From holiday decorations to songs from the Salvation Army’s band, Gabby DeMarchi said during Christmas Day at Pitt, “the spirit is there.”
“Towers and The Eatery are kind of turned into a little...
The year was 1893, and the eyes of America were focused on Chicago and the dazzling World’s Columbian Exposition, the most lavish world’s fair to date. Looking down from the Exposition’s icon, the...
By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer
• December 8, 2023
David DeJong opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by addressing the recent shuttle accident and loss of Emily Watson, the supervisor of the transport department at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
“We...
Despite the festive atmosphere created by the Cathedral’s Christmas tree decorations and the subtle snowfall on a cold day, personal struggles persist on campus. In the midst of finals season, students find their own ways to remain in the holiday spirit.
Faculty, staff and students gathered with community members in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon to attend an event titled “Community United in Compassion.” The event featured an open discussion where those in attendance could pose questions to the panelists and share thoughts about the importance of compassion in a community during times of conflict.
Studies show that the heightened levels of stress and anxiety that students experience during finals week may cause a decline in student mental health. The University of Pittsburgh has been working with mental health professionals the past few years on ways to support students during finals season.
During its last meeting of the semester, Student Government Board discussed an upcoming meeting with Vice Provost Bonner and other funding related initiatives.
According to Claire Donnellan, the best places to study for finals are ones filled with other people “doing the same thing” as her.
“I just need to be in an environment where people are going...
Lucy Lande said final essays provide a greater opportunity to exercise creativity than traditional final exams.
“It can help your work stand out,” Lande, a first-year anthropology major, said....