Opinion | Tips for a very merry finals week
By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist
December 8, 2019
With finals week upon us and the dreaded pre-finals-finals week behind us, it may seem the task of balancing rest and academics has only become more arduous.
The Pitt Prescription: How to manage pain and stay healthy
By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer
November 3, 2019
Taking care of yourself, your mind and your body is incredibly important and college students sometimes forget this. A lot of pent-up stress and pressure can lead to significant impairment of one’s immune system.
College Compass: Fashion advice for student life
By Sarah Stager, For The Pitt News
October 31, 2019
It’s not always easy to look put together when you’re lugging heavy bags beneath both eyes and have a million and one assignments to complete before the end of the day.
College Compass: Entering survival mode
By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
College Compass is a brand new bi-weekly blog that aims to help student navigate the highs and lows of college life. This week, staff writer Ana Altchek talks about some of the stresses of being a first year student.
Opinion | The art of saying “no”
By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist
September 8, 2019
While saying no can feel uncomfortable and even unnatural, recognizing we don’t always have to agree is instrumental in protecting our mental health.
Opinion | We should all find time to read
By Leah Mensch, Assistant Opinions Editor
August 28, 2019
It’s a shame that we don’t read for pleasure as much during the school year, because with reading comes so many other benefits that improve the quality of everyday life.
Opinion | 5 tips to minimize stress and maximize success
By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist
August 23, 2019
So, before you find yourself in the same situation when the new school year begins, here's a few things to do differently this semester to minimize stress and maximize success.
Stress-inducing moments from Pitt sports
By Trent Leonard, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Finals week is one of the most stressful times of the year, but you might feel more at ease after revisiting some of these anxiety-inducing Pitt games.
Do puzzles and games help you de-stress?
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
“Video games are a part of me, and being able to play them, it takes away the pressure from work,” Ferdy Huang, a junior emergency medicine major, said. “The stress management, that’s the side effect that comes from having fun playing video games.”
Opinion | If these walls could talk, they’d scream: a glimpse into life at Hillman during finals week
By Allison Dantinne, Staff Columnist
December 9, 2018
The students studying for finals in Hillman are fascinating creatures, plagued by insurmountable stress manifested as odd habits. They gather around power sources, lean back in their swivel chairs while staring up at the lines of fluorescent lights and occasionally fall asleep on the floor under the c...