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Sports

Roethlisberger, Steelers sneak into playoffs

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Jan. 13, 2022 As Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat on the Heinz Field bench crying after losing to the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 10, 2021, in the opening round of last season’s NFL Playoffs, it was widely believed that he might have played his final game in the National Football League. However, during last year’s offseason, Roethlisberger decided to … Continue reading Roethlisberger, Steelers sneak into playoffs

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Arts & Entertainment

Heinz Field kicks off sizzling season with rib fest

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 9/9/21 Nothing screams “kickoff to Heinz” more than… barbecue? The “Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival,” presented by Heinz and Miller Lite, is an annual welcoming to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ football season over Labor Day weekend. Getting its start in 1990 at what once was Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field has carried on its tradition of food, family and fun. … Continue reading Heinz Field kicks off sizzling season with rib fest

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News

Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Colleen Hammond | News editor 11/5/2020 On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hosted his final campaign rally at Heinz Field. To adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens of cars packed with Biden supporters in masks and Biden-Harris shirts. While Biden and his running mate … Continue reading Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

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Opinions

A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

11/05/2020 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As a fourth-year college student living in Pittsburgh, I have become quite acquainted with the area and its innumerable qualities that serve as the foundation of such a bustling and energetic city. From exploring the streets of South Side to cheering on Big Ben and the Steelers at Heinz Field, the Steel City has given me a home, away … Continue reading A call for action is needed to improve Pittsburgh’s subpar air quality

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Features

Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

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