Satire | 12 thoughts while writing an essay during finals week
By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist
December 8, 2019
The humble essay. The written word exhausted into seven to eight double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman-font pages with MLA citations.
Opinion | Tips for a very merry finals week
By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist
December 8, 2019
With finals week upon us and the dreaded pre-finals-finals week behind us, it may seem the task of balancing rest and academics has only become more arduous.
Remembering Pitt’s finest final moments
By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
Although final exams are undisputedly horrendous, not all things “final” are bad, especially when it comes to sports. From historic final seasons to the last game in Pitt Stadium, here are some of the most memorable closures Panther fans have witnessed in the past few decades.
TPN senior send-offs
April 21, 2019
TPN is saying goodbye to five graduating members of its staff this year who have all made an impact on the paper and their peers.
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.
Stress quick fixes: Our favorite apps and media to de-stress
April 21, 2019
Finals week has arrived and stress levels are high. Here at The Pitt News, our staff has a few favorite apps, YouTube channels and artwork that help us relax when we need it.
Treatment with a tempo: A look at the world of music therapy
By Mary Rose O’Donnell, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Music therapy is the use of music, such as singing, songwriting and playing instruments, to improve the lives of others physically, mentally and socially. We got to chat with some local music therapists for our destressing-themed finals edition.
Finals: A How-To Guide
By Jon Moss, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2018
With finals bearing down on Pitt’s campus, some students are worried about how to best prepare for the onslaught of school work. As students prepare to enter finals week, The Pitt News sat down with mental and physical health experts to learn what students can do to help manage stress and succee...