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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
Opinion | Why I married a man from Tinder

Opinion | Why I married a man from Tinder

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Columnist • February 13, 2023
When I was little, I made up my mind that I would never get married or have children. Currently, I’ve been married to my husband, Joe, for a month and we’ve committed to adopting two fur babies, Queso and Cash, who have lived in our apartment for less than a week. While my past self might be pleasantly surprised, I don’t think she would be any less confused that I decided to get married, like most of you readers.
Opinion | You can make the long D work

Opinion | You can make the long D work

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • February 13, 2023
The season of love is here — blegh. Let’s face it, February’s a tough month, whether you’re single, taken or your mom is the only person who’s asked you to be her Valentine for the last 20 years. 
A couple crosses their fingers behind their backs.

Pitt Marriage Pact struggles to help students find love, so far

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
A survey promising true love circulated among thousands of skeptical, curious and excited Pitt students last month. The Marriage Pact boasts, “Leave it up to our algorithm and find your perfect backup plan today,” but Pitt students don’t seem so lucky.
A student speaks on a video call.

‘Don’t be scared of it’: students reflect on long distance relationships

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023

For Sydney Lang, long distance relationships aren’t necessarily easy, but they aren’t as bad as many people fear.  Lang, a sophomore media and professional communications major, started dating...

Poetry | Lines half as lovely as you

Poetry | Lines half as lovely as you

By Thomas Riley, Staff Columnist • February 7, 2023
An exploration of sex, love and poetic expression.
Flower bouquets at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Editorial | 10 dos and don’ts for Valentine’s Day

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 13, 2022
Although you might be celebrating your version of romance this Valentine's Day, let The Pitt News Editorial Board help pave the way for the best celebration.
Opinion | How to find the right Valentine’s Day gift

Opinion | How to find the right Valentine’s Day gift

By Harsh Hiwase, For The Pitt News • February 9, 2022
Nobody actually wants an entire box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day — they only eat it because you gave it to them.
Opinion | When it comes to love, focus on yourself over society

Opinion | When it comes to love, focus on yourself over society

By Ashanti McLaurin, For The Pitt News • June 30, 2021
It’s okay to take a lot of time to find the right person — it doesn’t mean you’ll be alone forever.
Satire | Love after Valentine’s Day

Satire | Love after Valentine’s Day

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • February 21, 2021
Columnist Anne Marie Yurik discovers what love really looks like, without the rose-colored Valentine’s Day glasses.
Poetry | Love poem in the time of COVID-19

Poetry | Love poem in the time of COVID-19

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • March 31, 2020
Opinions Editor Leah Mensch writes a love poem during a pandemic.
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