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Who Asked? // Why do we accept bad treatment from people?

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

This installment of Who Asked? by staff writer Brynn Murawski attempts to untangle the complicated reasons we let others treat us poorly so often.

Opinion | Let’s kiss and tell

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Columnist • February 12, 2025

The shame and embarrassment associated with talking about sex — especially sexual problems — is keeping people from having better sexual experiences and feeling less alone.

Opinion | Laughing makes for better sex

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • February 11, 2025

I have come, no pun intended, to learn that a sense of humor is not just essential to get through your first time, but to maintain a good sex life.

Opinion | Don’t just say, ‘I love you’

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • February 10, 2025

While saying “I love you” is a wonderful reminder that you have strong feelings for the object of your affection, it doesn’t quite communicate what those strong feelings are.

A Good Hill to Die On // A Great Love Story

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

The newest edition of “A Good Hill to Die On” examines what college life is like when balancing love and the books

Opinion | So, what is frienship?

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • October 28, 2024

We all have a variety of friends — best friends, close friends, casual friends, lifelong friends. Though, what really makes someone a friend?

Satire | Hinge hesitation and Bumble bumbles: Are they worth it?

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • October 4, 2024

Whether it’s Bumble, Hinge or nothing else — we’re talking dating apps here, not hooking up apps — I believe that there’s still hope for everyone to find the person they’re looking for. It just takes time.

Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • February 26, 2024

This column isn’t to say that you shouldn’t want to have a romantic partner or yearn for affection. I just found that, for me, I have finally accepted that the time will come when it comes.

Opinion | Actors whose on-screen chemistry has convinced me they should date in real life

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • February 16, 2024

In a world where all external realities like sexuality, geographic location and relationship status don’t matter, these actors would make great couples.

Satire | Local student devastated to learn of roommate having sex around apartment

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • February 14, 2024

As winter progresses, the Pitt community settles deep into cuffing season. The evidence is everywhere — couples holding hands walking down Forbes, cuddling up in the William Pitt Union or only vaguely pretending to study together in Hillman.