Column | There’s beauty in everything, even now

By Isabel Hoch, Staff Columnist • January 26, 2026

Isabel Hoch argues that in the overwhelming world we live in, it’s more vital than ever to appreciate the beauty the world has to offer us.

Opinion | Normalize self-care and beauty products as gender neutral

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • September 28, 2023

Beauty products and self-care activities are not exclusive to women — although they’re depicted as such by social media and strategic marketing tactics. Self-care can range from exercising to getting enough sleep to practicing good hygiene. It is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay mentally, physically and emotionally well. 

Poetry | Beauty on the devil’s tongue

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • March 19, 2023

Senior Staff Columnist Anna Fischer analyzes and critiques modern beauty standards through poetry.

Poetry | Too much

By Ajani Powell, For The Pitt News • October 1, 2020

Exploring the hurtful tropes and stereotypes of Black women and beauty standards, columnist Ajani Powell encapsulates the critique on what a woman is to be in order to have love and respect in society.

Students talk cultural beauty perceptions

By Bailey Frisco | For The Pitt News • October 2, 2017

Maria Beniaminova said many Americans have an interest in big butts that people in her home country of Russia would find peculiar. “There is a small population [in Russia] that is into curvier women,...

Join the dark side

By Ross Hailey • August 18, 2013

Dark washed jeans are back in vogue, but getting the right cut is key.