finals Archives - The Pitt News

5 local coffee spots to get you through finals

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

There are plenty of local spots offering both working outlets and coffee that can sponsor your final grades. Here are the best coffee spots on and near campus for your comfy seating and caffeine addiction needs.

Campus Life | Mind off Finals

By Shriya Yadamreddi, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about things you can do get your mind off of finals and relax for a little.

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.

Holiday activities to distract you from finals stress

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

Though finals season is quickly approaching, there are still many holiday activities that students can participate in to help them destress and enjoy festive events before winter break. Here is a short list of some festive activities for students to explore.

Editorial | Take care of yourself during finals

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 30, 2022

Students should take care of their mental and physical health during finals week.

Editorial | Fall semester had plenty of highlights (and a few lowlights)

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 10, 2021

We thought it would be fitting to recap the many highlights of this loosely post-pandemic semester, and the occasional lowlight.

‘100% in favor’: Professors embrace in-person finals season

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

The past three semesters, Pitt required professors to provide a remote option for final exams. But this semester, professors can choose their own format, whether it’s in person, online or a combination of the two.

Students prepare for hybrid finals as semester nears end

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • December 8, 2021

Pitt students prepared this time last year to take finals at home and behind a screen. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Pitt community to acclimate to online learning. With the semester ending soon, students are studying at home, alone and in campus buildings.

Put your ‘me time’ before study time with these finals week de-stressors

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

Finals week is almost upon us and that means sleepovers at the library, unhealthy amounts of coffee and stressful cramming study sessions. It is easy to forget to take a break, but here are some tips to help you out.

Pitt offers students yoga classes to relax during finals

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

Yoga isn’t confined to a gym or studio on campus. Sunset yoga takes advantage of the great outdoors with warrior poses set to the setting sun. Or, to amp up the fun, students can try Glowga, or glow-in-the-dark yoga.