[2] Founded in 2006 by Elana Schlenker as a nonprofit organization, The Original is supported by the Sprout Fund, and grants from various departments at the University of Pittsburgh, and The Original Hot Dog Shop.

[2] Printed copies are distributed free of charge throughout the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including coffee shops, art galleries, and bookstores.

[1] The magazine publishers hold an annual "Arts and Crap Fair", allowing local artists to showcase and sell their work.

[5] The magazine's cover and table of contents design has received awards from the College Media Advisers.

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