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Pitt athletes build chemistry from rooming together

By Adam Richman / for The Pitt News • November 13, 2015

After a game, men’s soccer midfielders Raj Kahlon and Darcy Bloemen unwind and break down the action — by playing Madden back in their apartment. “Madden is a strategic game, so after soccer, we’ll...

Scouting the Oakland neighborhoods

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • November 13, 2015

Finding a place to live can be more daunting than a charging 250-pound linebacker. Thousands of students scramble every winter to find housing, hoping for a good fit and avoid the scrum. With such a big...

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...

Freshmen, living on campus isn’t that great

By Andrew Boschert / Columnist • November 14, 2014

Although South Oakland can be kind of gross and landlords can be kind of stingy, should first-year students live in on-campus dormitories? The practice is near-universal for large schools to emphasize...