In a rolling mill shed at the old LTV site in Hazelwood, people are once again working with steel. They're members of the Industrial Arts Co-op, and they're using structural steel I beams and other pieces of steel from the surrounding industrial landscape to build an enormous sculpture reflecting the Pittsburgh area's legendary connection to large-scale steel production. The sculpture has two main elements -- a hot metal ladel and two representations of steelworkers. When finished, it will be placed on the newly developed Southside Riverfront Park and Trail. The co-op would like to have the piece installed in the fall so it can be part of the city's 250th anniversary celebration. Attaching the head to one of the figures on a recent Friday were Tim Kaulen (on ground), Brandon Barber (standing on figure's arm) and Corey Lyons.

Students stressed by the pressures of finals week found some slobbery but welcome relief recently near the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. Several certified therapy dogs from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society relaxed, licked, wagged and in general enjoyed getting attention from students whose minds were otherwise burdened by upcoming tests. The dogs have been visiting the university every Tuesday evening to provide emotional therapy and stress relief.