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Editorial | Support and attend women’s sports

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 4, 2023

While many are anxiously waiting to see how well Pitt’s football team is going to do this semester and are already discussing the men’s basketball season, the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s sports teams are accomplishing feat after feat. Some of our Pitt pride and support should go to them.

Opinion | Master the art of questioning

By Harsh Hiwase, Senior Staff Columnist • August 29, 2023

It’s normal to feel like a small fish in the ocean that is the University of Pittsburgh. For many of us, this is the first experience going to school outside our hometown, and we just don’t know what...

Opinion | Give back to your community

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • August 29, 2023

Community service is something that most college students have done. Maybe you did it to boost your college application. Maybe you really felt compelled to serve your community. Regardless, everyone should reflect on how they have served their community, and part of that is realizing what communities you really belong to.

Editorial | The importance of school newspapers

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2023

In light of the recent free speech news over at Penn State University, The Pitt News Editorial Board wants to make certain that students, staff and faculty are aware of the benefits a school newspaper brings to college campuses.

Opinion | It’s normal to have fears and anxieties coming into your first year of college

By Emily O'Neil, Staff Columnist • August 27, 2023

Throughout my time working as a new student ambassador and listening to the common apprehensions experienced by many incoming first-year students, I’ve come to realize that almost every student goes through similar feelings.

Opinion | How elite universities whitewash the humanities and arts

By Ebonee Rice-Nguyen, Senior Staff Columnist • August 26, 2023

Affirmative action has been on the decline for years, but the announcement of its ultimate demise was still a slap in the face to students and families from traditionally underrepresented racial groups. While current students won’t feel the repercussions of the Supreme Court ruling, future generations will be left with the aftermath.

Opinion | Pittsburgh is not Pitt’s playground — it’s our community

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • August 16, 2023

Settling into a new community doesn’t happen overnight. I’m entering my third year at Pitt, living off campus, have best friends and my partner in the city — yet Pittsburgh feels new to me every day. But Pittsburgh has a way of sneaking up on you until suddenly you realize it’s more home than your hometown.

Opinion | It’s OK to be alone

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • August 12, 2023

Not only is living on your own for the first time daunting, but college comes with many expectations. Every adult talks about their college friends, and it seems like there is an intense pressure to make lifelong connections. That can be a stressor throughout college, but especially at the beginning when you don’t know anybody.

Opinion | My financial tips and advice for college

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • August 9, 2023

You’re kind of on your own now. While that may seem great — and it definitely can be — being on your own also comes with more responsibilities. One of the most important things to learn is financial responsibility.

Opinion | You don’t need to party in college to have a good time

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 7, 2023

I thought I had to live my college days in some predestined, “stereotypical” way or else I wouldn’t have a fulfilling time. There is nothing wrong with spending your time in college like that — many do. But just like it is okay to party and get drunk on the neighboring frat’s mysterious jungle juice, it is okay to have little interest. It is okay to not want that at all, actually.