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Opinion | Live-action remakes: Just because we can doesn’t mean we should

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • February 28, 2024

The phenomenon of live-action adaptations consistently failing to meet the standards of their original stories begs the question of why they should even exist at all.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, a slight increase from last year

By Abby Lipold and Ryleigh Lord • February 28, 2024

Pitt’s eighth annual Day of Giving took place on Tuesday, Feb. 27. 11,472 donors participated and raised $2,466,611.

ASL Club hosts ‘Deaf Patient’s Perspective’ event

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

Video Remoting Interpreting allows deaf individuals to communicate verbally using translating technology and is commonly used in health care settings. Although Jenna Barkey said she’s preferred an in-person...

Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

By Belle O'Hara, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara reflects on her original disdain for rereading books to then learning to love and appreciate the act.

Pitt extends commitment deadline for fall 2024 to May 15

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • February 27, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh is extending the commitment deadline for fall 2024 first-year admitted students from May 1 to May 15. The extension comes after the U.S. Department of Education announced...

Student Government Board, in their own words

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

Ahead of the 2024-25 elections, The Pitt News spoke to multiple members of Student Government Board about the organization and its role on Pitt’s campus.

Pitt baseball shows promise in weekend series in Texas

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

Pitt baseball (5-1, 0-0 ACC) left Corpus Christi, Texas, this weekend with three huge early season wins. The Panthers defeated Washington in dramatic fashion on Friday night before losing to the defending...

Opinion | Give Quinta Brunson her flowers

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • February 27, 2024

Quinta Brunson is an actress, writer, producer and comedian. She currently is the producer, writer, creator and leading actress in the hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Brunson has earned well-deserved recognition for her creativity from all directions for her work on Abbott.

Pitt men’s basketball stares down key opportunity against Clemson

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer • February 27, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) is coming off of a volatile week as it prepares for its final road trip of the regular season that commences with a matchup against Clemson (19-8, 9-7 ACC) on Tuesday....

Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • February 26, 2024

This column isn’t to say that you shouldn’t want to have a romantic partner or yearn for affection. I just found that, for me, I have finally accepted that the time will come when it comes.