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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

Long Story Short | Time to start putting the ‘A’ in Steam

Long Story Short | Time to start putting the ‘A’ in Steam

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer February 16, 2024
Almost a month ago, someone asked staff writer Emma Hannan, "If you like to act so much, then why don't you just become an actor?" In this first edition of “Long Story Short,” she answers that question.
Pitt baseball players look out for the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Pitt baseball hopes to rebound in 2024

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

As the spring sports season rapidly approaches, Pitt baseball enters its 2024 campaign looking to exceed expectations despite placing at the bottom of Atlantic Coast Conference preseason rankings. Following...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) and graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) jump for a rebound against Florida State on Feb. 8 at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball comes up short against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (7-19, 1-12 ACC) came into Thursday’s game against North Carolina (16-9, 8-5 ACC) with the hopes of busting their five-game losing streak on the road at Carmichael Arena. Despite...

Love letters from Tuesday evening’s workshop in the Text and conText Lab of Hillman Library.

‘Love in Letters’ participants print labors of love on Hillman’s 19th-century press

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor February 16, 2024

Red is the quintessential color of love, festooning the first half of February each year. But according to Megan Massanelli, archives and special collections engagement and outreach librarian for the University...

Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan pose for photographers upon arrival at the season three launch of the television series “Bridgerton” on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in London.

Opinion | Is ‘Bridgerton’ Season Three worth the wait?

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor February 16, 2024
On Valentine’s Day morning, I rolled out of bed and hopped onto the livestream to get a first look at “Bridgerton” Season Three. I may have gotten only a two-minute look, that has since been shared to the vast world of social media, but let me tell you — I am so unbelievably excited.
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Pitt named top Fulbright producing institution for U.S. students, ninth time since 2013

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Pitt a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students for the 2023-24 academic year on Feb. 13. This is the ninth time Pitt has received the award since 2013.
Opinion | Social media affects our views on sex in both positive, negative ways — especially for adolescents

Opinion | Social media affects our views on sex in both positive, negative ways — especially for adolescents

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist February 15, 2024
Naturally, as you're growing up and experiencing puberty and your body starts changing, you start to like people and understand the idea of sex, sexual encounters and pleasure. However, as social media has escalated and kids are joining social media sites at younger and younger ages, it’s worth considering what type of content they are seeing online.
A heart shaped lock attached to the fencing of the Schenley Bridge.

‘Unattractive’: Students share awkward dates

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Going on first dates can be intimidating or awkward at times. Aakanksha Wunnava went on one with high hopes but later found out her date had a big secret.  “I met this guy because he came up to me...

Flower bouquets at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Students celebrate all types of love this Valentine’s Day

By Ryleigh Lord and Colm Slevin February 15, 2024
Although Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day dedicated to celebrating romantic love, more and more people on campus are changing the narrative by using the day to recognize all types of love — including a love of eating chocolate.
Pitt’s Student Health Services in Nordenberg Hall.

Roundup of student reproductive, sexual health and safety resources

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor February 15, 2024
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, The Pitt News has compiled a list of sexual and relationship resources for students.
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