The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Jehovah's Witnesses stand on the corner of Bouquet st and Forbes Ave in Oakland.

Faith and religion increase as part of campus culture

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025
Faith-based activity and religious involvement is rising among students, reflecting a wider national trend. Religious campus student groups have seen increasing interest in faith across Christian denominations, from recent worship events to growing club attendance.
Sam McLellan and company in “The Book of Mormon” North American tour.

Review | ‘The Book of Mormon’ brings side-splitting sacrilege to the Benedum Center

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • March 1, 2024

As the lights went down on the opening night of “The Book of Mormon,” I thought back to New York City in 2011. I was eight years old, and a billboard bearing an image of a well-dressed, clean-cut young...

Meaning at the Movies | ‘Are You There God?’ It’s Me, Lauren.

Meaning at the Movies | ‘Are You There God?’ It’s Me, Lauren.

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • January 19, 2024
Meaning at the Movies is a biweekly blog that analyzes the depth and beauty behind different films.
Pitt students pray Maghrib, the evening prayer, during the Muslim Student Association’s iftar in the William Pitt Union in April 2022.

Pitt students celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter with their religious communities on campus

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 13, 2023
In part due to the lack of official days off, students observe Passover, Ramadan and Easter within their religious communities at Pitt.
Editorial | All religious holidays deserve equal recognition

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

Opinion | Maintaining religious obligations in college is extremely difficult

By Remy Samuels, Senior Staff Columnist • April 11, 2021
Students in religious minorities face a lot of challenges when it comes to observing holidays during the school year.
Many Hindu Students Council festivals and events — such as the festival of garba, where participants dance together in a concentric circle — don’t translate to a virtual environment.

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

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 blogger Emily Pinigis’ altar.

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 poses for a portrait in the Cathedral of Learning. (Photo by Kyleen Considine | Senior Staff Photographer)

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...

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