A long-distance Valentine’s Day for Pitt students

By Bridget Pohl, Senior Staff Writer • February 11, 2026

Pitt students in long-distance relationships reflect on their experiences and how they’re navigating plans for this upcoming Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.

Opinion | We’ve lost the love touch

By Abigail Dobry, Senior Staff Columnist • February 15, 2024

Technology has made people lazy when trying to pursue a love interest. I hear people complain that “You can’t find anybody in person anymore,” so they resort to dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble etc. But imagine if dating apps did not exist in today’s world.

Poetry | Lover and Liar

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • January 29, 2024

Irene Moran shares a poem about someone she used to love

Opinion | Hookup culture in college is influenced by digital media

By Juliana Morello, Staff Columnist • February 9, 2023

Let’s face it, hookup culture is everywhere, especially in college. It’s a time when many young people live on their own for the first time, experiencing independence and freedom in various ways during a crucial period in their development. 

Opinion | She’s not leading you on — you’re doing it to yourself

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • March 14, 2022

Many of my female friends and I have experienced a number of similar interactions in which a man has refused to accept our repeated rejections, later becoming irritated and spiteful. I hate to tell you this, fellas, but we haven’t been leading you on — you’ve been doing it to yourself.

‘Take the risks’: Married staff, professors share relationship advice

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 9, 2022

While Pitt students learn about a variety of topics from their professors and seek help from University staff, many members of the Pitt community are married and provided wisdom to The Pitt News about relationships.

Opinion | Get a fish, not a relationship

By Nina Santucci, For the Pitt News • January 27, 2020

You will never really know what your fish is feeling, but you can assume it’s undying love, as you’re the sole purpose it’s still alive.

Cupid’s arrows strike Panthers

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer • February 14, 2019

Lexi Blum didn’t think she would have time for anything besides dance and school, then she met Pitt Baseball pitcher Dan Hammer. Blum and Hammer have now been dating for six months.