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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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 29, 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.
Opinion | Marriage and love are not one and the same

Opinion | Marriage and love are not one and the same

By Genna Edwards, Staff Columnist • March 5, 2020
To equate marriage with love is to be complicit in the domestic violence and unfair division of labor that marriage as an institution tends to include.
Opinion | Get a fish, not a relationship

Opinion | Get a fish, not a relationship

By Nina Santucci, For the Pitt News • January 27, 2020
You will never really know what your fish is feeling, but you can assume it’s undying love, as you’re the sole purpose it’s still alive.
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