Opinion | Sanders’ campaign has ended — and with it, my faith in America
By Genna Edwards, Staff Columnist
April 13, 2020
The message was clear — half of America, its people and its government, don’t care about you or anyone but themselves.
Editorial: Bail out USPS
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 12, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, mail service is more important than ever.
Opinion | Media shouldn’t rub salt in the wound about COVID-19 pandemic
By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist
April 12, 2020
Life in quarantine isn’t ideal for most people, and it’s mentally and emotionally taxing even for those who don’t know anyone fighting the virus.
Humor | How to make online classes more exciting
By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist
April 9, 2020
I’ve realized through several days of online classes that this new world of learning gives us several opportunities for amusement, if only we take advantage. Thus, I bring you my top 10 ways to make your online classes exciting and fun.
Editorial: How to prepare for virtual commencement
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 9, 2020
Pop open a bottle of champagne while Gallagher is giving his speech and get drunk with your parents.
Opinion | Liquor stores are not essential
By Maggie Durwald, Senior Staff Columnist
April 8, 2020
For the health of the state and the rest of the country, liquor stores should not be deemed essential.
Opinon | Drinking alone in the time of COVID-19
By Genna Edwards, Staff Columnist
April 8, 2020
I expected to feel, well, kind of like a loser, drinking alone in my little South Oakland bedroom, but the exact opposite happened. I felt awesome.
Opinion | Fighting my food shame is the biggest challenge of quarantine
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
April 8, 2020
Unfortunately, this does not apply to everyone, and some people experience food shame — feeling guilty and angry at themselves for eating — on a daily basis.
Editorial: Link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality rate should have Allegheny County’s attention
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 7, 2020
It’s imperative that the county, of all places, considers this correlation and has a frank and honest conversation about tackling air pollution once this pandemic is over.
Opinion | Pitt’s administrative failures cost students thousands, and compensation is needed
By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist
April 7, 2020
Every time the coronavirus crisis seems to have gotten as bad as it can get, it gets worse for some of us. For most college students like myself, the major problem has been one of inconvenience in the adjustment to online classes and social distancing. Others, including many graduate students, have experienced a loss of income and summer internship and job opportunities. At Pitt, some on-campus students — who...