humor Archives - The Pitt News

Satire | ‘He slept with my wife’: Students and faculty reflect on April Fools’ Day

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • April 2, 2024

With finals around the corner, students and staff alike welcomed a little fun with friends to take their minds off the stress of studying and grading. April Fools’ day, a time for japes and goofs with friends, gave the Pitt family a well-deserved break.

Satire | Pitt student loses mind after all his friends go home for summer

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • June 7, 2023

Without schoolwork taking up their evenings, students can spend more free time with their friends — but what about those whose friends moved back home for the summer?

Humor | Top 10 favorite things about antidepressants

By Alex Dolinger, Senior Staff Columnist • April 9, 2021

SNRIs are the best thing that has ever happened to senior staff columnist Alex Dolinger.

Humor | Summer quarantine bucket list

By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist • April 19, 2020

Fear not, my friends, for I have gathered a list of activities that can still make this the summer of our dreams.

Opinion | Now is the time for humor

By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist • April 19, 2020

Humor is important. Not just fun. Not just enjoyable. In a war, humor is the first to perish. It is vital we maintain our desire for humor today and every day following.

Humor | How to make online classes more exciting

By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist • April 9, 2020

I’ve realized through several days of online classes that this new world of learning gives us several opportunities for amusement, if only we take advantage. Thus, I bring you my top 10 ways to make your online classes exciting and fun.

Humor | Pittsburgh Port Authority Bus Alignment

By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist • February 28, 2020

Yes, buses have personalities. And yes, I’m only choosing a select few that have distinct vibes or that I have personal feelings about. Shut up. I’m tired and correct.

Satire | An Early Morning in Pittsburgh International Airport

By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist • October 24, 2019

TSA screening is the best place to observe human interaction.

Editorial: Recognize the consequences of comedy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 17, 2017

On the sidelines at the football game between Pitt and Oklahoma State this weekend, a female Pitt fan likely had little idea she would be one of the highlights from the game on social media. But that’s...