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Students have conflicted feelings towards daylight saving time adjustment

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

Clocks went forward one hour on Sunday, March 9 across the United States for the annual tradition of daylight saving time. Pitt students discussed their mixed opinions on losing an hour of sleep, gaining an hour of sunlight and the effects of the time change on their daily lives.

Opinion | I love ASMR and I don’t care who knows it

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • February 5, 2024

I have always struggled with insomnia — there is simply too much happening in my head at night. ASMR was the only thing that managed to quiet my mind, and to this day I watch it every night to fall asleep.

Poetry | Winter demands rest

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 25, 2023

Assistant Opinions Editor Grace DeLallo explores through poetry the need to slow during the cold months, despite demand from the outside world that we carry on as normal.

Editorial | Take care of yourself during finals

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 29, 2022

Students should take care of their mental and physical health during finals week.

The Pitt Prescription: Sleep aids

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • November 17, 2019

If you are making lifestyle changes but still cannot get the healthy amount of sleep, then there is the option of using medications.

Opinion | In defense of the nap

By Leah Mensch, Senior Staff Columnist • April 3, 2019

There is a well-known narrative of the college student who falls into an insidious napping pattern, stops attending lecture and then fails all of the semester’s classes.

‘Seventh Son’ an abysmal attempt at striking fantasy gold

By Matt Maielli / For The Pitt News • February 11, 2015

"Seventh Son"Directed by: Sergey BodrovStarring: Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne MooreRated PG-13 for intense fantasy violence and action throughout, frightening images and brief strong languageGrade:...