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City Couture // Balancing college life

By Marisa Funari, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

In this edition of City Couture, staff writer Marisa Funari talks about how to effectively balance school, friendships and a social life.

Editorial | Bridgit Mendler: The Renaissance woman we should all look to for inspiration

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 1, 2024

The internet was taken by storm after the announcement of Bridgit Mendler’s latest endeavor — starting a space data company.

Fresh Perspective | Have I Found What I’m Looking For?

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • September 7, 2023

In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Julia Smeltzer responds to her internal questions left at the end of her Junior year.

Opinion | You don’t need to party in college to have a good time

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 7, 2023

I thought I had to live my college days in some predestined, “stereotypical” way or else I wouldn’t have a fulfilling time. There is nothing wrong with spending your time in college like that — many do. But just like it is okay to party and get drunk on the neighboring frat’s mysterious jungle juice, it is okay to have little interest. It is okay to not want that at all, actually.

Satire | Pitt student loses mind after all his friends go home for summer

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • June 7, 2023

Without schoolwork taking up their evenings, students can spend more free time with their friends — but what about those whose friends moved back home for the summer?

Editorial: In defense of yoga classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 24, 2015

Clear your mind, relax your muscles. Now breathe deeply — in through your nose, out through your mouth. We suggest the administration at Ottawa University try this, and then reconsider its stance on...