Culture / Dear Kelly Archives

‘Oh We Belong’ end-of-year celebration fosters inclusivity, shared spaces

By Amy Zhang, Staff Writer • April 17, 2023

The Office of Inclusion and Belonging hosted its first annual “Oh We Belong” event on Friday afternoon. Students from diverse student organizations and communities gathered on the sixth floor of the William Pitt Union to enjoy international cuisine, music and raffle prizes.

Romanian Room Committee marches into spring with the luck of Mărțișor

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023

The Romanian Nationality Room Committee hosted an event to celebrate Mărțișor, a monthlong Romanian holiday that about 30 people attended. On March 1, Romanian people give Mărțișor to their loved ones as a part of the spring holiday celebration.

New vintage store provides sustainable, affordable fashion to Pittsburgh residents

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023

Mike Lang, a South Hills resident and founder of Fifty One Ten Vintage on Penn Avenue, opened his store in East Liberty in 2020. He founded Twisted Vintage in 2022, and their most recent location, Vintage on 51, opened last week

Crown Culture club educates about beauty, history of Black hair

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • February 21, 2023

As Black History Month nears its end, students in Pitt’s Crown Culture club are hard at work. They are hosting workshops to educate others on the rich history behind Black hairstyles, as well as teaching members how to create those hairstyles on themselves and others.

Pitt Marriage Pact struggles to help students find love, so far

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023

A survey promising true love circulated among thousands of skeptical, curious and excited Pitt students last month. The Marriage Pact boasts, “Leave it up to our algorithm and find your perfect backup plan today,” but Pitt students don’t seem so lucky.

ASA Culture Fair features hip hop dancing, taekwondo and more

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

Fashion, food and dancing filled the WPU Assembly Room at this year's Asian Student Alliance Culture Fair on Sunday night. Students presented gems from their cultures, bringing it all together in a joint fashion show.

Alumni Network ensures Pitt experience doesn’t end with graduation

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

Pitt’s traditions and special events are a hallmark of a great college experience, but this connection to the University doesn’t have to end after students graduate. The Pitt Alumni Network offers many more annual trips and events to keep the Pitt spirit alive long after graduation.

10 perks you may not know you have as a Pitt student

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • January 30, 2023

Being a Panther has its perks 一 but many people don’t know what they are. Here’s a round-up of 10 advantages there are to life at Pitt.

Indian Nationality Room Committee celebrates Republic Day with traditional music, dance

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Attendees enjoyed Bharatham dance performances, Hindi music and snacking on samosas and pakoras to celebrate Indian culture. The event honored India’s Republic Day, the national holiday commemorating India’s independence as a nation.

‘How much do you pay for rent?’: We asked South Oakland residents about their rent and took a look inside their apartments

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022

The trend “How much do you pay for rent?” swept TikTok a few months ago. So The Pitt News staff teamed up to explore one of Pitt students’ most popular living locations 一 South Oakland.