Groundhog Day means more to college students than just a weather forecast

By Alexandra Keim, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2026

College students across Pennsylvania united on Feb. 2 to celebrate an annual state tradition of community and hope — Groundhog Day.

‘Be more present’: How students are using community to overcome tech fatigue 

By Alexandra Keim, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

Students are finding physical outlets to unplug from their devices and plug into community.

Running in Pittsburgh: Finding a community through exercise

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • September 30, 2025

According to runners in Pittsburgh, running is more than a sport in the Steel City — it’s a community.

Local church celebrates community and embraces culture at annual Ukrainian Food Festival

By Cassie St. John, Staff Writer • September 16, 2025

This past weekend, St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie celebrated the 14th annual Ukrainian Food Festival. The event’s visitors enjoyed a taste of Ukrainian cuisine and an insight...

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the HerStory Slam Event

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025

Idaya Sasikumar, a first-year psychology student, took to the stage to read her personal story. The audience responded with nods, hums and tiny snaps. This slowly progressed into a chorus of applause upon...

Scarf bombardiers: Pittsburgh passion project warms thousands in need

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Volunteers donate scarves and place them around Pittsburgh for anyone to take. 

Faith’s Findings // Community

By Faith Richardson, Staff Writer • January 25, 2025

In this edition of Faith’s Findings, staff writer Faith Richardson talks about the importance of finding a community among your peers and gives tips on how to achieve this.

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political climate surrounding the 2024 presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which both occurred on Jan. 20.

‘Christmas Day at Pitt’ gathers community for free meals, clothes and gifts

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

From holiday decorations to songs from the Salvation Army’s band, Gabby DeMarchi said during Christmas Day at Pitt, “the spirit is there.” “Towers and The Eatery are kind of turned into a little...

‘Community United in Compassion’ asks people to show empathy in times of tragedy

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

Faculty, staff and students gathered with community members in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon to attend an event titled “Community United in Compassion.” The event featured an open discussion where those in attendance could pose questions to the panelists and share thoughts about the importance of compassion in a community during times of conflict.