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The Pitt News Sports Podcast | Torrey Stafford is a ‘student of the game’

By Jermaine Sykes and Matthew Scabilloni • April 4, 2024

Assistant sports editor Jermaine Sykes and senior staff writer Matthew Scabilloni are back for another episode of “The Pitt News Sports Podcast” where they sit down with volleyball star Torrey Stafford to discuss her path to Pitt and her life in Pittsburgh and as a dominant player on the court.

Meaning at the Movies | ‘All of Us Strangers’: All of us grieving

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

In this edition of Meaning at the Movies, staff writer Lauren Deaton explores themes of love, grief and the connections between only children and their parents.

Don’t Be a Stranger | Chasing Time

By Sophia Viggiano, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

On this edition of Don’t Be a Stranger, staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses the feeling of running out of time and how to savor the present moment.

The Ladybug | ‘Joy Ride’ and accepting love

By Abigail Duncan, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

In this edition of The Ladybug, Abigail Duncan discusses Chinese adoptee representation in the film ‘Joy Ride’ and connects it to her own personal experiences as an adoptee.

For the Plot | ‘Spanish Love Deception’ review

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

In this edition of For The Plot, Emily Handrahan explores the complicated love story of Catalina Martín and Aaron Blackford in Elena Armas’ debut book “The Spanish Love Deception.”

Notes From an Average Girl | Searching for satisfaction

By Madeline Milchman, Senior Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

In this edition of Notes From an Average Girl, senior staff writer Madeline Milchman writes about her struggles with regaining her motivation and finding purpose on campus as a burnt-out college student.

Fully Booked | Celebrating Female Authors

By Evin Verbrugge, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

In this edition of Fully Booked, staff writer Evin Verbrugge offers readers a collection of novels written by female authors in honor of Women’s History Month.

Shamelessly Compiled | Something about being a regular

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

In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara writes about her experiences being a regular at local coffee shops and how it reflects her past experiences in customer service.

Long Story Short | What is femininity in fashion?

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Almost 20 years ago today, Carrie Bradshaw uttered the iconic words, “Men I may not know, but shoes, shoes I know.” I can relate to this quote as I love fashion, almost concerningly so.

The Archives | Levi’s pioneered authentic Western wear, believe it or not

By Hannah Beil, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

In this edition of The Archives, staff writer Hannah Beil provides the timeline of Levi Strauss & Co. from the birth of denim in the American West to its permanent cultural stamp today.