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Opinion | Buy yourself a rose

By Julianna Steach, Senior Staff Columnist • February 13, 2026

Senior staff columnist Julianna Steach urges women to prioritize their own pleasure and breaks down stigma surrounding women’s sexuality.

Column | Sex, the media, and perceptions of attraction. The language of consumption has altered our perception of attraction

By Faith Richardson, staff writer • September 15, 2025

Staff writer Faith Richardson argues that the language in our everyday media and the advertising industry has altered society’s perception of women.

Opinion | We need to talk about the real emotions of speaking up as a minority

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • October 16, 2023

Grace Harris talks about the absence of conversation surrounding the guilt and anxiety that minorities feel after speaking up.

Women hone craft at Art House in Homewood

By Shahum Ajmal | Staff Writer • April 5, 2018

As Vanessa German and a group of artists were about to settle in for a night of writing and discussion in her house, a car crash outside derailed the March evening. The group witnessed an altercation...

Cultivating curls and confidence at The Beautiful Summit

By Abigail Tesfay | For The Pitt News • February 27, 2018

The O'Hara Student Center became a hub of support and encouragement this past weekend as black women gathered in solidarity. Hosted by Pitt’s offices of Diversity and Inclusion, Students Affairs...

TEDx focuses on feminism

By Anandhini Narayanan | Staff Writer • November 6, 2017

anupama jain was familiar and passionate about the topic of her TEDx talk, feminism and gender equality, so her biggest struggle was what she wanted to wear for the event. “My biggest crisis is how...

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