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A guide to the best outdoor study spaces around campus

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2022

Here’s a guide to some of the best outdoor study spaces on campus 一 from a student who prefers to work with a little fresh air and white background noise.

‘The power of art in everyday spaces’: Local poets celebrate Oakland’s past, present and future in new OBID sidewalk poetry project

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022

Walking around Oakland, students and community members alike may have noticed poems spray painted onto various sidewalks. These poems are part of Oakland Business Improvements District’s first ever sidewalk poetry program.

5 movies to get you back to school

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022

From ‘Dead Poets Society’ to ‘Legally Blonde,’ here are 5 movies to come back to throughout the school year.

University Library System receives $1 million grant to fund the August Wilson Archive

By Punya Bhasin, Culture Editor • August 18, 2022

The University of Pittsburgh Library System and the Henry L. Hillman Foundation announced a $1 million dollar grant towards the August Wilson Archive, which is scheduled to open to the public in January.

Six places every Panther must visit around campus

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 16, 2022

Being a Pitt student has its perks, especially when you can visit various cool places for free. With your Pitt Student ID, you can venture throughout the city and experience Pittsburgh, all without spending a single penny.

Five things you can do to survive the first week of school

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 12, 2022

The first week of college can be hard, especially being a first-year. Being in a new city with new people can be scary, so here are five things you can do to survive the first week of school.

Staff Picks: Favorite Dining Spots on Campus

By The Pitt News Staff • August 11, 2022

Welcome to campus! Whether you’re a nervous freshman or returning student, the choice of food on campus is endless and sometimes intimidating. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to let you know our staff’s favorite dining spots that you can try out and hopefully make one of your favorites too.

Five things to avoid doing your first week of school

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • August 3, 2022

The beginning of your first year means something different for everyone. For some it’s the freedom of being out on their own, for others it’s their first time without their parents or any real adult supervision around. You have to do your own laundry and pay for groceries, and it can be overwhelming. To help, here are five things to avoid doing your first week.

5 films about the importance of abortion rights during a post Roe v. Wade world

By Punya Bhasin, Culture Editor • July 12, 2022

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the loss of rights and freedoms for all individuals with a uterus have left many people in need of some inspiration and hope. Here are some movies that will help you reflect on the history of Roe v. Wade, the journey of individuals who deal with unplanned pregnancies, and reproductive freedom.

Review | ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ — a comedy without laughter

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • July 12, 2022

The followup to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ struggles to capture the magic of its predecessor.