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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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Fully Booked | Sometimes I hate reading

Fully Booked | Sometimes I hate reading

By Evin Verburgge, Staff Writer February 29, 2024
In this edition of Fully Booked, staff writer Evin Verbrugge discusses times when she dislikes readings and what she does to fix that.
Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

By Belle O'Hara, Staff Writer February 28, 2024
In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara reflects on her original disdain for rereading books to then learning to love and appreciate the act.
Opinion | Let’s end book discrimination

Opinion | Let’s end book discrimination

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist January 23, 2024
What I have seen firsthand is people judging the dialogue, plot or characters of a book and when they come upon someone who loved the book, they degrade this person just because they enjoyed it.
Opinion | I read 71 books last year … here are the best 5

Opinion | I read 71 books last year … here are the best 5

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist January 19, 2024
I like reading. A lot. And each year, I publish a curated list of the best books that I read, and why I think you should read them.
Opinion | Scientifically speaking, go read a book

Opinion | Scientifically speaking, go read a book

By Lynnette Tibbott, Senior Staff Columnist March 12, 2023
It may sound traditional, but you should put down your phone and pick up a book. Even if you don’t want to or if it’s hard to fit into your schedule, reading is perhaps the most simple way you can prioritize your health. 
Opinion | I read 70 books last year… here are the best five

Opinion | I read 70 books last year… here are the best five

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist January 8, 2023
The new year is a time of goal-setting, change-making and resolution-attempting for many. For me, this time of year ushers around my annual reflection on all the reading I’ve done so that I can write recommendations for lovely readers like you.
Opinion | BookTok is a mistake

Opinion | BookTok is a mistake

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist November 13, 2022
The commodification of activities as identities on TikTok will deteriorate the quality of books.
Opinion | Confessions of a book snob

Opinion | Confessions of a book snob

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist September 7, 2022
Sometimes the things one loves can turn you into someone ugly, but there are ways to change.
Opinion | I read 88 books last year … here are the best five

Opinion | I read 88 books last year … here are the best five

By Anna Fischer, Staff Columnist February 3, 2022
Everyone should rediscover their love of reading, here's where to start.
Books to look forward to in 2021

Books to look forward to in 2021

By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor January 21, 2021
Last year, the book gods told me that 2020 was going to be a good year for books. The book gods did not tell me that there was going to be a global pandemic, but that’s OK.
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