The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
The Quarantine Cookbook: Frying the perfect pickle at home

The Quarantine Cookbook: Frying the perfect pickle at home

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • April 16, 2020
Some people overlook the beauty of the fried pickle, but we firmly believe that there is no better snack.
Opinion | Fighting my food shame is the biggest challenge of quarantine

Opinion | Fighting my food shame is the biggest challenge of quarantine

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • April 8, 2020
Unfortunately, this does not apply to everyone, and some people experience food shame — feeling guilty and angry at themselves for eating — on a daily basis.
Opinion | Please let me mourn my final days of college

Opinion | Please let me mourn my final days of college

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • March 24, 2020
It seems unlikely that I will get the graduation I’ve dreamed of.
Heinz Chapel has cancelled all upcoming spring weddings and events as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Heinz Chapel cancels all weddings through May 31

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • March 23, 2020
In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Heinz Chapel staff announced that all weddings through May 31 are canceled
Various Oakland restaurants remain open for delivery and carry-out orders.

Oakland restaurants open for take out during coronavirus regulations

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • March 18, 2020
Here’s a quick round-up of some nearby places you can pick up your next meal from before it's time to brave the grocery stores once again.
Opinion | Yes, I’m an English major. No, I’m not stupid.

Opinion | Yes, I’m an English major. No, I’m not stupid.

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • February 19, 2020
I actively made the decision to major in English over marketing because I value using my creative skills over getting a job in the business world. It does not seem very complex to me, but to many others, it’s rocket science.
Opinion | My top 10 Tinder messages: cringey, creative and comical

Opinion | My top 10 Tinder messages: cringey, creative and comical

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • February 13, 2020
All messages are 100% real and from my own personal Tinder interactions.
A gallery to commemorate the release of Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” was set up in Pittsburgh’s North Side on Friday and Saturday.

Mac Miller’s legacy lives on with ‘Circles’

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • January 21, 2020
The opening lyrics to Pittsburgh native Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” left me feeling eerie and somber.
“Spinning Out” is a new Netflix Drama about a 21-year-old figure skater named Kat (Kaya Scodelario) attempting to make a comeback to the sport after a devastating head injury.

Review | Figure skater debunks Netflix’s newest drama ‘Spinning Out’

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • January 14, 2020
A poster for the new Netflix show “Spinning Out” reads, “It may be cold, but there is no chill.” This might be the perfect way to describe the show, a drama about a 21-year-old figure skater.
Stephen Chbosky, author of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” speaks about his new book, “Imaginary Friend,” at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall on Monday evening.

Stephen Chbosky celebrates second novel at Carnegie Lecture Hall

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2019
Twenty years after the release of the New York Times Bestseller “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” author Stephen Chbosky is back with his second novel, “Imaginary Friend.” The novel is a stark contrast to Chbosky’s previous work, as he delves into the horror genre. In promotion of the new book, Chbosky stopped by the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Oakland on Monday evening to read an excerpt from “Imaginary Friend” and answer questions from fans.
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