trends Archives - The Pitt News

Forget the trend cycle — here’s what you actually need for college

By Gabriela Herring, Staff Writer • August 8, 2024

As the never-ending trend cycle chugs along at its fastest rate yet, deciding what to buy is harder than ever. What silhouettes boost my confidence? Will I like this pattern in a month from now? What about...

Opinion | Mass buying is not normal

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • February 9, 2024

When it comes to reusable items such as water bottles, bags or articles of clothing, there is no need to buy multiple of them at once.

Opinion | The hottest football players right now

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • October 11, 2023

I’ve noticed a pattern of who is constantly trending and talked about. So here is a list of who I think the hottest football players are right now — though, whether or not you find them attractive or hot is to each their own.

Opinion | Makeup collabs and collections have gotten out of hand

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • September 13, 2023

Whether you’re an influencer or just a regular person, no one person needs 30 eyeshadow palettes, 50 lipsticks and lip glosses or 10 of the same blending brush. It’s just not realistic for anyone to use all of them. Chances are, we buy the new collections and collabs for the hype, use them for like 2 weeks and then forget they exist.

Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 10, 2022

Traditional holidays have morphed into something unrecognizable as it's influenced by the lure of social media. Holiday presents were once a form of connection and love, but have since emerged into competition, approval and striving for perceived status. Are the holidays gone as we know it?

Staff Picks: Our Autumn Aesthetics

By The Pitt News Staff • August 20, 2018

Fall trends are abundant, and our staff is here to share their thoughts on the popular — and slightly ridiculous — trends coming our way this spooky season.

Traditional treats trump trends

By Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor • July 19, 2017

It's a sweltering Friday evening in Oakland as I sit on my porch. I'm craving something sweet, creamy and icy. I pull up Google and dig into my recent searches — yes, this is a weekly occurrence —...