A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Spring in Pittsburgh means tanning on Rooney Field (or beach), catching a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game at PNC Park or just enjoying the warm weather with friends. It can be tempting to sit around and wait for the cold weather to break and for spring semester to finally feel like spring. But this winter the city and surrounding area have numerous … Continue reading A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh

Without a shadow of a doubt, Gobbler’s Knob leads to trade boom

Ember Duke | layout editor In nearly every storefront of Punxsutawney’s main commerce strip, Mahoning Street, Phil’s bucktooth likeness begs thousands of tourists to snag some souvenirs before they head back to their homes across the world. Though Phil had bad news and predicted six more weeks of winter, Groundhog Day is still the town’s main stimulus for local and visiting business, local business owners … Continue reading Without a shadow of a doubt, Gobbler’s Knob leads to trade boom