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2 months ago | 
pittnews.com | Aidan Kasner |Evin Verburgge
In my junior year of high school, I made a far-too-long list of books I wanted to read before graduating. About 90% of the books on that list were classic novels written in the 19th century. I figured that reading as many books as I possibly could from authors like Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy would be well worth my time because it would mean I’d read a lot of “impressive” books.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Sydney Krasniewski |Evin Verburgge
Last week was Banned Books Week, an annual event that began in 1982 to call attention to the dangers of literary censorship. Each year, the American Library Association compiles and publishes data on book bans and censorship demands in the U.S. — and it’s sometimes surprising and always disappointing when I learn that some of my favorite books are being removed from library shelves. The ALA reported that in 2023, the number of individual book titles challenged increased by 65% compared to 2022.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Emily O'Neil |Aidan Kasner |Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge
Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear gave an update on the ongoing issue with the Disability and Resource Services’ Testing Center capacity at this week’s meeting. For 18 months, the testing center has frequently reached capacity, especially during midterms and finals weeks. DRS reportedly sent an email to teaching faculty this week outlining the testing center’s purpose and suggested methods to fix the issue with capacity.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Emily O'Neil |Aidan Kasner |Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge
The “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series easily includes the best books I have ever read. This series creates a world filled with fantasy, romance, fantastic world building, characters you can hate and love and a whirlwind of emotions throughout the entire journey. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” — known as ACOTAR — is a five-book series written by Sarah J. Maas. I read the first book during the pandemic and I have thought about it every day since. Anytime I read fantasy, I compare it to ACOTAR.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Emily O'Neil |Aidan Kasner |Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge
For Benjamin Leighow, president of the club Music and Entertainment Business, it is important for students interested in the music business to have a community as early on in their careers as possible. While neighboring schools like Point Park University have a diverse list of courses for music business, Leighow said there are significantly less opportunities for students at Pitt.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Emily O'Neil |Aidan Kasner |Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge
Did you choose where to live based on the climate, infrastructure or stability of the city you reside in? My guess is these aspects never crossed your mind — you most likely choose where to live because of your job or proximity to your family. Or perhaps you were thinking of the nightlife and food scene, accessibility or school districts for your children.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Aidan Kasner |Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge |Shamelessly Compiled
Pitt men’s basketball (15-8, ACC 6-6) traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the ACC rival NC State (15-8 (7-5)), looking to increase its winning streak. Each team headed into the night hoping to secure a crucial win to strengthen its resume with a month to go before the NCAA tournament. The two teams came into the game on win streaks, with Pitt winning four of its last five. The Panthers ultimately extended their win streak, outlasting the Wolfpack to take home a 67-64 victory.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Alex Porter |Evin Verburgge |Shamelessly Compiled |Belle O'Hara
After an underwhelming 2023 campaign, Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke decided Pitt softball needed significant changes. As a result, former head coach Jodi Hermanek was relieved of her duties. During Hermanek’s five seasons as head coach, the Panthers went 29-82 in conference play and 76-134 overall. Despite winning 10 more games than the previous season, the 2023 Panthers failed to earn a winning record or qualify for the ACC tournament.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Evin Verburgge |Shamelessly Compiled |Belle O'Hara |Abby Lipold
The disappointment in a movie or the TV series adaptation of a book is all too familiar to me. It seems that so often when the story in a book is taken to the screen, it just doesn’t live up to what I — and many others — read on paper. Maybe you’ve seen a film adaptation first and don’t see the point in reading the book after. Sometimes you already know what happens, but speaking from my own experience, I think that’s a mistake.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
pittnews.com | Belle O'Hara |Abby Lipold |Evin Verburgge |Shamelessly Compiled
Hello Compilers, I am notorious for putting a lot on my plate. I love being busy. I love the thrill of checking that little task box and crossing out lines on a to-do list. Time management is like solving a puzzle for myself –– finding where the pieces fit to create the picture of my day. The work that I prioritize are things that, for the most part, better me as a person or as a professional. However, I can admit that I am still dictated by little colored squares that take over my Google calendar.
