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NEWS

A Senior's Final Word: Family, Changes, & Love
Apr 23 -      I’m graduating. In a week from yesterday. And for the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking, brainstorming, and eventually stressing over this pressure I put on myself to leave you all with this profoundly wise last word that would pierce through your computer screen, delve deep into your heart, and possibly leave a few of you in tears. Yeah, I know. Imagine... Read more

The Wedding Craze: Confessions of an Underaged and UnEngaged
Apr 18 - There was a time when I would sign onto my Facebook and scroll through the lists of statuses to see who was “in a relationship” and who was recently “single.” Facebook stalking not only included who looked cute or terrible in their profile picture, but also who was dating whom. It was like a game. Well, not anymore. As a college junior soon to be senior, coming... Read more

Cobra Starship Takes Over Bigelow Bash
Apr 18 - Despite all of the chaos ensuing due to the recent number of bomb threats, the Pitt Program Council was still able to produce “Bigelow Bash”. This year’s performances consisted of the very popular chart-topping band, “Cobra Starship”, along with an upcoming gem of a band named “Twenty One Pilots”.   On April 15th, the sun shone down on... Read more

Pitt Bomb Threats - Not Something to Take Lightly
Apr 13 - Daily bomb threats are becoming “the norm” in the lives of University of Pittsburgh students. With a current total of 85 threats since mid-February, the University of Pittsburgh has been unable to locate the person or persons responsible, even after offering a $50,000 reward for information about these instances. A majority of the threats have taken place in the beloved... Read more

BLOG

Vote to Send Pitt Campus Correspondents to Europe: Our Ridiculous List of Compelling Reasons
Hey collegiettes, families, and friends:)  It’s me, Deri, Pitt’s soon to be graduated Campus Correspondent.  Allow me to cut straight to the point… We NEED you.  Her Campus & Contiki are sending two campus correspondents on a trip to Europe & YOU are... Read more...

Ellen Makes Haters Her Motivaters
Most people have someone they can rely on to act as their personal role model. For me, Ellen DeGeneres stands out as a trustworthy person to look up to. Not only does her humor and wit force me to laugh no matter what, but everything she stands up for encourages me to fight for what I believe in as... Read more...

Pitt Dance Ensemble's Spring Performance ~ Chromatic
The University of Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble had their spring showcase this past Friday and Saturday evenings featuring pieces choreographed by Pitt students, as well as professional  guest choreographers. Many student choreographers created dances to be performed in the show and the pieces... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Chyron - A Hip Hop Star on the Rise
If you were at the Big Sean concert, you probably saw his opening act, Chyron, killing it on stage while the crowd literally went wild. A Pitt sophomore, Kobbie “Chyron” Turkson, is a...

Kelsey Perkins: One Collegiette Behind Pitt's Relay for Life
  Try to think about life right now as a college student. You’ve got classes, social obligations and of course your “you time”. Life gets hectic. Now try to picture yourself as...

Last Chance to See Beauty with a Historical Purpose
This weekend is your last chance to see Teenie Harris: Photographer and American Story at the Carnegie Museum of Art Journey back in time to an era of Pittsburgh’s unique history and discover...