EDITORIAL - California overturns gay marriage ban
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
On May 15, California's Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on gay marriage, a decision that could allow same-sex couples in the state to legally marry.
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By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
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Cop shoots, kills man wielding meat cleaver
By Staff Report
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
A tense confrontation between a landlord and a tenant wielding a meat cleaver ended with a fatal shooting Friday afternoon. A police officer shot the tenant, Nang T. Nguyen, in the chest just after 3 p.m. at the corner of Bates and Atwood streets.
In memoriam: Jared Beiswenger
By Caitlin Kasunich / Staff Writer
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
Throughout his life, Jared Beiswenger loved to play and watch sports of every kind. At Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pa., he ran track and field. When he arrived at the University of Pittsburgh, he played intramural basketball and football.
City calls artists to Penn Ave.
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
Think Soho. Think Temple Bar District in Dublin. Now think Penn Avenue.
Featured Photo: Pumping it up
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
Greg Spirk break dances as fellow dancers Chris Jaeger (left) and Kenny Tsang (center) watch at PUMP's first Friday. The Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project hosts young professionals Downtown every Friday. For full story, see the Arts ' Entertainment section.
Age works against Indy
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Starring: Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf and Cate Blanchett Directed by Steven Spielberg Paramount Pictures / Lucasfilm C+He's got the whip and the fedora. Harrison Ford even has the charisma to reprise his role of Indiana Jones.
Dress down Fridays take a new meaning
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
PUMP's Stay and Play Fridays Sponsored by PUMP 5 to 9 p.m. Every Friday through Aug.
Karaoke fans should sing hearts out, says author
By Pitt News Staff
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: The Ultimate Guide to Karaoke Domination By Raina Lee Chronicle BooksKaraoke enthusiast Raina Lee follows the old adage of "write what you know," whether she's dominating the stage or just having fun.
Can the Penguins freeze out Detroit?
By Nick LaMantia and Jay Huerbin / Staff Writers
published: Wed, 28 May, 2008
After Monday night's 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Penguins breezed through the first three rounds of the playoffs, but have they run into the buzz saw known as Detroit? What's gone wrong?
