‘A once in a lifetime opportunity’: Students prepare for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer • April 20, 2026

The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, and some Pitt students are ready to join in on the festivities.

Federal restrictions not deterring international students from holiday travel

By Courtney Nealon, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025

Although wary of new travel restrictions, some international students remain committed to going home for the holidays.

Thanksgiving travel plans for Pitt students disrupted by effects of government shutdown

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • November 19, 2025

As the federal government shutdown concludes, Pitt students traveling home for Thanksgiving are still facing growing uncertainty and disruption. 

High travel costs impact students’ spring break plans

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

As some students seek to escape Pittsburgh’s gloomy weather for spring break, others are opting to stay in Oakland to save some cash.

Opinion | How D.C. changed my perspective

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • September 6, 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.