winter break Archives - The Pitt News

Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 9, 2023

While most Pitt students spent the winter break enjoying the holiday season, the Panthers continued their respective seasons. With plenty of time left for the winter sports calendar, here’s how the athletic department fared over the last few weeks.

Fresh Perspective | Reflecting on the fall semester and what is next

By Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2022

Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer Socials: In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Senior Staff Writer Julia Smeltzer looks back on the fall semester.

Opinion | How to stay sane over winter break

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • November 17, 2020

Winter break this year is extended, which means an extended amount of time at home, without our friends or classes to keep us sane.

Opinion | Dispatches from home: Winter break vignettes

By The Pitt News Staff • January 5, 2020

Before we move on from winter break, here are five glimpses into the various lives of college students on break.

Photo blog: Pitt students reflect on winter break

By Bader Abdulmajeed, Staff Photographer • January 25, 2019

Check out the first edition of our photo blog by staff photographer Bader Abdulmajeed. This week he walked around campus and talked to students about music, winter break, mental health and more. — Responses...

Opinion | Pa to Paris: Vignettes from winter break

By The Pitt News Staff • January 7, 2019

Pitt News staff writers share how they spent their winter breaks and reflect on their time at home and abroad.

Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019

While the students were away, the Panthers’ student-athletes were out to play. You catch up on what you missed and read what Pitt accomplished over break here.

The ultimate winter break bucket list

By Alex Dolinger, For The Pitt News • December 10, 2018

When the semester finally ends, it's easy to go home and find yourself a little bit bored. Here are some ways to avoid the winter break blues.

International students stay stateside for spring break

By Hannah Schneider, Staff Writer • March 14, 2018

Pitt’s Student Government Board announced last summer that the University’s winter break would be extended by a full week. The extension was applauded by most students — but for Pitt’s international...

Pitt extends winter break for upcoming school year

By Henry Glitz | News Editor • July 12, 2017

Pitt’s Student Government Board announced Saturday that University administrators will be extending winter break by several days for the 2017-2018 academic year. The announcement, which SGB made in...