The Pitt Prescription: Exploring medical marijuana as alternative medicine
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
More states are beginning to legalize the use of medical marijuana (AKA medical cannabis) and some patients are getting the opportunity to try new therapies for previously difficult to treat conditions.
The Outbreak | Cannabis, coronavirus and boredom
By Anonymous Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
To be honest, I am not sure if I would be able to keep my sanity during this quarantine without weed to take the edge off.
College Compass: Tips for surviving online finals
By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Even if students have all the time in the world during quarantine, it can feel really difficult to stay organized in the midst of this lifestyle change.
Weekend Watchlist: Cathartic classics
April 16, 2020
This weekend, we’re watching stuff that makes you cry, laugh-cry, cry so hard you laugh, or laugh until you start crying — anything that leaves you feeling emotionally fulfilled afterward.
The Quarantine Cookbook: Frying the perfect pickle at home
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
April 16, 2020
Some people overlook the beauty of the fried pickle, but we firmly believe that there is no better snack.
The Outbreak | A view of the pandemic from my hammock
By Delilah Bourque, Contributing Editor
April 14, 2020
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been one silver lining — the increasingly warm and often-sunny weather in Pittsburgh. On days when there’s not a cloud in the sky, my favorite thing to do is take my hammock to different spots around Oakland.
The Sexy Times | The hunt for better (ethical) porn
By Genna Edwards, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
Last week, I tried to watch porn with my boyfriend of two years. Emphasis on the “tried.” I’d love to tell you that you should try it too, that it was the most thrilling night of my early-20s life, but alas — we both hated it.
The Pitt Prescription: Putting an end to sedentary behavior
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2020
Ever since starting online classes and having meetings via Zoom, student pharmacist Elizabeth Donnelly has almost constantly been sitting in a chair.
Creative Corner: Inside (or outside) the lines of your own DIY coloring book
By Caroline Kulczycky, Guest Blogger
April 9, 2020
Fresh air, Netflix and reading can only do so much. Sometimes you need to bring out the big guns — colored pencils and crayons.
College Compass: How to make this 5-month summer break productive
By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
I know I’m not the only one who feels disappointed that my summer internship was canceled — as a rising senior, this summer was going to be a vital step in my future career, Ana Altchek writes.