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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Opinion | School should be in the summer

Opinion | School should be in the summer

By Zion Schenk, Staff Columnist • April 1, 2025
Although this may be controversial, I believe that from this data, it is evident that we college students are our best selves when the weather is warm. Just imagine the motivation and the happiness we would all feel if school was during summer.
A scarf hugs a tree in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Scarf bombardiers: Pittsburgh passion project warms thousands in need

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
Volunteers donate scarves and place them around Pittsburgh for anyone to take. 
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • January 12, 2025
Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Editorial | Which Pitt News desks saw their shadow on Groundhog Day

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 2, 2023
Who saw their shadow this Groundhog Day and who is ready for spring to begin?
Poetry | Winter demands rest

Poetry | Winter demands rest

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 25, 2023
Assistant Opinions Editor Grace DeLallo explores through poetry the need to slow during the cold months, despite demand from the outside world that we carry on as normal.
A family ice skates during Winterfest at The Frick on Jan. 15.

Winterfest at The Frick offers art, winter activities

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
Winterfest at The Frick is an outdoor family friendly event featuring activities such as skating, live performances, guided art making, carriage rides and more. Winterfest is a two-weekend event taking place Jan. 14-16 and Jan. 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A potted succulent plant.

6 plants that can survive a winter in a college student’s room

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • January 11, 2023
Plants are a great way to create a cozy and bright living space even with the constant gray skies of a Pittsburgh winter. Here are six plants that can survive the season in a dorm room, along with some plant care tips to keep them alive.
Phipps Conservatory decorated for its Winter Flower Show and Light Garden.

Phipps Conservatory creates ‘arctic adventure’ for annual winter flower show and light garden

By Maya Valletta, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
Phipps Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show and Light Garden includes 15 acres of lights and plants. This year’s theme is arctic adventure. Many rooms have topiary winter animals which are made of natural materials such as dry grasses and mosses.
The Green Space | Ode to Winter

The Green Space | Ode to Winter

By Sarah Stager, Contributing Editor • February 18, 2021
It’s February — dark, gloomy, gray and cold.
Staff Picks: Books to cozy up with

Staff Picks: Books to cozy up with

By The Pitt News Staff • November 1, 2020
It’s November, and a particularly melancholic winter looms on the horizon. But as long as we’re staying in, we might as well get cozy, and there’s no better way to do that than with a good book.
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