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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

(Illustration by Sylvia Freeman | Staff Illustrator)

Don’t trivialize recreational clubs in college

Before students even set foot on campus, they’re hit with the same phrase a thousand times — “college will be the best four years of of your life.” While cliche and outdated, that saying accomplishes...

Cold weather and gray skies fail to prevent The Pitt News sports staff from enjoying their favorite winter activities. (Illustration by Elise Lavallee | Contributing Editor)

Staff picks: Making the most of winter weather

By The Pitt News Staff January 9, 2018

Everyone knows how depressing winter can feel in Pittsburgh. Low temperatures, gray skies and unpredictable precipitation force many to retreat indoors and suffer through long periods of inactivity while...

Bikers ride along a path in Schenley Park. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Savoring Schenley Park: the story of a green space

By Grant Burgman | Staff Writer May 30, 2017

Whether you’re headed over the bridge from Schenley Plaza to go for a run, play some frisbee or relax in the grass, the first thing you’ll see when you cross looks like an imposing glass castle. The...

Cruze is a predominately gay bar in the Strip District which hosts under-21 nights every Thursday night. (Photo Courtesy of Cruze Bar)

Fun under 21: Pittsburgh nightlife for all ages

CLUBS Cruze Bar This LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife staple is located in the heart of the Strip District and is home to a large dance floor and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Cruze is well-known...

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