Anna Kuntz

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Anna Kuntz |Maxine Van Nortwick

This past week marked the start of the Year of the Snake, with the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and the University of Pittsburgh joined in on the celebrations taking place around the world to mark the day. Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the beginning of springtime and a new calendar year according to the lunisolar calendar. The holiday is widely celebrated throughout much of East Asia, most commonly in China. It typically occurs between Jan. 21 and Feb.

Jan 17, 2025 | pittnews.com | Anna Kuntz |Zane Ingram

With first-overall pick Alex Sarr, the rise of sophomore and once-lottery pick Bilal Coulibaly and Jordan Poole in the backcourt, many fans thought they knew what the Wizards lineup would look like. But former Pitt standout Bub Carrington emerged from the shadows and has turned heads quicker than anybody could have imagined. Nineteen-year-old Carrington’s advanced maturity has stood out early in his NBA career. The rookie averages over four assists to only 1.6 turnovers.

Jan 17, 2025 | pittnews.com | Anna Kuntz |Livia LaMarca

A watched pot never boils, or whatever the old saying is. I wish to amend the statement — a watched email never gets law school decisions. I guess the saying is applicable to lots of things, but stay with me, folks. I spent about eight weeks of my life painstakingly combing over every detail of my applications.

Jan 17, 2025 | pittnews.com | Anna Kuntz |Ashley O'Doherty

I relate to Jalen Hurts. Now, you might be thinking that is the craziest statement ever uttered, especially if you know me personally. I am not a 6′1″ quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. I cannot throw a football 68 yards or deadlift a whopping 500 pounds. I was not drafted in the second round of the NFL draft, and I did not play for the Alabama Crimson Tide before that. Rather, I am a 5’1” first-year at the University of Pittsburgh who was born with a severe lack of athletic abilities.

Jan 17, 2025 | pittnews.com | Anna Kuntz |Morgan Arlia

Note to Self is a biweekly blog written by Morgan Arlia, curated as if it were her journal. 9:41 am Note to Self — Whether it is “seasonal depression” or just the first year of college, I have caught myself feeling sad sometimes, even if I spent the entire day doing things I loved. After all, sometimes a good cry is all you need — or, at least, all I need.