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Notes From an Average Girl | Long-distance friendships

By Madeline Milchman, Senior Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

In this edition of Notes From an Average Girl, senior staff writer Madeline Milchman writes about how she manages a long-distance friendship in college and what makes these important connections worth the miles.

The Ladybug | The birth family search and DNA kits

By Abigail Duncan, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

In this edition of The Ladybug, Abigail Duncan discusses her recent struggles with finding her identity as an adoptee and how she answers difficult questions regarding her birth parents.

The Pitt News Sports Podcast | Inside the NCAA and college basketball

By Jermaine Sykes and Matthew Scabilloni • March 1, 2024

Jermaine Sykes sits down with returning guest and senior staff writer Matthew Scabilloni on “The Pitt News Sports Podcast” to discuss the new NCAA Football 25, the recent change of two major rules in NCAA women’s volleyball and Pitt men’s and women’s basketball programs.

Fully Booked | Sometimes I hate reading

By Evin Verburgge, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

In this edition of Fully Booked, staff writer Evin Verbrugge discusses times when she dislikes readings and what she does to fix that.

Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

By Belle O'Hara, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara reflects on her original disdain for rereading books to then learning to love and appreciate the act.

Offbeat | An Icon Living: My Favorite Dua Lipa Instagram Posts This Year

By Jillian Rowan, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

In this week’s installment of Offbeat, staff writer Jillian Rowan raves about musician and model Dua Lipa’s IG posts.

The Archives | Enter the ‘Storage Closet’ of SKIMS founder and media personality, Kim Kardashian

By Hannah Beil, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

In this edition of The Archives, staff writer Hannah Beil describes the extensive capsule wardrobe of the one and only Kim Kardashian, a new brand ambassador of Balenciaga.

Meaning at the Movies | ‘Rye Lane’: Romance and Realism

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

In this edition of Meaning at the Movies, staff writer Lauren Deaton reviews “Rye Lane” and discusses how realistic rom-coms offer a hopeful faith in love.

Panthers on Politics | Primaries and Caucuses

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • February 23, 2024

On this episode of “Panthers on Politics,” hosts Ruby Scupp and Claire Gatz briefly explain to listeners the differences between primary elections and caucuses and important upcoming events regarding elections.

Long Story Short | Time to start putting the ‘A’ in Steam

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024

Almost a month ago, someone asked staff writer Emma Hannan, "If you like to act so much, then why don't you just become an actor?" In this first edition of “Long Story Short,” she answers that question.