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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Satire | How to recover from the stress of the holidays

Satire | How to recover from the stress of the holidays

By Alaina McCall, Staff Columnist • January 9, 2024
Whether it was the stress of constantly being surrounded by our loving families, day after day of beratement from people we thought had finally matured but seem to instead be worse than ever, or learning family lore we could never have prepared ourselves for, many of us are considering not venturing beyond Oakland ever again.
Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • December 8, 2023
Despite the festive atmosphere created by the Cathedral’s Christmas tree decorations and the subtle snowfall on a cold day, personal struggles persist on campus. In the midst of finals season, students find their own ways to remain in the holiday spirit.
Satire | Passover is objectively the best holiday

Satire | Passover is objectively the best holiday

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • April 14, 2022
The Jewish holiday of Passover is the best one ever — what other holiday do you leave out wine for a ghost?!
Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 10, 2022
Traditional holidays have morphed into something unrecognizable as it's influenced by the lure of social media. Holiday presents were once a form of connection and love, but have since emerged into competition, approval and striving for perceived status. Are the holidays gone as we know it?
A video titled “Victorian English Christmas Village” posted on Nationality Rooms Programs’ Youtube channel and the Nationality Rooms website for the Virtual Holiday Open House.

Nationality Rooms Open House presents holiday traditions and culture

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer • December 6, 2021
The Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House is an opportunity to share people’s culture and traditions with the Pitt community, and the themes for this year’s event are winter holiday traditions, cultural performances, traditional holiday crafts, and winter and holiday recipes.
Editorial | It’s OK to not like Thanksgiving

Editorial | It’s OK to not like Thanksgiving

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 15, 2021
While Thanksgiving can be a happy time full of food and family, this isn’t the case for everyone — and that’s OK.
The Swedish Nationality room, decorated for the holiday open house in December 2018.

Nationality Room Holiday Open House virtually sends viewers around the world

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • January 19, 2021
The 2020 Nationality Room Holiday Open House, held from Dec. 6 through Dec. 18, consisted of various virtual programs, such as videos of storytelling and musical performances, organized by members of each room’s committee and available through the Pitt Global Hub website.
Weekend Watchlist | ‘Tis the Season

Weekend Watchlist | ‘Tis the Season

By The Pitt News Staff • November 19, 2020
This long, challenging semester is nearly over. Kick back and celebrate the holiday season with these streaming recommendations.
Opinion | Tips for a very merry finals week

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.
Celebrating the holidays with an experience, like going to Phipps, instead of a gift is a memorable way to make your friends feel appreciated.

Editorial: Buy sustainable this holiday season

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 4, 2019
There are several ways to go about finding the perfect gift that is sustainable and special.
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