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

Don’t let the tuition freeze thaw: Legislate budget raise

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 13, 2015

It’s uncomfortable to go shopping and find no tags on the items — that blouse might be $20, but it could also be $50. Either way, you don’t want to discover the price at the counter once you’ve...

Editorial: Private gains and social returns not mutually exclusive

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 12, 2015

The career that a student chooses to pursue following college should, of course, be a personal choice. However, economics professor Sendhil Mullainathan feels uncomfortable when his students choose to...

Editorial: How does emotional intelligence make you feel?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 8, 2015

From a young age, we’re taught math, science and English in the U.S. to bolster our intellectual and academic development. While these areas are essential to a quality education, we as a society must...

Editorial: Let’s make a splash with a fishing team

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 7, 2015

As the spring continues and the summer approaches, Pitt should consider reeling in an excellent opportunity for students — a club fishing team. Competitive fishing at the university level is growing...

Editorial: Childbearing a personal choice, not a cultural obligation

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 6, 2015

If you’re reading this, you should show gratitude — at least to some degree — to your parents for bringing you into this world. But how much does their care affect your future outcomes and successes?Devoting...

New Greek life policy helps, not hurts

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 5, 2015

This fall, don’t expect to see new freshmen proudly displaying Greek letters on their dorm room doors.As of Friday, University officials confirmed that fall rush season will no longer include freshmen....

People and pronouns: Getting it right

People and pronouns: Getting it right

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 2, 2015

Laverne Cox’s outspokenness for the transgender community has drawn celebration and insight from people of all sexual orientations.The Pitt News covered her talk with a story and photograph that filled...

Editorial: Root to make Opening Day a national holiday

Editorial: Root to make Opening Day a national holiday

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 1, 2015

Here at The Pitt News, we wave our No. 1 foam fingers in a proud salute to America’s pastime. So as opening day nears, let’s step out of the batter’s box and declare baseball’s opening day a national...

Editorial: Prepare students for college with real world simulations

By The Pitt News Editorial Board March 31, 2015

Our country’s K-12 school system is essential for providing young people with an adequate knowledge of the world around them. But how can we balance teaching students academic knowledge as well as tangible...

Sex ed revamp: Transgender inclusion is vital for progress

By The Pitt News Editorial Board March 30, 2015

It’s unsettling that the United States still doesn’t require sex education nationwide.In 2010, Pennsylvania passed the Healthy Youth Act, which requires sex ed in public schools. However, schools aren’t...

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