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How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • January 12, 2025

Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.

Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

As snow and clouds cover up the city of Pittsburgh, mental health experts define Seasonal Affective Disorder and discuss its effects on college students living in Pittsburgh.

What Trump鈥檚 win means for the future of reproductive rights聽

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Pitt professors give their opinions on what future reproductive health care will look like for this country and, more specifically, Pennsylvania.

Sewage smells across Oakland causing concern for students and everyday passers

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The smell of sewage has been an issue for students across campus, with many complaining of strong smells. Although brief exposure to sewage odors, such as walking by a manhole, pose 鈥渘o risk to health鈥� according to Molly Stitt-Fischer, director of environmental health and safety at Pitt, students are still unsatisfied.聽

Eatery town hall addresses food safety concerns after ongoing complaints聽

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Students and community members gathered in The Eatery on Wednesday evening for a 鈥渢own hall鈥� hosted by Student Government Board to address recent concerns about undercooked food, pest sightings and overall food quality issues.

The Hub helps students, Oakland residents get vaccinated for the upcoming winter

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024

The Hub is a focal point on the University of Pittsburgh鈥檚 campus and implores students and faculty to get their vaccinations to help contain sicknesses this winter.

How students can make smarter food choices on campus

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • August 26, 2024

Getting the right nutrients is essential for students to help them succeed. Learning how to balance food choices is an important part of college and living on your own.

An overview of Pitt鈥檚 mental health resources

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • August 6, 2024

As the transition from high school to college can be challenging for many, the University offers a range of programs to students. From the University Counseling Center to Therapy Dog Tuesdays, there are a variety of resources available for students dealing with issues such as stress, grief, academic pressure or mental health concerns.

Research hub to discover new ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer聽 • April 5, 2024

A team of Pitt researchers have come together to create a new endometriosis research hub, HER, in Pittsburgh to try and discover new ways to diagnose endometriosis and find more information on the disease.

As norovirus spreads across campus, students recount their experiences

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

Across the country, cases of the norovirus are climbing. Panther Central sent out an email on March 2 with confirmation of at least one case of the virus on campus, but dozens of students have reported falling ill over the last week.