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Poetry: Flash Through Four Years

By Maggie Koontz, Senior Columnist • September 6, 2018

first year here, eyes full of wonder and optimistic at heart. a taste of freedom far from my home. my dorm is not my own. a stranger in this city. sophomore scene isn’t what it...

Breathe easier: More air quality regulations needed

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • September 6, 2018

With the federal government waging a war against the environment, state and local authorities must enforce air quality regulations to protect public health.

Pitt’s community action plan won’t improve fraternity conduct

By Hayden Timmins, For The Pitt News • September 5, 2018

The new community action plan — which lifts Pitt's Greek Life probation from January — makes steps toward reforming frat culture at Pitt. It's a great first step, but not nearly enough to eradicate these appalling drug- and alcohol-related “accidents” at fraternities.

Reality TV needs to treat harassment more seriously

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • September 4, 2018

Incidents of misconduct or harassment should be presented in a more serious way on TV since they can impact not only those involved but also viewers and how they might react or respond to similar circumstances.

Reduce use of antibiotics in agriculture

By Delilah Bourque, Staff Columnist • August 31, 2018

It’s unnecessary and harmful to consumers to treat unafflicted creatures with antibiotics, and it’s cruel to inflate the growth of animals on industrial farms.

Harsher hazing law is a step in the right direction

By Maggie Durwald, Opinions Editor • August 30, 2018

Other states should model Tim’s Law to adopt harsher stances against hazing — to do so, they’ll need the help of activists like the Anti-Hazing Coalition as well as universities and Greek life.

Philippine Nationality Room highlights need for diversity

By Grace McGinness, For The Pitt News • August 29, 2018

The Philippine Nationality room is an important step in diversifying the Nationality Rooms, 20 of which represent white European countries.

Bike lanes are for cyclists only

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • August 27, 2018

Drivers in Pittsburgh should support the development of bike infrastructure in the City, because it will not only make rides safer for cyclists — it will also ensure that bicycles come into less contact with cars, alleviating stress that drivers could face.

Catholic Church bears collective responsibility for sex crimes

By Neena Hagen, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 27, 2018

For decades, the Catholic Church has been hammered with sexual abuse allegations in countless dioceses across the globe — and just last week, six Pennsylvania dioceses joined that list in dramatic fashion.

Courses to spice up your fall schedule

By Maggie Durwald, Opinions Editor • August 26, 2018

Whether you want a course to fulfill a gen-ed requirement or decided to tweak your schedule so you can get out of that 8 a.m. lecture, here’s a list of 10 quirky, interesting courses offered this fall semester.