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Opinion | How D.C. changed my perspective

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • September 5, 2024

I’m an advocate for believing that every season of life brings you something to improve upon yourself, and the version of you keeps changing and growing. How wonderful is it to think of life that way?

Notes From an Average Girl | Notes from a scared traveler

By Madeline Milchman, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

In this edition of Notes From an Average Girl, senior staff writer Madeline Milchman writes about making the best out of her upcoming study abroad experience in Barcelona.

Opinion | My first time out of the country was life-changing and yours can be too

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • March 29, 2024

I always wanted to travel abroad. I always imagined myself going out of the country visiting different places like Thailand, Greece and Ghana. For a while now, my aunt and grandma have been urging me to obtain my passport simply to have and to be able to travel internationally. I was finally able to get it last year, which I was so excited about.

Editorial | Be aware of your role as a traveler over break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 5, 2024

Spring break is approaching to the delight of many Pitt students overwhelmed by their midterms — they can finally relax, travel or maybe just catch up on work due when they return the following Monday. For those choosing the second option of traveling, it’s important that we bear in mind our role as tourists.

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.

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.

‘One Place to Another’ art exhibit highlights students’ relationships with nature, wildlife

By Nada Abdulaziz, For The Pitt News • February 22, 2023

The University Art Gallery presents the studio art students' research exhibition, “One Place to Another.” Available through March 3, the exhibit includes the work of seven Pitt students who dedicated last summer to participating in field studies in various locations.

Alumni Network ensures Pitt experience doesn’t end with graduation

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023

Pitt’s traditions and special events are a hallmark of a great college experience, but this connection to the University doesn’t have to end after students graduate. The Pitt Alumni Network offers many more annual trips and events to keep the Pitt spirit alive long after graduation.

Opinion | Seniors, don’t limit yourself — apply to grad programs outside of the U.S.

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • January 8, 2023

Whenever someone asks me about my current prospects, I give them an answer they typically aren’t expecting… I’m not applying to any universities in the United States. Then I tell my American peers they should consider doing the same.

Opinion | Comparing my two vacations

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 31, 2022

This summer I traveled to two very different places — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Ojochal, Costa Rica.