Harry Kloman News Today

Exploring cultural norms and customs surrounding food in Indian and Ethiopian societies. Rukmini Srinivas memoir "Tiffin" serves as a backdrop, depicting her Tamil Brahmin aunts strict adherence to dining rules. These customs, rooted in the concept of "jootha" (uncleanliness), reflect broader societal attitudes towards food and sharing. The narrative delves into instances where rules are relaxed, such as during celebrations or familial interactions.

In her farewell to The Pitt News, editor-in-chief Rebecca Johnson reflects on her memories at the paper from reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic to her original journalism inspiration — Rory Gilmore, a flawed character from the TV show “Gilmore Girls.”

Pitt students have a term of endearment for the Cathedral — but not everyone loves it.