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
Kickin’ the Bucket | Back to basics: Decomposition

Kickin’ the Bucket | Back to basics: Decomposition

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2022
In this edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks about what happens to the body after death and the process of decomposition.
Kickin’ The Bucket | The line between life and death

Kickin’ The Bucket | The line between life and death

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • November 19, 2021
In this edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks about what constitutes someone as “dead.”
Kickin’ the Bucket | My cat kicked the bucket

Kickin’ the Bucket | My cat kicked the bucket

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • October 28, 2021
In this edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks about experiencing the death of her childhood cat. Tissues may be required.
Kickin’ The Bucket | Skip the garlic, eat your sister’s heart

Kickin’ The Bucket | Skip the garlic, eat your sister’s heart

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • September 30, 2021
In this week’s edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, Millicent Watt discusses cases of real-life “vampires” and how people prevented them.
Kickin’ The Bucket | Sex and gender in the bones

Kickin’ The Bucket | Sex and gender in the bones

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • September 9, 2021
In this edition of Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks about what we assume about the gender identity of bones.
Kickin’ the Bucket | A cadaver’s life after death

Kickin’ the Bucket | A cadaver’s life after death

By Millicent Watt, Contributing Editor • August 27, 2021
In the first installment of her new blog Kickin’ The Bucket, contributing editor Millicent Watt talks to Jim Maksin, director of anatomical programs at Pitt’s Office of Oversight for Anatomical Specimens, about the bodies medical students use for practice.
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