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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Nathaniel Palmer: A huge production

Nathaniel Palmer: A huge production

By Siddhi Shockey April 13, 2020
Nathaniel Palmer, a junior communications major and Pittsburgh native, discovered his talent for music making during middle school.
Kirsten Wade: Wading into the unknown

Kirsten Wade: Wading into the unknown

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer April 13, 2020
In her four years as a Pitt student, Wade has assembled an exhaustive resume encompassing research, mentorship and a whole host of interdisciplinary projects more seamlessly than most people write a grocery list. She’s an urban studies and neuroscience double major with minors in Spanish and chemistry and a concentration in Latin American studies.
Emiola J. Oriola: Fostering faith in each other

Emiola J. Oriola: Fostering faith in each other

By Caroline Bourque April 12, 2020

Emiola J. Oriola is a practicing Christian — and has been all his life. But on any given day, you have a good chance of catching him at a Quran study. Or at a Shabbat dinner. Or a Diwali festival. It...

Ashley Van Slyke: Reshaping how we reach others

Ashley Van Slyke: Reshaping how we reach others

By Madison Brewer April 9, 2020

Growing up, Ashley Van Slyke was used to helping people in her community, frequently volunteering with her family and church. Her main problem was figuring out how to do that professionally. “Originally,...

Tim Pearce: Taking life at a snail’s pace

Tim Pearce: Taking life at a snail’s pace

By Brian Gentry April 8, 2020
Tim Pearce is a hidden gem at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, where he serves as the curator of the collection of mollusks. He’s a snail maniac, something that’s propelled him to TikTok fame with more than 100,000 followers
Mary Roche: Advocating loudly, listening closely

Mary Roche: Advocating loudly, listening closely

By Rebecca Johnson April 8, 2020

When Mary Roche delivers speeches about stalking, physical abuse and coercion in real-life college relationships, she uses a pop culture reference as a jumping point — “Twilight.” “You’re...

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