The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Satire | Hinge hesitation and Bumble bumbles: Are they worth it?

Satire | Hinge hesitation and Bumble bumbles: Are they worth it?

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • October 4, 2024
Whether it’s Bumble, Hinge or nothing else — we’re talking dating apps here, not hooking up apps — I believe that there’s still hope for everyone to find the person they’re looking for. It just takes time.
Satire | Newly obtained Charlie Kirk diary entries reveal deep-seated inner turmoil

Satire | Newly obtained Charlie Kirk diary entries reveal deep-seated inner turmoil

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • September 23, 2024
The book, titled “Charlie’s Treasures,” turned out to be a secret diary where Kirk recorded his innermost thoughts throughout the duration of his tour. While our organization respects the sanctity of bedazzled journals with a little heart clasp, we feel the student body at least has a right to the information written the day Kirk came to the University of Pittsburgh.
Izzy Poth | Staff Illustrator

Satire | Surviving studying abroad: Tips, tricks and tribulations

By Alaina McCall, Staff Columnist • September 20, 2024
OK, Mr. Moneybags. So you can afford studying abroad. Go off, king. Or, like me, you’ve got mad loans, so what’s just one more? So here’s my tried and tired and true method to not only survive your study abroad.
Satire | ‘He slept with my wife’: Students and faculty reflect on April Fools’ Day

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.
Halket Street in Oakland.

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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