The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Staff columnist India Krug is critical of Mayor Bill Peduto’s response to the Black Lives Matter movement and his handling of policing in Pittsburgh.

Opinion | Vote Peduto out and Gainey in

By India Krug, Staff Columnist • January 26, 2021
Peduto cannot be expected to give the Black Lives Matter movement the political agency it deserves. That is why it is imperative we focus on electing Gainey.
Opinion | Schools aren’t going to change in the ways we need them to

Opinion | Schools aren’t going to change in the ways we need them to

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • January 24, 2021
Many seem to think the way schools operate will be revolutionized by the pandemic. However, technology is usually less effective than a more social, hands-on experience.
Opinion | You’ll survive your COVID breakup

Opinion | You’ll survive your COVID breakup

By Genna Edwards, Senior Staff Columist • January 22, 2021
Going through a breakup during pandemic isolation can be lonely.
Opinion | Shrink your COVID-19 pod

Opinion | Shrink your COVID-19 pod

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • January 19, 2021
Whether you’re returning to campus now or staying put for the time being, you should think seriously about shrinking your COVID-19 pod.
Opinion | How to get back into the swing of things

Opinion | How to get back into the swing of things

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • January 18, 2021
Here’s how to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming semester.
Opinion | Working with children provides the skills employers are looking for

Opinion | Working with children provides the skills employers are looking for

By Kartik Kannan, For The Pitt News • November 20, 2020
With a changing world leading to employers using new guidelines in the hiring process, a columnist writes that working in child care will help college students develop the skills that will help them stand out to employers.
Opinion | Abraham Accords are not a betrayal of Palestinians

Opinion | Abraham Accords are not a betrayal of Palestinians

By Josh Beylinson, Staff Columnist • November 18, 2020
The Palestinian leadership may disapprove of Arab-Israeli diplomatic relations, but Israel should not be ostracized by the international community for the Palestinian leadership’s own refusal to make peace.
Opinion | This semester destroyed my mental health

Opinion | This semester destroyed my mental health

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • November 17, 2020
If this semester absolutely obliterated your mental health, that’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Columnists Emily Pinigis (left) and Devi Ruia (right) will graduate this semester.

Opinions desk says ‘so long’ to graduating seniors

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • November 17, 2020
The opinions desk says goodbye to two longtime graduating columnists — Devi Ruia and Emily Pinigis.
Opinion | Senior Year: A mid-year reflection

Opinion | Senior Year: A mid-year reflection

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • November 17, 2020
Question what it means to be a senior with our staff columnist Anne Marie Yurik.
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