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The best jams to listen to during finals week

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

Piles of last minute homework, cramming for exams and late nights at the library — Pitt’s finals week eerily approaches. Listening to music may help relieve some of that stress, so here is a list of five playlists, albums and songs to listen to during the upcoming week.

Opinion | Refuel without repercussions

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • December 8, 2019

Below, I’ve listed five methods that can help students relax without dealing with a hangover, and refuel without facing the negative repercussions of sleep deprivation and excessive caffeine.

Opinion | It is finals week, and I must scream

By Kim Rooney, Contributing Editor • April 21, 2019

There is a long tradition of screaming in response to stress, whether it is during labor or for funerals or even postmortem as banshees.

Opinion | I tried to de-stress by cooking. It didn’t go well

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • April 21, 2019

Studying could wait until tomorrow. Tonight I was going to eat good — a homemade meal and an Oscar-nominated film in front of me.

Opinion | 5 ways to relieve stress through comedy

By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist • April 21, 2019

When finals season rolls around, it’s hard to not feel the crushing weight of the world on your shoulders. It’s hard not to see your GPA in physical form, beating you over the head for taking a “What ocean sponge are you?” quiz instead of paying attention to the lecture.