Zion Schenk

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Livia LaMarca |Zion Schenk

February 6, 2025 On Jan. 20, the day of the presidential inauguration, Elon Musk gave a speech which he concluded with not one, but two Nazi salutes. Although the gesture was obvious and easily identifiable as a Nazi salute, many people are arguing that it was instead just an awkward gesture. They are arguing this despite the fact that, in the past, Musk has responded to and agreed with antisemitic conspiracy posts on his own platform X.

Nov 20, 2024 | pittnews.com | Zion Schenk |Maxine Van Nortwick

The University of Pittsburgh Gamelan Ensemble played at the Bellefield Hall Auditorium on Nov. 18th, inviting the public and anyone affiliated with the University to hear the traditional sounds of the Sundanese drumming ensemble. The concert consisted of an hour of musicality, cultural exploration and community. Gamelan is a musical style that originated from Indonesia and has three main styles — Balinese, Javanese and Sundanese.

Nov 20, 2024 | pittnews.com | Zion Schenk |Kyla Mitchell

Pitt’s Gamelan Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Monday, Nov. 18. Pitt’s Gamelan Ensemble performs in Bellefield Hall on Monday, Nov. 18.

Nov 19, 2024 | pittnews.com | Zion Schenk |Irene Moran

From baking treats to ice skating in the cold weather, there is so much to do during the holidays. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another holiday, there are so many great things to do to make this time of the year. Spending time with the people you love during the holiday season is one of the best ways to pass the time. During this time of the year, ideally, everyone is able to relax a bit, and quality time is a great de-stresser.

Nov 19, 2024 | pittnews.com | Zion Schenk

November 19, 2024 After the results of the election and Donald Trump’s win, Democrats are scrambling to understand why Kamala Harris lost. Although it’s difficult to really understand the exact reasons her campaign failed, there are a few answers I believe to have played a major role in her difficult and unfortunate loss. First of all, one of Trump’s biggest selling points for his campaign was that he was going to fix the economy.