Experts raise body image concerns as weight-loss drug popularity grows 

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • April 3, 2026

During the transitionary period of college, students are more vulnerable to body image insecurities and unhealthy eating habits, which have only worsened with recent trends of weight loss and dieting drugs.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.

Editorial | Top six study tips for finals

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 1, 2021

Thanksgiving break was fun and all, but now it’s time for a generally miserable couple of weeks as we trudge our way through final papers, projects and exams.

Picking The Panther’s Brain | The science of adjusting

By Dalia Maeroff, Contributing Editor • September 27, 2021

In this week’s Picking The Panther’s Brain, Opinions Editor Dalia Maeroff talks about adjusting to change.

Opinion | Students need to change their work tactics in a major way

By Ashwat Subbaraman, For The Pitt News • September 9, 2021

As neurologist and psychologist Viktor Frankl brilliantly put, “Happiness must happen, and the same holds for success: you have to let it happen by not caring about it.”

Opinion | You’re worried about the wrong things

By Lucas DiBlasi, Senior Staff Columnist • September 2, 2021

National news coverage and social media algorithms trend toward negativity and outrage, which skews Americans’ ideas of which issues society actually faces — and which it doesn’t.

Picking The Panther’s Brain | Why everyone should learn about psychology

By Dalia Maeroff, Contributing Editor • August 30, 2021

Opinions editor Dalia Maeroff details why everyone should learn about psychology

Opinion | Use psychology to transition smoothly back to in-person classes

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • August 18, 2021

Most students might not even remember what an in-person school experience feels like.

Opinion | The COVID-19 pandemic prematurely aged us

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • June 23, 2021

I went from someone able to stay up and out until after the sun came up to someone who prefers to be home at a normal time so I can watch HGTV before going to sleep in just a year.

Developmental psych rated as ‘Best Class’

By Allison Radziwon, For The Pitt News • February 24, 2021

Students voted for Developmental Psychology as “Best Class” in The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey this year.