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Pitt's J-School: The Pitt News | English | University of Pittsburgh

When students are looking for colleges where they can pursue journalism degrees, they may overlook the University of Pittsburgh, but that would be a mistake. Not only can students learn from faculty who have real-world experience in the field of journalism, but they can also get firsthand experience right on campus.

The Pitt News is Pitt’s independent, student-run newspaper. It has been circulating on Pitt’s Oakland Campus for more than 100 years. But in 1910, it wasn’t called The Pitt News. Th

Mindfulness Matters | English | University of Pittsburgh

: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis[i]

Mindfulness matters. I believe it matters in the classroom, in the workplace, in the home. Mindfulness matters both when we're alone and when we are in the presence of others. I think it's something that often goes unnoticed because mindfulness is present within all of us. We all possess the ability to be aware of what we are exerienc

February 2 2023

Words like Tattoos: Mary Brignano’s Corporate Corpus | English | University of Pittsburgh

: series of speech sounds that symbolize and communicate a meaning; can be spoken or written.

Mary Brignano shuffles through her purse, searching for her business card. She is triumphant, smiling.

Her card doesn’t say “writer.” It doesn’t say “historian.” It has her information and one other simple graphic.

It’s like when someone is tattooed with a small, meaningful image. No one knows the importance until they ask. In lowercase, yellow letters, Brignano has tattooed “words” between brackets

A Dress of a Different Color

The classic tune people hum when thinking about weddings says, “Here comes the bride, all dressed in white.” But some brides are marching to a different tune in a different hue.

The white wedding dress is iconic. The style may change, but the ivory or white fabric has become a symbol associated with marriage.

But that doesn’t mean some new options aren’t going to give the tradition a run for its money. Designers such as Hayley Paige and Vera Wang have splashed their collections with colors ran

A Cake So Nice It Doesn’t Need to Be Iced

A Cake So Nice It Doesn’t Need to Be Iced

The “naked cake” seems to be here to stay.

The traditional, multi-tiered wedding cake with white frosting and delicate piping has stood the test of time. But that doesn’t mean other trends haven’t gained traction. Some brides are opting for cupcakes or donuts in place of a classic cake, while others are incorporating a variation of the cake into their wedding receptions.

The name of the naked cake might raise a few eyebrows, but it’s a more than fitti

These Couples Have Officially Won the Game of Love

These Couples Have Officially Won the Game of Love

There is no formula for finding love, but for these couples, there is one common factor: sports.

Sports have a funny way of bringing people together. People will crowd into a stadium to watch their favorite team take on a rival or they’ll host parties for neighbors and friends to come together and watch a championship game.

Some people will even fall in love.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

When Jamie Chakany arrived at the Columbus Clippers

A Family Affair: McConnells maintain tradition

With her mom and aunt watching from the sidelines in the third quarter of a late November blowout against Slippery Rock University, Pitt sophomore guard Madison Serio drained the first 3-pointer of her college career.

Late in the fourth quarter, she buried her second long-range attempt. When she nailed her third 3-pointer the next time down the court, the Panthers’ bench celebrated as though they had just won the national championship.

Panthers put on show for pro scouts

The Pitt football team casually stands around and spectates teammates undergoing various tests in the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. (Photo by Mackenzie Rodrigues | Contributing Editor)

The newest Panther football players are just getting used to life in Oakland at spring practices. The draft-eligible former players, however, had a chance Wednesday morning to impress NFL scouts and potentially find their new homes.

Representatives for all 32 NFL teams gathered in the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to

Pitt introduces Jeff Capel as new head basketball coach

Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke introduced Jeff Capel as the next men’s basketball coach during a ceremony at the Petersen Events Center Wednesday.

The gym floor was packed with University students and staff, including Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, women’s head basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio, head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the players of the men’s basketball team — including those who put in transfer requests last week.

Capel, who previously worked as head coach Mike Krzyzews