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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist

Irene is a third year Psychology major with a minor in Sociology. She is from Philadelphia, PA and enjoys music, poetry, film, and much more. As a musician herself, she intends to write a lot about different bands and artists. You can reach out to Irene through

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Opinion | The best ways to make the most of the holiday season

Opinion | The best ways to make the most of the holiday season

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
November 19, 2024
People walk through the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | We still do not need a new 76ers arena

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
November 5, 2024
Opinion | So, what is frienship?

Opinion | So, what is frienship?

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
October 28, 2024
Opinion | A Spotify Daylist lookover and why I think it is a great addition to Spotify

Opinion | A Spotify Daylist lookover and why I think it is a great addition to Spotify

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
October 9, 2024
A 3D rendering of 76 Place, the new 76ers arena.

Opinion | I’m pissed off about the new Sixers arena — and so are most Philadelphians

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
September 30, 2024
Opinion | My underrated albums of the year so far

Opinion | My underrated albums of the year so far

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
September 23, 2024
Opinion | Brat summer is over — it’s time for adventurous autumn

Opinion | Brat summer is over — it’s time for adventurous autumn

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
September 8, 2024
Opinion | I am ready for fall and you should be too

Opinion | I am ready for fall and you should be too

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist
September 2, 2024
Opinion | People’s favorite food places in Pittsburgh

Opinion | People’s favorite food places in Pittsburgh

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
August 26, 2024
Opinion | Remember to keep your mental health a top priority this school year

Opinion | Remember to keep your mental health a top priority this school year

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
August 21, 2024
Opinion | The many emotions you will feel during your college years — and some of my personal experiences

Opinion | The many emotions you will feel during your college years — and some of my personal experiences

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
August 8, 2024
Opinion | Back to Pittsburgh: Pitt student’s vacation back to the Burgh

Opinion | Back to Pittsburgh: Pitt student’s vacation back to the Burgh

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
June 26, 2024
Opinion | Wildwood, New Jersey — the beach city that will always be nostalgic to me

Opinion | Wildwood, New Jersey — the beach city that will always be nostalgic to me

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
June 5, 2024
Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
April 9, 2024
Members of Sweet Pill pose for a picture.

Opinion | Sweet Pill — a band you should get into

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
April 1, 2024
Jason Kelce high fives a fan at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LII Victory Parade on Feb. 8, 2018.

Opinion | Jason Kelce will go down as a Philly legend

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
March 18, 2024
Opinion | Having a mixed music taste is amazing

Opinion | Having a mixed music taste is amazing

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
March 5, 2024
Opinion | The college experience does get better, trust me

Opinion | The college experience does get better, trust me

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
February 26, 2024
Opinion | Why is it so hard to overcome writer's block?

Opinion | Why is it so hard to overcome writer’s block?

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
February 22, 2024
A distraught student with a Valentine’s Day-themed background.

Opinion | Valentine’s Day is for people not in relationships, too

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
February 12, 2024
Opinion | Midwest emo music: A debate

Opinion | Midwest emo music: A debate

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
February 5, 2024
Green Day playing at the Hella Mega Tour.

Review | Green Day’s ‘Saviors’ might be the best pop punk album of the year

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
February 1, 2024
Poetry | Lover and Liar

Poetry | Lover and Liar

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
January 29, 2024
Opinion | Stubbornness … why is it so hard to overcome?

Opinion | Stubbornness … why is it so hard to overcome?

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
January 22, 2024
Suicide Silence at the Vans Warped Tour in 2010.

Opinion | Warped Tour should be brought back

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
December 4, 2023
Poetry | You Know I Am Here

Poetry | You Know I Am Here

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
November 13, 2023
Poetry | Weather and Distance

Poetry | Weather and Distance

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
November 5, 2023
Travis Barker, left, Mark Hoppus, and Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 perform at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 24, in Indio, Calif.

Opinion | Blink-182 is one of the best pop-punk bands around

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
October 29, 2023
Opinion | It is important to prioritize mental health, not stigmatize it

Opinion | It is important to prioritize mental health, not stigmatize it

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
October 27, 2023
The Horse Jumper of Love concert on Oct.12 in Bottlerocket Social Hall.

Opinion | Horse Jumper of Love is an underrated band

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist
October 20, 2023
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