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Weekend Watchlist | Nostalgia

By The Pitt News Staff • March 3, 2022

Before we head off onto a well-deserved break, The Pitt News Staff is going to take a moment to recommend their favorite old-school films.

Opinion | Listening to sad music isn’t bad for you, it’s actually healthy

By Sarah Liez, Staff Columnist • November 15, 2021

Sad music does not — as many people believe — make you feel worse. In actuality, it can help you feel better.

How stories help us during hard times

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • August 20, 2020

One of the easiest forms of entertainment lies in the multitude of streaming options we have at our disposal, but our reasons for watching certain genres run deeper than mere entertainment.

‘Little House on the Prairie’ offers modern-day reflection

By Mariam Shalaby | Senior Columnist • March 29, 2018

Seeking respite from a relentless flu last month, I took my childhood favorite “Little House on the Prairie” from my bookshelf. Curling up on the couch, I wondered what kept drawing me back to the...

Live and let die: Why we don’t need International Cassette Store Day.

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor • September 11, 2013

Last Saturday was International Cassette Store Day. I know this not because I happened to speak to someone who was excited about Cassette Store Day, nor because I participated in Cassette Store Day, nor...