Anniversary of Mac Miller’s death impacts Pittsburgh

9/10/2020 Capri Scarcelli | Arts and Entertainment Editor Two years have passed since beloved rap/hip-hop artist Mac Miller tragically lost his life due to accidental drug overdose. On Sept. 7, 2018, the Pittsburgh native, age 26, was found unresponsive on the floor of his studio home in Los Angeles and later pronounced dead by paramedics; wherein, just days prior, Miller was quoted saying he was … Continue reading Anniversary of Mac Miller’s death impacts Pittsburgh

Choo Jackson’s Anime 2 can’t win rap fans in the streaming age

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 04/04/19 The new album Anime 2, by Choo Jackson, formerly of Mac Miller’s Most Dope Family, fails to adapt to the times. Anime 2 hit number 158 on the iTunes charts in its first week but has not made the charts on any other music site. While this does not seem notable at first, it is worth understanding that this … Continue reading Choo Jackson’s Anime 2 can’t win rap fans in the streaming age

Randyland founders benefit from fundraiser

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Randyland, a full-sized house located at 1501 Arch Street on the North Side that serves as an art exhibit, is a staple for people visiting Pittsburgh or a weekend activity for Duquesne students. Now, people are giving back to Randy Gilson, the owner, in a time of need. Last year, Gilson found out that his partner of 23 years, … Continue reading Randyland founders benefit from fundraiser

GO:OD Weekend: After release of new album, Mac Miller returns home to reconnect with fans

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief Just 24 hours after dropping his first major label release, Mac Miller is certain he won’t drop anything else soon. Especially not in a softball game against his own fans on a field just minutes away from his recording studio in Lawrenceville. So when a ball is hit his way, Mac – sporting a custom green-and-white jersey with his real … Continue reading GO:OD Weekend: After release of new album, Mac Miller returns home to reconnect with fans