comprehension. You can’t just flip through the pages of that one, friends. A lot changed for me while in college. I learned from diverse and brilliant professors who expanded my thinking and challenged me in ways I didn’t know were possible. I was given freedom to create original work and have it produced and performed — a wonderful benefit of going to a smaller school. I received mental health help, found my passion for performance, and truly began to develop my artistic voice. My mom is no longer with me in the physical world. (You can imagine how bad my separation anxiety is these days.) Still, I thank her daily for making me go to college. Had she not, I wouldn’t be the experimental artist that we’ve all grown to love. I never say I love myself, so that last statement was huge. Therapy works! To all you scared freshman moving onto a college campus, I promise you’ll be fine. If 18-year-old Daffy Duck Bonesso could make it through four years of college, you can do it, too.
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Doing a few shots during the course of the evening is fine. However, don’t make it your primary mode of consumption. If a bottle of wine costs $4, there’s a reason.
You will meet a remarkable number of people who claim to have supernatural beer pong abilities. It’s best to simply agree with them and move on.
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There will be much better whiskey in about 20 years.
Always keep a bottle of vodka in your room. Since it doesn’t taste like anything, you can dump it into whatever mixer you have lying around. (When you’re older, you’ll refer to this as “versatility.”)
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ARFIELD LEMONIUS has pulled out all the stops for his first full season of programming works for Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company. The 2018-19 campaign is a stellar repertory mix that includes works by choreography giants Nacho Duato and Christopher Wheeldon, as well as Pittsburgh-native Kyle Abraham. “For this news season, we wanted to bring in a little bit of the old, a little bit of the new, and a little bit of the future,” says Lemonius, the Conservatory Dance Company’s new chair. The choreographic bounty celebrates Point Park’s new, $60-million Pittsburgh Playhouse. “Winter Dance Concert” is the debut production at the 560-seat PNC Theatre. It runs December 7-16. Born in Jamaica, raised in Toronto, and a former principal dancer with Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Lemonius’ repertory aesthetics will stamp the upcoming season. Still, department faculty and dance students were involved in his decisions. “I find I am more of a facilitator,” says Lemonius. “That is what works for me and my leadership style.” The new season from Conservatory
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F SHERRIE FLICK isn’t writing short stories, she’s editing a manuscript or penning a food piece for publications such as The Wall Street Journal. This South Side resident’s versatility allows her a rare work-a-day independence, but it also requires solitude. That’s why Flick relishes every class she teaches in the MFA and Food Studies programs at Chatham University. “The work we do, we do alone,” says Flick of writers. “There’s no real way around that. But I never feel isolated in the classroom. There’s a great, vibrant energy, and exchange of knowledge that keeps me buoyed up on bad writing days, for sure.” Flick is releasing two new books with local publishers. Thank Your Lucky Stars (Autumn House) is a collection of short stories. She’s also the series editor of The Best Small Fictions (Braddock Avenue Books). Each volume features extremely short stories, or flash fiction. Some of the stories are less than a page long. “I like the idea of compression, being able to take a larger work and put it into the small form,” says Flick, who’s been experimenting with flash fiction since 1987. “I also like the sense that there’s almost a required interaction between the reading
and the writing. As the reader reads the compressed scene, he or she is filling in more details than are on the page.” Flick was born in Beaver County, but left when she was 18. She lived in New England, the Bay Area, Wyoming, and Nebraska before returning to Pittsburgh in 1998. Her works reflect her travels: There are no Western Pennsylvania landmarks in the stories, which are often set in anonymous, and sometimes Midwestern, locales.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
I foresee the withering of a hope or the disappearance of a prop or the loss of leverage. This ending may initially make you feel melancholy, but I bet it will ultimately prove beneficent — and maybe lead you to resources that were previously unavailable. Here are rituals you could perform that may help you catalyze the specific kind of relief and release you need: 1. Wander around a graveyard and sing songs you love. 2. Tie one end of a string around your ankle and the other end around an object that symbolizes an influence you want to banish from your life. Then cut the string and bury the object. 3. Say this ten times: “The end makes the beginning possible.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
“If a man treats a life artistically, his brain is his heart,” wrote Oscar Wilde. I’ll translate that into a more complete version: “If a person of any gender treats life artistically, their brain is their heart.” This truth will be especially applicable for you in the coming weeks. You’ll be wise to treat your life artistically. You’ll thrive by using your heart as your brain. So, I advise you to wield your intelligence with love. Understand that your most incisive insights will come when you’re feeling empathy and seeking intimacy. As you crystallize clear visions about the future, make sure they are generously suffused with ideas about how you and your people can enhance your joie de vivre.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
“My tastes are simple,” testified Sagittarian politician Winston Churchill. “I am easily satisfied with the best.” I propose that we make that your motto for now. While it may not be a sound idea to demand only the finest of everything all the time, I think it will be wise for you to do so during the next three weeks. You will have a mandate to resist trifles and insist on excellence. Luckily, this should motivate you to raise your own standards and expect the very best from yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Russian playwright Anton Chekhov articulated a principle he felt was essential to telling a good story: If you say early in your tale that there’s a rifle hanging on the wall, that rifle must eventually be used. “If it’s not going to
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran loved the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. “Without Bach, God would be a complete second-rate figure,” he testified, adding, “Bach’s music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe cannot be regarded as a complete failure.” I invite you to emulate Cioran’s passionate clarity, Virgo. From an astrological perspective, now is an excellent time to identify people and things that consistently invigorate your excitement about your destiny. Maybe you have just one shining exemplar, like Cioran, or maybe you have more. Hone in on the phenomena that in your mind and embody the glory of creation. be fired, it shouldn’t be hanging there,” declared Chekhov. We might wish that real life unfolded with such clear dramatic purpose. To have our future so well foreshadowed would make it easier to plan our actions. But that’s not often the case. Many elements pop up in our personal stories that ultimately serve no purpose. Except now, that is, for you Capricorns. I suspect that in the next six weeks, plot twists will be telegraphed in advance.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Would it be fun to roast marshmallows on long sticks over scorching volcanic vents? I suppose. Would it be safe? No! Aside from the possibility that you could get burned, the sulfuric acid in the vapors would make the cooked marshmallows taste terrible and might cause them to explode. So, I advise you to refrain from adventures like that. On the other hand, I will love it if you cultivate a playful spirit as you contemplate serious decisions. I’m in favor of you keeping a blithe attitude as you navigate your way through tricky maneuvers. I hope you’ll be jaunty in the midst of rumbling commotions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
People will be thinking about you more than usual, and with greater intensity. Allies and acquaintances will be revising their opinions and understandings about you, mostly in favorable
ways, although not always. Loved ones and notso-loved ones will also be reworking their images of you, coming to altered conclusions about what you mean to them and what your purpose is. Given these developments, I suggest that you be proactive about expressing your best intentions and displaying your finest attributes.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, our heroine encounters a talking caterpillar as he smokes a hookah on top of a tall mushroom. “Who are you?” he asks her. Alice is honest: “I know who I was when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.” She says this with uneasiness. In the last few hours, she has twice been shrunken down to a tiny size and twice grown as big as a giant. All these transformations have unnerved her. In contrast to Alice, I’m hoping you’ll have a positive attitude about your upcoming shifts and mutations, Aries. From what I can tell, your journey through the Season of Metamorphosis should be mostly fun and educational.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Juan Villarino has hitchhiked over 2,350 times in 90 countries. His free rides have carried him over 100,000 miles. He has kept detailed records, so he’s able to say with confidence that Iraq is the best place to catch a lift. Average wait time there
is seven minutes. Jordan and Romania are good, too, with nine- and twelve-minute waits, respectively. In telling you about his success, I don’t mean to suggest that now is a favorable time to hitchhike. But I do want you to know that the coming weeks will be prime time to solicit favors, garner gifts, and make yourself available for metaphorical equivalents of free rides. You’re extra magnetic and attractive. How could anyone resist providing you with the blessings you need and deserve?
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
One of the big stories of 2018 concerns your effort to escape from a star-crossed trick of fate —to fix a long-running tweak that has subtly undermined your lust for life. How successful will you be in this heroic quest? That will hinge in part on your faith in the new power you’ve been developing. Another factor that will determine the outcome is your ability to identify and gain access to a resource that is virtually magical even though it appears nondescript. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because I suspect that a key plot twist in this story will soon unfold.
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
Potential new allies are seeking entrance to your domain. Existing allies aspire to be closer to you. I’m worried you may be a bit overwhelmed; that you might not exercise sufficient discrimination. I therefore urge you to ask yourself these questions about each candidate. 1. Does this person understand what it means to respect your boundaries? 2. What are his or her motivations for wanting contact with you? 3. Do you truly value and need the gifts each person has to give to you? 4. Everyone in the world has a dark side. Can you intuit the nature of each person’s dark side? Is it tolerable? Is it interesting?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
While a young man, the future Roman leader Julius Caesar was kidnapped by Sicilian pirates. They proposed a ransom of 620 kilograms of silver. Caesar was incensed at the small size of the ransom—he believed he was worth more—and demanded that his captors raise the sum to 1,550 kilograms. I’d love to see you unleash that kind of bravado in the coming weeks, Leo—preferably without getting yourself kidnapped. In my opinion, it’s crucial that you know how valuable you are, and make sure everyone else knows, as well.
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WED., SEPTEMBER 12 WAXAHATCHEE 8 P.M. ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM NORTH SIDE. Over-18 event. $15-18. 412-237-8300 or warhol.org. With special guests Anna St. Louis & Night Shop.
WED., SEPTEMBER 12 JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL 8 P.M. CRAFTHOUSE SOUTH HILLS. 412-653-2695. $13-73. 412-653-2695 or ticketfly.com. With special guest Doors In The Labyrinth.
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THU., SEPTEMBER 13 AMERICAN IDOL: LIVE! 2018 7 P.M. CARNEGIE OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL MUNHALL. All-ages event. $49.75-495. 412-462-3444 or ticketfly.com. With special guests Kris Allen & Forever In Your Mind.
THU., SEPTEMBER 13 MINI KISS 7:30 p.m. JERGEL’S RHYTHM GRILLE Warrendale. $23-55. 724-799-8333 or ticketfly.com.
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SAT., SEPTEMBER 15 LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS 7 P.M. THE PALACE THEATRE GREENSBURG. $43-68. 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org. With special guests Terry Johnson’s Flamingos.
MON., SEPTEMBER 17 PATTERNIST 6:30 P.M. SMILING MOOSE UPSTAIRS SOUTH Side. All-ages event. $10-12. 412-431-4668 or ticketfly.com.
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TUE., SEPTEMBER 18 TUBBY DANIELS BAND
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16 L.L. BEAN YOGA HIKE AT NORTH PARK 1 p.m. NORTH PARK PIE TRAYNOR FIELD North Park. Over-8 event. Free event (registration required). Llbean.com/pittsburgh.
SUN., SEPTEMBER 16 CELTIC THUNDER X 8 P.M. BENEDUM CENTER DOWNTOWN. $39.25-79.25. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org.
5 P.M. AGNES KATZ PLAZA DOWNTOWN. Free event. Trustarts.org.
TUE., SEPTEMBER 18 PAWS UP BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS 7:15 P.M. SOUTH PARK MUSEUM BUILDING SOUTH PARK. $100. Pawsupdogtrain.com.
TUE., SEPTEMBER 18 WAR ON THE CATWALK 8 P.M. CARNEGIE OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL MUNHALL. All-ages event. $22-152. 412-462-3444 or ticketfly.com.
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FUNDRAISER
Got a few extra bucks to help put pencils and crayons in the hands of young Pittsburgh students on their first day of school? Bakery Square is holding a supply drive for the kids at Lincoln PreK-5, which emphasizes technology in its education. Supplies requested include chart paper, notebooks, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, construction paper, pocket folders, ruled paper, staples and writing
implements. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Through Mon., Sept. 3. Donations can be dropped off at Bakery Square Office 1 or Bakery Square Office 2, 6425 Penn Ave., Bakery Square. bakery-square.com/bksq-events/
FOOD
The annual five-day festival dedicated to all things ribs returns to Heinz Field. The Kickoff and Rib Fest, in its 28th year, features live music, national rib vendors, games, and rides. Vendors are spread across Art Rooney Avenue, Heinz Field and the parking lot adjacent. The event showcases the culinary artistry of 15 rib vendors, including four first-timers. Admission is
free. Coolers and outside food are not permitted. Through Mon., Sept 3. 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Side. Free. All ages. heinzfield.com
TALK
Celebrated chef and historian Michael Twitty returns to Pittsburgh to talk about his James Beard award-winning memoir, The Cooking Gene, which explores the integral and controversial role Southern food plays in the American culinary tradition. The event promises a fresh perspective on how what we eat reflects our country’s ongoing struggle around race, as Twitty traces his ancestry — black and white — through food, from Africa to America, and from slavery to freedom. The presentation takes place at Heinz CONTINUES ON PG. 40
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History Center. 6 p.m., 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Free. heinzhistorycenter.org
ART
The Sweetwater Center for the Arts welcomes Pittsburgh-based artist Scott Hunter for a talk on his solo exhibition Three Foot Square. Hunter — whose oil-and-acrylic painting Bluffs is on permanent display at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art — discusses the process behind his abstract impressionistflavored work, which his website describes as being “rooted in tradition, drawn from life and constructed with imagination.” Three Foot Square will be on display at Sweetwater through Sept. 7. 7-8:30 p.m., 200 Broad St., Sewickley. $5 suggested donation. Registration required. sweetwaterartcenter.org
TALK
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minimum wage cannot afford the average 1-bedroom apartment. It’s not hard to conclude the housing system is broken. But it’s also difficult to imagine a different alternative. The Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) believe housing is a human right and shouldn’t be commodified. The DSA is playing host to a Reading Group on Alternatives to an Unjust Housing System at Community Forge in Wilkinsburg to explore alternative ideas about housing. Some of the questions participants hope to have ^ Thu., Aug. 30: Michael Twitty
answered: Are there housing alternatives that exist outside the market? How can housing and land be made public and how can it become affordable for all? A “Homes for All” pamphlet, available for free on its website, is suggested reading before attending. 7-9 p.m. 1256 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg. Free. pghdsa.org
FRIDAY
AUG. 31 TALK
Police and prison abolition may be radical ideas to some, but they are gaining mainstream acceptance. Soon-to-
be state Rep. Summer Lee (D-Swissvale) won an election while campaigning for prison abolition. And BOOM Concepts is playing host to an event for those looking to join the movement. Authors Alex Vitale and David Correia will be in Pittsburgh to discuss the topic and their books: The End of Policing (Vitale) and Police: A Field Guide (Correia). The Stop Police Violence book talk is co-hosted by The Big Idea Bookstore and Steel City Autonomous Movement (SCAM). The upcoming nationwide prison strike will also be a topic of discussion. 7-9 p.m. 5139 Penn Ave., Garfield. Free. (Facebook search “BOOM Concepts”)
CHARITY
Given locals’ love for hometown football icons and 1970s music, it’s fair to wonder which is the bigger attraction at the HM3 Celebrity Care Fest: Dan Marino or Earth Wind & Fire? At least attendees of
this event needn’t choose. Marino and Jerome Bettis — they share Hall-of-Fame status, but only Bettis was a Super Bowl champion — are the biggest names amongst celebrities attending this event, which will include intimate performances by Earth Wind & Fire and Grand Funk Railroad. Proceeds benefit the Dan Marino Foundation, the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation, and Steelers Charities. Good luck finding a more locally star-studded way to start Labor Day-weekend festivities. 5:30 p.m. 405 Avonlea Court, Gibsonia. $300 ($500 VIP). hm3independencefund.org
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Media coverage of young black men in America all too often focuses on bleak statistics or unsubtle racist stereotypes. In an effort to provide education and inspiration to counter those popular narratives, Pittsburgh Black Legacy created the Black Manhood Summit: From Boys To Men at August Wilson Center. The topics are: “Black Business and Community Support,” “Community Violence and Solutions,” “Act and Think Like a Man,” and “Police Brutality and The Just-Us System.” State Rep. Ed Gainey moderates. The summit is tailored for young men, but all family members are welcome. 5 p.m. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. pittsburghblacklegacy.com/
BOATING
Boat season is short, especially in Pittsburgh. Temperatures will probably be scorching well into October, but the general sense is that summer is ending and everyone’s gotta get the warm-weather activities in now. While it’s still warm and shining, get out on the water with East End Boating, a fancy booze cruise from East End Brewing Company. The three-hour boat ride features a variety of beers. Despite all the delicious, healthy seafood available in our pungent, murky rivers, the cruise will feature food provided Justin Severino of Morcilla and Cure. 5:30 p.m. Docks next to Carnegie Science Center, North Side. $65. 21 and older. eastendbrewing.com
PARTY
Grab your girls and your tallest platform sneakers: it’s the 5th annual Spice Night at Blue Moon, hosted by drag queen Bambi and promised to be replete with no shortage of sass, spunk, and girl power. Make sure to brush up on your Spice Girl lyrics (“Zig-a-Zig-ah”) to ensure proper singalong ability. Spice World (the movie) will continuously play in the background. Keep an eye out for the drag show at
THURSDAY Counting Crows 7 p.m. KeyBank Pavilion, Burgettstown. livenation.com
FRIDAY Beauty Slap 9 p.m. Spirit, Lawrenceville. spiritpgh.com
SATURDAY Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 8 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale. mrsmalls.com
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Flow Tribe 9 p.m. Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, Millvale. ticketmaster.com
MONDAY Stone Sour 8 p.m. Stage AE, North Side. ticketmaster.com
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^ Tue., Sept. 4: Saintseneca
midnight featuring Phoenix Fatale as Sporty, Tootsie Snyder as Ginger, Cindy Crotchford as Baby, Alora Chateaux as Scary, and Bambi as Posh. 11 p.m. 5115 Butler St., Lawrenceville.
SUNDAY SEPT. 2 BBQ
Everybody knows barbecues aren’t just about meat. Sure, that part’s delicious, but there are also the crucially important side dishes, cold beer, lawn games, music, even the moist towelettes. The East Side BBQ Fest, located on the Homewood Football Field, will feature over 30 vendors battling for the best barbecue in the East End. There will also be a junior cook-off for kids ages 7-16 to showcase their prodigious
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culinary skills. 11 a.m-8 p.m. 540 North Lang Ave., Homewood. Free. (Facebook search “East Side BBQ Fest”)
MONDAY SEPT. 3 POOCHES
Ever gone for a nice refreshing dip in the pool and thought, “Damn, I wish my dog were here.” Now that dream is within reach. Allegheny Parks and Paws Across Pittsburgh are playing host to Pooches in the Pool, a Labor Day event > Tue., Sept. 4: Maxwell King
at North Park, South Park, and Boyce Park pools (even the wave pool) where pups are allowed in the water. Entry includes goodie bags for a furry friend, including treats and, holy sh*t, a tennis ball! Just make sure the pooches are wearing tags showing up-to-date vaccinations. 4-6 p.m. Multiple locations. $15. allegheny county.us/special-events
TUESDAY SEPT. 4 EVENT
Remake Learning grantees are invited to network with other grantees at Great Grantee Mixer. In addition to sharing ideas, Remake invites grantees
to share input for its showcase event. Remake Learning is a network for initiatives in Pittsburgh that support young people’s education with engaging learning practices. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Tuesday and Thursday options are available to grantees. The Remake Grantee Mixer will be held at Glitter Box Theater today, and at Remake Learning headquarters’ lower level on Thursday. 5:30 p.m. Also Thu., Sept. 6. 460 Melwood Ave., Oakland. Free. All ages. remakelearning.org
CRAFT
Frugal unwashed knitting novices have no excuse to miss this one. Rita J. is holding a free workshop for knitting your very own washcloth as a part of Carnegie Library’s Hands-On Workshop Series. Materials and expert tutelage will be provided, so don’t worry if you’re a first-timer. Registration
is not required, but there are only 20 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so come early. Once you’re done, go home, run the bath and put that bad boy to use. 6 p.m. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. carnegielibrary.org
BOOKS
Fifty years after the debut of his iconic show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the late Fred Rogers has re-entered public consciousness with the recent release of the acclaimed documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the announcement of a biopic starring Hollywood nice-man Tom Hanks. The Heinz History Center adds to the fervor with an appearance by Maxwell King. The author and Pittsburgh Foundation president/CEO discusses his new book, The Good Neighbor: The Life and Works of Fred Rogers, an in-depth look at the career, personal life, and religious beliefs of a television pioneer. (Even better — the audio version of the book is read by Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton.) 7-9 p.m., 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. $15-45. heinzhistorycenter.org
MUSIC
Warm Thoughts, aka Dad Punchers, aka Elliot Babin, showcases remarkable songwriting skill on his latest LP, I Went Swimming Alone. If you missed it, the ten tracks present an honest and diary-like vulnerability, whose themes revolve around nostalgia and isolation. The former Touché Amore member brings his I Went Touring Alone tour to The Mr. Roboto Project, with Canadian Rifle, Jimmy Mayo, and Nightmarathons. 7 p.m. 5106 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. $8-10. All ages. brownpapertickets.com
MUSIC
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met with praise and a bit of confusion. Beyond the boilerplate “not fitting into one genre,” the five-piece weaved folk, country, rock and punk with gothic, literary lyrics and unexpected instrumentation (balalaika, baglama, dulcimer). And it sounded really good. Now four LPs into its career, neither the praise nor its idiosyncratic sound have wavered. 2014’s Dark Arc is a career highlight and a good place to start, but there are no duds in the catalogue. At Spirit, expect to hear songs from the new album, Pillar of Na, where you can,
in the words of its title track, “weep with [them] in 4/4 time.” 9 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $12-14. spiritpgh.com
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 5
CASTING CALL
When the Netflix drama Mindhunter started filming around town in 2016, there was a rumor that its title was one of those fake
titles given to projects in production so people didn’t know what they’re actually filming. But it’s real, and a crime drama set in the 1970s, following the early days of serial killer profiling. If you want in on the fun, and probably fake blood, there will be an opening casting call for Mindhunter extras at Wigle Barrelhouse. The call is for participants of all ages and backgrounds. There will also be drinks from Wigle Whiskey, live music, and a food truck. 5-9 p.m. 1055 Spring Garden Ave., North Side. wiglewhiskey.com •
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Sealed bids will be received in the Office Of The Chief Operations Officer, Room 251, Administration Building, 341 South Bellefield Avenue until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time September 18, 2018 and will be opened at the same hour for the purchase of the following equipment and supplies:
Xerographic Paper General Information regarding bids may be obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Service Center, 1305 Muriel Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The bid documents are available on the School District’s Purchasing web site at: http://www.pghboe.net/pps/site/ default.asp Click on Bid Opportunities under Quick Links. The Board of Public Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or select a single item from any bid. M. Jordan Purchasing We are an equal rights and opportunity school district
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1. House style 6. Artist’s digs 10. Fountain’s point 13. Room with a concierge, often 15. “Milk’s Favorite Cookie” 16. Logical conclusion? 17. Question to a “Rolling In The Deep” impersonator? 20. Printer’s meas. 21. “That’s gonna hurt!” 22. Speedy Ortiz singer Dupuis 23. With 58-Across, give “Believe” singer a hard time? 25. With 40-Across, three things you need to have a selfpampering afternoon while listening to “Single Ladies”? 29. Statesman Arafat 31. The Lorax creator 32. Rolls on the ground? 33. Neither’s partner 35. Word in either blank of “Good ___/bad ___” 36. Lungful 37. Agt.’s take 40. See 25-Across 43. Rapper Chelsea Handler called “Korea’s Ricky Martin” 44. Anonymous name 45. “Un momento,
___ favor” 46. ___ standstill (unable to move) 48. Pitching stat. 49. Transitional piece 51. “Gladiator” Oscar-winner 55. Religious figures who love “9 to 5”? 58. See 23-Across 59. Still sleeping 60. Foo Fighters’ label 62. Grazing field 63. Things figured out by the “Because You Loved Me” singer? 68. ___ Niagen (antiaging vitamin brand) 69. Unique style 70. “Tuesdays with ___” 71. NNW’s opposite 72. Cry of pain 73. Ralph who is a government watchdog
like yesterday 11. Last release in Sufjan Stevens’ aborted Fifty States project 12. Take everything from 14. “Butt out,” briefly 18. Has to pay back 19. Morse code noise 24. Germanic one 26. Etiquette 27. “___ giorno!” 28. Grp. with some stray observations? 30. Tight end Gronkowski 34. Turn away 37. Tries to imagine a better tomorrow 38. They work with a bunch of stiffs
39. Color similar to turquoise 41. Downwardfacing dog activity 42. “You get the idea” 47. Softball’s path 49. Australia’s biggest city 50. Viscount’s peer 52. “Give me a break!” 53. Cookout meat 54. Art Gum, e.g. 56. Garland for greetings 57. Jerks 61. Many, many 64. Yale student 65. Easily duped fellow 66. Singleton 67. Vehicle for retirement LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS
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