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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
Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

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 bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Students are, by and large, excited to return home to spend time with family during Thanksgiving break next week. However, the 2024 presidential election results have raised political tensions and called attention to differences this holiday season. 
Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

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.
First year defender Olivia Lee (20) celebrates with teammates after their win against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex on Saturday.

What Pitt Athletics fans missed over Thanksgiving break

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • November 29, 2023

While students went back home for Thanksgiving break, Pitt Athletics stayed busy. Some teams continued their seasons, while others saw their seasons come to an end.  Here is a recap of the busy Thanksgiving...

Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

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.
Opinion | Thanksgiving break is hardly a break

Opinion | Thanksgiving break is hardly a break

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • December 1, 2019
Not only has the week enhanced stress levels, but as Pitt is one of the few colleges with a break this lengthy, it’s also inconvenient.
According to the National Institute of Health, 65% of the human population is lactose intolerant by adulthood.

Editorial: Top 10 things Pitt students are doing to prepare for break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 22, 2019
These are the top 10 things Pitt students are doing to prepare for break.

WOTS: What’s Up with Thanksgiving Break?

November 20, 2019

Redshirt sophomore Stephanie Williams led the Panthers with 15 kills in their match against Virginia. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt sports gobble up wins over Thanksgiving break

By Brandon Glass and Trent Leonard | TPN Staff • November 27, 2017

Pitt sports had a lot to be thankful for over the holiday break. Aside from turkey and stuffing, teams saw historic wins and conference championship titles on the menu. While the Pitt men’s basketball...

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