religion Archives - The Pitt News

Editorial | All religious holidays deserve equal recognition

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 17, 2022

Although the United States was founded in part on the basis of religious freedom, all religions — and therefore their holidays — are often not treated equally.

Opinion | Maintaining religious obligations in college is extremely difficult

By Remy Samuels, Senior Staff Columnist • April 12, 2021

Students in religious minorities face a lot of challenges when it comes to observing holidays during the school year.

Staying spiritual, safe: Campus religious groups adapt to social distancing

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • September 8, 2020

From socially distant Shabbat to virtual Bible studies to international pen pal programs, students of various religions are solidifying their faith and their communities while following public health guidelines.

The Outbreak | My Christianity squares off against my family’s

By Carolyn Pallof, Contributing Staff Member • March 31, 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak, the upcoming presidential election and economic collapse flooding the news, political tension has reached an all time high in Carolyn Pallof's household.

Pittchcraft: Self-discovery and self-care

By Emily Pinigis, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019

In this week’s edition of Pittchcraft, staff writer Emily Pinigis talks about how she became a Witch and offers some tips on self care, including a face mask recipe.

Anjali Kumar: A journey into faith

By Mariam Shalaby | Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2018

Anjali Kumar has an infectiously bright presence. The corners of her eyes crinkle when she smiles and her curly teal hair bounces in rhythm with her steps. She said she has a lot to be happy about these...

Daly Trimble: A selfless social servant

By Kim Rooney • March 26, 2018

Leaning forward in a wheeled desk chair on the 35th floor of the Cathedral of Learning, Daly Trimble looked up from her organic chemistry notes, with a surprisingly warm smile on her face that never faded...

“Spectacles” film series considers religion in film with “My Name is Khan”

By Vikram Sundar | Staff Writer • March 15, 2018

Moviegoers and religious scholars gathered for a film screening Tuesday in the hopes of viewing religion through a cinematic lens. Spectacles — a film series that analyzes religious and cultural...

Students reconcile religion, identity

By Sid Lingala | Staff Writer • December 1, 2017

Bridget Duffy felt uncomfortable practicing her family religion of Catholicism when she found out same-sex couples could not get married in Catholic churches and infants of same-sex couples were not allowed...

New Pitt office to encourage communication across faiths

By Sarah Frumkin | For The Pitt News • October 17, 2017

Kyle Wyche was peacefully meditating in the prayer and relaxation room on the third floor of the William Pitt Union when a group of Muslim students walked in to pray. The junior ecology major struck...