thanksgiving break Archives

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...