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Weekend Watchlist | Period Pieces

By The Pitt News Staff • January 20, 2022

A new year usually means looking into the future, but this week The Pitt News staff is spicing it up with some blasts from the past. Here are some period pieces we think you’ll enjoy.

Fresh Perspective | Setting up for success this semester

By Julia Smeltzer, Staff Writer • January 20, 2022

In this week’s edition of Fresh Perspective, Julia Smeltzer gives advice for taking care of your mental health in an uncertain time.

Sports Podcast | Spring Sports

By Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes • January 18, 2022

Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss what Pitt athletics has to offer in the spring semester.

The Queer Corner | The perks of taking your time

By Rachel Bachy, Staff Writer • January 13, 2022

In this week’s edition of The Queer Corner, staff writer Rachel Bachy discusses coming-of-age heartache and the crushing weight of time — in a queer way, of course.

Kickin’ the Bucket | Back to basics: Decomposition

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2022

In this edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks about what happens to the body after death and the process of decomposition.

Offbeat | 5 books that made me get out of my own way

By Jillian Rowan, Staff Writer • January 9, 2022

In this week’s installment of Offbeat, staff writer Jillian Rowan discusses five publications that benefit mental, physical and emotional wellness.

Level Up! | Games that made my childhood

By Sinéad McDevitt, Digital Manager • January 9, 2022

In the first installment of Level Up!, Digital Manager Sinéad McDevitt goes over nostalgic games from her childhood.

Super Specific | Managing the multiverse

By Diana Velasquez, Contributing Editor • January 9, 2022

In this week’s edition of Super Specific, Culture Editor Diana Velasquez breaks down the Marvel Multiverse.

The Pitt Prescription | How to cope with stress and burnout

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2021

In this week’s edition of The Pitt Prescription, Elizabeth Donnelly gives advice for how to avoid burnout and stress.

Mosaic of Learning | How to handle finals week

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021

In this week’s edition of Mosaic of Learning, staff writer Khushi Rai gives advice for getting through finals week.