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Opinion | Best things to do for Valentine’s Day if you’re single

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 14, 2025

Even though Valentine’s Day is coming up, if you’re single, there are still plenty of things to do. Whether that’s being with your friends or treating yourself, there is no reason to mope around feeling sad. Being not single is awesome, but being single is awesome as well.

Opinion | How to navigate politics this holiday season

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • November 19, 2024

We Americans have now elected a convicted felon over a woman as the 47th president of the United States — and just in time for the holiday season.

Pitt upperclassmen share tips for academics and food recommendations

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • August 23, 2024

Between living in a new place and taking rigorous classes, starting college can be scary at first. Some Pitt upperclassmen have advice for the flock of new first-years coming to Oakland.

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

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • August 22, 2024

During the school year, sometimes our mental health is put aside. We can get far too focused on our classes — especially the homework, exams and papers that get assigned throughout the semester.

Opinion | Five things I wish I knew as a new student

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • August 8, 2024

Here are five things that made my college experience the best time of my life and are essential lessons for anyone going into their first year to make the most out of their college years.

Opinion | First year isn’t as bad as it seems

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • August 7, 2024

People tell you that college is going to be the best time of your life, which can make it seem like this big, ominous thing that you have to do correctly. I’ve learned that “doing college right” is not a real thing.

Opinion | Long-distance friendships are possible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 6, 2024

With all the advice swimming around the internet geared towards long-distance relationships, what do you do when phone sex and dirty talk aren’t a fulfilling way to keep your bestie around?

Don’t Be a Stranger | A Survival Guide to Change

By Sophia Viggiano, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

On this edition of Don’t Be a Stranger, staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses how to handle the inevitability of change.

Don’t Be a Stranger | Chasing Time

By Sophia Viggiano, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

On this edition of Don’t Be a Stranger, staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses the feeling of running out of time and how to savor the present moment.

Opinion | How not to die while traveling solo

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • March 27, 2024

Confident in my travel abilities, I set out for Galway on the second to last day of November … and by the end of the next day, was wildly sick and bedridden. On my own. In a strange city. With no one to help me.