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Spring is blooming at Phipps Botanical Garden show

By Trinity Foster, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

Phipps’ spring show, Five Senses of Splendor, opened in March to give visitors the opportunity to enjoy spring early. The show features a giant perfume bottle, elevated birdhouses and whimsical faux birds “flying” from the ceiling.

Phipps Conservatory creates ‘arctic adventure’ for annual winter flower show and light garden

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022

Phipps Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show and Light Garden includes 15 acres of lights and plants. This year’s theme is arctic adventure. Many rooms have topiary winter animals which are made of natural materials such as dry grasses and mosses.

Digress from stress: Pittsburgh’s Slices of Serenity

By Elizabeth Donnelly | Staff Writer • April 23, 2018

It’s no secret that finals week can be a stressful time for students, but there are many places Pitt students can go for relief — both on and off campus. With these study break destinations, students...

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