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

Jordan Mondell, Assistant Visual Editor

Recounts will strengthen our democracy

By Saket Rajprohat | Columnist November 30, 2016

Even though he won the election, don’t remind Donald Trump that he lost the popular vote. He gets testy. So testy, in fact, that he’s now lying about how he lost, just to save face. “I won...

Kate Koenig | Senior Staff Photographer

Students should focus less on resumes and embrace experiential learning

By Kirsten Wong | Opinions Editor November 29, 2016

Researching, public speaking and being in charge of a dozen kids are all activities I’ve tried to avoid at any cost. Research is a bore, public speaking gives me anxiety and kids require too much...

President-elect Donald Trump with Betsy DeVos, whom Trump has chosen as his secretary of education. TNS

Editorial: Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education puts private business before community improvement

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 29, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to run the country like a business. If his early choices for key cabinet positions are any indication, he plans to make good on that claim — at least...

Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Pitt’s Counseling Center needs to meet increasing demands

By For The Pitt News | Erica Brandbergh November 28, 2016

A few weeks ago, I tried to make an appointment at Pitt’s Counseling Center only to be told that the counselors were so busy that it could be over a month before I could get an appointment. I know...

Editorial: Professor watchlist avoids academic dialogue

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 28, 2016

Before you sign up for a class, you check the professor’s Rate My Professor and maybe his or her bio on Pitt’s site. Now, some students might also see if their professors “liberal biases” have...

A Trump supporter hands out signs at a rally at Pittsburgh International Airport in Moon, Pa. on Nov. 6, 2016. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Trump’s ethical supporters must give back to communities he threatens

By Saket Rajprohat | Columnist November 22, 2016

Because I spent the good part of my summer and fall semesters this year working for the Hillary Clinton campaign, watching the election results with my team on Nov. 8 was particularly devastating. When...

This Thanksgiving, try to bring a side of thoughtful rhetoric to the table.

Editorial: The Pitt News’ Thanksgiving survival guide

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 22, 2016

‘Tis the season for turkey, stuffing and unbearable small talk around the family dinner table. It’s Thanksgiving, and lucky for you, the country just completed its most contentious political contest...

Criminal record could impact student protestor

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 21, 2016

It’s difficult to imagine that participating in a protest in college could lead to limited job prospects for those involved, but this very well may be a reality for some student protesters at Pitt. A...

Letter to the editor

To the Editor: On the night of Nov. 17, at a non-violent anti-Trump protest, tuition-paying students at the University of Pittsburgh were forced out of the spaces that exist and are maintained solely...

Top 10 Things First-Time Renters Should Look Out For

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 18, 2016

Our weekly Top Ten is brought to you by the writers of Pitt Tonight and The Pitt News Editorial Board. Ghosts If ghosts don’t bother you, set up secret cameras to videotape your roommates while...

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