Kelly McPoyle

3 weeks ago | pittnews.com | Kelly McPoyle

9:55 am Finals season is upon us, and it can be difficult to find time to prioritize physical and mental health while studying. Departments across campus are holding events through the week of April 21 to help students destress. The Campus Recreation Center, the Student Success Hub and the University Counseling Center are holding events to help students take meaningful breaks between studying and finals.

2 months 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.

Jan 28, 2025 | 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.

Jan 28, 2025 | 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.

Jan 28, 2025 | 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.