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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Clark Chilson poses for a photo in his office.

Clark Chilson: Teaching Zen

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Right before his 19th birthday, Pitt religious studies professor Clark Chilson made a decision that would change his life forever. Standing at a crossroads in his academic career, Chilson opted to pack...

Alex Borg poses for a photo with an accordion on Soldiers and Sailors Lawn.

Alex Borg: Her accordion anchors a ‘no-man Jimmy Buffett band’

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor April 12, 2024

A bulky, boxy suitcase sat tucked under Alex Borg’s bed on the third floor of Nordenberg Hall during her first year at Pitt. During moments when the dorm sounded a bit too quiet, a lucky few crowded...

Mark Kramer poses for a photo outside The Corner in West Oakland.

Mark Kramer: Writer and empathy farmer

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Walking into Mark Kramer’s office is like entering a mosaic of mementos. Pictures of his two children sit on his desk, and trinkets cover shelves along one wall. The shelves are also full of books that...

Shay Roth talks with others about her work.

Shay Roth: Health literacy warrior

By Gabriela Herring, Staff Columnist April 9, 2024

Shay Roth graduates from the University of Pittsburgh for the second time this spring — this time as a published author. “It’s funny — I never expected it to snowball into what it's become,...

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