Five ice cream shops that should be your ice cream stops

By Jessica Goldstein | Staff Writer Like an ice cream cone melting away in the sweltering sun, summer disappeared as quickly as it arrived. Just because the season is coming to a close doesn’t mean the exploration and discovery of ice cream parlors has to end. There are quite a few Pittsburgh ice cream shops that are close to campus and can satisfy your sweet … Continue reading Five ice cream shops that should be your ice cream stops

Ben & Jerry’s aims to empower through ice cream

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Right now, nothing about the upcoming presidential election – or global politics in general – seems particularly sweet. But Ben & Jerry’s is trying to change that, one ice cream cone at a time. The community-minded ice cream company that’s famous for its inventive flavors debuted a new one at the beginning of the summer: Empower Mint, made with … Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s aims to empower through ice cream

Terrible 20’s: the battle ground to adulthood

By Robyn Rudish-Laning | Editor-in-Chief   When my best friend of seven years texted me a photo last week, I was expecting a picture of her puppy Cooper or a cute project she just finished for her house. I was not expecting to see a diamond ring on her hand and the message “I said yes!!” In the moment it took me to realize what … Continue reading Terrible 20’s: the battle ground to adulthood