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Note to Self // Gratitude Journal

By Morgan Arlia, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

In the second edition of Note to Self, Morgan Arlia talks about taking a step back and reflecting on what to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

A Good Hill to Die On // What I Am Really Thankful For

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024

This edition of “A Good Hill to Die On” confronts rising pressures even with the upcoming holiday break.

Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

From hosting a “kiki” to relaxing in rural Indiana, students share a wide scope of ways they will spend Thanksgiving break.

Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

With an avalanche of finals, endless assignments and looming deadlines, students are finding themselves caught in a whirlwind of academic pressure after Thanksgiving break.

Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 16, 2023

Somewhere between our conversation on the dryness of turkey meat and Thanksgiving-related food-borne illness, the conversation turned to the random and nontraditional foods we eat during the holiday.

Pitt sophomore Noah Stockwell hits jackpot on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • November 28, 2022

The game show “Wheel of Fortune” showcased Noah Stockwell, a sophomore nursing major, on Nov. 24. Stockwell took home $69,440, along with a trip to Hawaii and a $1,000 Tower Records gift card.

Fresh Perspective | What I’m thankful for

By Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer • November 17, 2022

In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Senior Staff Writer Julia Smeltzer writes about what she’s thankful for.

Editorial | It’s November, not Christmas

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 11, 2022

November is way too early to begin Christmas celebrations — don’t forget about Thanksgiving!

Editorial | It’s OK to not like Thanksgiving

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 15, 2021

While Thanksgiving can be a happy time full of food and family, this isn’t the case for everyone — and that’s OK.

Editorial | Store closures on Thanksgiving should be standard

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 5, 2021

Regardless of intentions, closing for Thanksgiving is a well-deserved break for retail workers.