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
Phipps Conservatory is located in the middle of Schenley Park in Oakland.

Students look forward to new school year, new opportunities

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2024
As students kick the new school year off, there’s plenty that they’re looking forward to, whether it’s new clubs, programs, classes or people. 
Pitt students gathered at the Petersen Events Center for the annual Student Involvement Fair on Sunday.

Clubs aim to boost engagement during Fall Involvement Fair

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2024
The Fall Involvement Fair at the Petersen Events Center on Sunday afternoon gave clubs the opportunity to connect with students and recruit new members for the upcoming semester.
Bubbles float through the Panther Wellness Fair booths in front of the William Pitt Union on Sept. 13, 2023.

‘It’s nice to have a community’: Students, faculty talk benefits of extracurriculars

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • August 8, 2024
There are over 450 undergraduate student organizations at Pitt, each with its own goals, community and history. Students can join clubs ranging from Intramural Quidditch to the Birdwatching club. With so many choices, it’s easy to be overwhelmed.
Opinion | Priority one for new students: Find a club

Opinion | Priority one for new students: Find a club

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • August 6, 2024
There’s a very key difference, though, that makes it much easier to make a new friend at a club meeting. People go to a morning recitation because they have to. They go to a club meeting because they want to.
Members of Music Production Club perform at a house music show.

Pitt’s music production club allows students to learn about the ins and outs of producing music

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
For its members, the music production club at Pitt is a place for students passionate about creating music to share, collaborate and learn techniques from one another.
Students at the fall activities fair in 2016.

Student organizations use new tactics to attract new members after not getting tables at fall activities fair

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • January 10, 2023
After missing out on tables at the fall activities fair, student leaders have found innovative ways to attract new members to their organizations without the help of the popular August event.
Dancers perform an excerpt from the ballet “Coppelia” during the ballet club’s spring show in Bellefield Hall.

‘Simply fun’: Students find interests, friends with Pitt’s more than 400 clubs

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
A new semester means a new opportunity to join Pitt’s more than 400 student organizations — anything from club sports to Knittsburgh, a knitting and crocheting group.
Opinion | It’s okay to not be good at your hobby

Opinion | It’s okay to not be good at your hobby

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2022
Throughout our life, no matter our level of talent, we should partake in hobbies — and even try new ones.
Opinion | Cast a wide net to find the activities and clubs you love

Opinion | Cast a wide net to find the activities and clubs you love

By Jack Troy, Opinions Editor • June 26, 2021
Your first year is the time to dip your toes into a dozen different activities knowing full well you may only stick with two or three.
Collision’s 2019 magazine.

Liberal arts clubs offer expressive outlet for students

By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer • June 29, 2019
Out of the 600 clubs offered at Pitt, there are about 50 centered around the liberal arts, including film, art, music and literature.
Load More Stories