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Pitt religious orgs adapt to COVID-19 guidelines

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2022

For religious organizations at Pitt, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a serious challenge, as most typically focus on fostering community and togetherness.

‘Pretty exhausting’: Student EMTs describe work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022

Pitt students who are also EMTs said the COVID-19 pandemic has added extra stress to the job.

Ranking current ‘Euphoria’ memes from season 2

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • February 7, 2022

In honor of what must be an 80% increase in usage on culture editor Diana Velasquez’s Twitter account, let's rank “Euphoria” memes.

Ballet club takes center stage for dancers of all kinds

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022

Ballet performances incorporate several artistic elements to make each show memorable. Detailed costumes, hours of rehearsals and training all come together in this art form, according to Pitt’s ballet club production chair Kristina Arriaga.

Pitt welcomes the Year of the Tiger with a Lunar New Year celebration

By Renee Dubaich, For The Pitt News • February 4, 2022

Pitt students and faculty stopped by the Global Hub on Wednesday to enjoy the Lunar New Year celebration. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a festival that celebrates the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar.

‘Good representation is essential’: Jurnee Smollett talks Black voices at PPC event

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • February 4, 2022

In partnership with Pitt’s Black Action Society, the Pitt Program Council hosted “An Evening with Jurnee Smollett” at the William Pitt Union Wednesday night.

‘Have to be a tougher basketball team’: Panthers fall to Blue Devils 54-39

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022

The Blue Devils prevailed over the Panthers 54-39 in a low-scoring game with plenty of turnovers. This loss marks the Panther’s fourth loss in their last five games.

Gainey hears mixed feelings on Oakland Crossings at town hall

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 4, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey held a virtual town hall to discuss the Oakland Crossings project on Wednesday. As part of his 30-day pause on the proposal, Gainey listened to comments from students and residents at the town hall.

The Queer Corner | History is Black and queer

By Rachel Bachy, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2022

In this week’s edition of The Queer Corner, senior staff writer Rachel Bachy discusses the legacies and impacts of several important figures in Black and queer history.

Pitt adds 291 new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 25

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 3, 2022

Pitt officials said Thursday that 241 students and 50 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.