Kelly McPoyle

1 month ago | pittnews.com | Ella Cool |Kelly McPoyle

Commencement is about two months away, and many graduates and their families have already started to make travel arrangements. In mid-February, the University announced that the 2025 spring commencement ceremony would be moved to PPG Paints Arena. However, since many graduates and their families have already made travel arrangements, the decision has prompted both excitement and concern from students over the logistics of transportation. The ceremony is typically held at the Petersen Events Center.

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle |Kyra McCague

After 15 months of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas reached a temporary ceasefire, which will have rippling effects across the region, the world and even on Pitt’s campus. Over the course of the 15 months, Pitt has seen numerous protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. The co-presidents of Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt said the six-week ceasefire is “a crucial first step, but it is not enough” in a written statement to The Pitt News.

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle |Marisa Funari

City Couture is a biweekly blog that mixes fashion and lifestyle into city living. 6:14 pm Fashion is always changing, and microtrends are the perfect way to keep things fresh without going all-in. The word microtrend has become a way to describe current fads and trends that are becoming extremely popular, but aren’t enough to become staple parts of a wardrobe. Whether you’re all about trends or just looking to try something new, here are a few trends that have been all over my social media.

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle |Lauren Deaton

Meaning at the Movies is a biweekly blog that analyzes the depth and beauty behind different films. 6:12 pm “Heretic” had every reason for me to love it, with Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and a basis in religious horror, yet somehow it fell flat for me. The premise is top-notch — two young missionaries, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, are asked to prove their faith through a game of cat and mouse when invited into the home of the diabolical Mr. Reed, played by Grant.

2 months ago | pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle |Sierra O'Neil

I am a potential new member — a PNM. That is right, I am officially rushing a sorority. I can say without a doubt that this experience is nothing like what I could have imagined. Walking into the WPU on Friday, I was an anxious mess — still am. I had no idea what my evening would look like and especially could not believe I would feel so safe and loved within just 24 hours. Going into orientation, I was totally wracked with nerves.