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Gotta catch ’em all: How to keep yourself healthy for finals, Pokémon-style

By Stephanie Roman / Staff Writer • December 8, 2014

Finals week looms ahead like the Elite Four, and the path there is the same: Victory Road. In between studying and playing the new Pokémon games, recall the lessons you learned in Trainers’ School....

Forget Mozart: Studying doesn’t need classical music backdrop

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor • December 8, 2014

Some subscribe to the belief that classical music can boost intelligence — the “Mozart Effect.” I’m not here to bust myths, but, when it comes to studying, I’ve almost always favored rock bands...

TPN’s Copy Chef tackles quick recipes to save time for studies

By Ellie Petrosky / Copy Chief • December 8, 2014

As final exams and deadlines approach, spending time in the kitchen is the last thing on my mind.Trust me — I’m definitely the type of person who prefers making a run to Chipotle or to pick up Chinese...

City raises money, hope for charity this season

By Nerine Sivagnanam / Staff Writer • December 7, 2014

While most Pitt students are thankful that final exams are over, some in the Pittsburgh community would be thankful simply for having a winter jacket. Pitt students are working to make that happen. According...

Unconventional holiday traditions take hold at Pitt

By Meagan Hart / Staff Writer • December 7, 2014

Alex Andrea’s family sacks Secret Santa each holiday season in favor of Fat Santa.“Anybody that wants to come to our family Christmas party is welcome. We have an open door policy for family, friends,...

End of the road: Board reflects on initiatives

By Abbey Reighard and Emily Ahlin / The Pitt News Staff • December 7, 2014

While the majority of the Board spent their terms trying to pass campaign initiatives, almost half the members passed in their resignation letters. During the SGB term, which began Jan. 6, 2014, and ends...

Student-organized, anti-police brutality protest spans city, lasts four hours

By Danielle Fox and Harrison Kaminsky / The Pitt News Staff • December 5, 2014

Hundreds of Pittsburghers set out on Friday night to show the city “what democracy looks like,” marching for eight miles in the December rain.Roughly 400 protesters with signs, posters, megaphones...

Don’t be scared to dumpster dive

By Aby Briner / Staff Illustrator • November 14, 2014

In college, thrift like your wallet depends on it

By Courtney Linder / Columnist • November 14, 2014

What do you think of first when you hear the words “college apartment?” Front lawns, covered in beer bottles and debris? A futon covered in stains of which you dare not question the origin? Perhaps...

Four ways to be the collegiate Iron Chef

By Stephen Caruso / Columnist • November 14, 2014

Cooking may seem intimidating, but you don’t have to be an Iron Chef to do it. Crafting decent meals just requires some creativity and knowing the flavors you like. Considering the average meal out for...