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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Satire | I miss spring break Pitt

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • March 17, 2025

There are many upsides and many downsides to spring break, much like life. On the upside, we get a break from classes, granting us time to catch up on all the assignments we are severely behind on. Campus...

A Good Hill to Die On // Break It Down

A Good Hill to Die On // Break It Down

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
In this release of “A Good Hill to Die On,” I dive deep into the warm waters of whether Spring Break vacations are a real need
Faith’s Findings // Spring Slump

Faith’s Findings // Spring Slump

By Faith Richardson, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
In this edition of Faith’s Findings, staff writer Faith Richardson explores various aspects of spring break and how that relates to free time and balance.
Students with suitcases wait for a bus outside Soldiers and Sailors.

High travel costs impact students’ spring break plans

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
As some students seek to escape Pittsburgh’s gloomy weather for spring break, others are opting to stay in Oakland to save some cash.
Opinion | Spring break — is it overrated?

Opinion | Spring break — is it overrated?

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • February 25, 2025
Spring break for college students is always anticipated and talked up as the trip of the year. But is spring break truly the highlight of the spring term, or has it become overhyped? 
Cabeza de Toro beach in Punta Cana.

‘Time to get away’: Students reflect on spring break

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024

For college students, spring break is a chance to get away from school to either a sunny vacation spot or their hometown, relaxing with friends and family. Regardless of where students go on their time...

A United States passport in front of a world map.

Students seek adventure, relaxation on spring break trips

By Sarah Pine, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
After enduring endless midterms and Pittsburgh’s strange, irregular weather, students traveled all around the world for spring break this year.
Opinion | A reflection on what it means to be home

Opinion | A reflection on what it means to be home

By Thomas Riley, Staff Columnist • March 12, 2023
Home is difficult and shocking, but it’s where we grow. My life in my old home is finished. None remains but old memories, preserved for me to walk through like a museum. Labels hang on each and every door — one reads, “Mall Food Court (2017-2021) / Remember that one time?”
Fresh Perspective | Taking Advantage of Spring Break

Fresh Perspective | Taking Advantage of Spring Break

By Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer • March 3, 2023
In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Julia Smeltzer reminds you to enjoy your spring break and take the time to unwind.
Editorial | What your spring break destination says about you

Editorial | What your spring break destination says about you

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 26, 2023
Students, we know you’re tired of the semester, but thankfully spring break kicks off on March 5. All you need to do is power through this week and you’re free… well, at least for seven days.  You absolutely deserve a break, but where you spend that time definitely says something about you — but what? Let’s take a look. 
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