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A chat with the Pitt Volleyball icon Cat Flood

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor • November 23, 2024

On this episode of 鈥淭he Pitt News Sports Podcast,鈥� assistant sports editor Matthew Scabilloni talks with Cat Flood, an outside hitter for Pitt Volleyball. Flood talks about life as a graduate student, as well as her position in the ACC. This podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Audio edited by Emma Hannan

Meaning at the Movies | My Old Heart & 鈥淢y Old Ass鈥�

By Lauren Deaton, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024

In this edition of 鈥淢eaning at the Movies,鈥� staff writer Lauren Deaton explores how the recent release 鈥淢y Old Ass鈥� explores themes of girlhood, loss and growing up.

A Good Hill to Die On // What I Am Really Thankful For

By Sierra O鈥橬eil, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024

This edition of 鈥淎 Good Hill to Die On鈥� confronts rising pressures even with the upcoming holiday break.

Don鈥檛 Be a Stranger | Tiny Beautiful Things

By Sophia Viggiano, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024

In this edition of Don鈥檛 Be a Stranger, staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses the parts of life that seem trivial but really give it beauty and meaning.

Faith鈥檚 Findings // Dorm Food

By Faith Richardson, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

In this edition of Faith鈥檚 Findings, staff writer Faith Richardson shares tips for eating healthy while living in a dorm.

Mimesis // On Piracy

By Chloe Woodruff, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Is piracy a victimless crime? In this week鈥檚 post, Mimesis explores media theft and the dedicated online community of archivists.

Who Asked? // What makes a family?

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

This installment of Who Asked? by staff writer Brynn Murawski gets into the nitty gritty age old struggle between found family and chosen family.

City Couture | Getting out of a Funk – Morning Routine

By Marisa Funari, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

In this edition of City Couture, staff writer Marisa Funari talks about her morning and night routine that prevents her from falling into a slump.

What, Like It鈥檚 Hard? // Supplemental essays and other forms of torture

By Livia LaMarca, Contributing Editor • November 15, 2024

After finally completing all of her law school applications, contributing editor Livia LaMarca talks about supplemental essays as being the most tedious part of the application process.

Do You Not Get the Concept? // Cannibalism to go with your changing seasons

By Maya Douge, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

In this second edition of 鈥楧o You Not Get the Concept?鈥� Maya Douge explores the album 鈥淧reacher鈥檚 Daughter鈥� by Ethel Cain and its complex storyline exploring religious trauma.