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Editorial | 10 tips for first-year students

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2021

The first-year experience — a time for self-discovery, newfound freedom and plenty of missteps. Luckily we’ve all lived it, and can pass down our wisdom to a new generation of Pitt students.

Opinion | Tips for your first year as a politically active student

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • August 20, 2021

Immerse yourself in your classes and find a few extracurriculars that are fulfilling and keep you energized.

Satire | 6 pieces of advice for a (semi) normal year

By Tim Moxey, For The Pitt News • August 20, 2021

I’m here to guide you through reacclimating to life in what will — hopefully — be a somewhat normal year.

Opinion | How to ‘Roc’ the semester as a transfer Panther

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • August 19, 2021

Transferring colleges is a normal part of many students’ college experience, but it can often feel like a repeat of their first year.

Opinion | Use psychology to transition smoothly back to in-person classes

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • August 18, 2021

Most students might not even remember what an in-person school experience feels like.

Opinion | Investing as a college student is confusing but important — here’s how you can get started

By Ben Mankowski, For The Pitt News • July 14, 2021

There are endless possibilities for what your returns can pay for as long as you play it safe with your future in mind.

Opinion | When it comes to love, focus on yourself over society

By Ashanti McLaurin, For The Pitt News • June 30, 2021

It’s okay to take a lot of time to find the right person — it doesn’t mean you’ll be alone forever.

Letter from the editor | A symphony of college life

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • June 28, 2021

Starting a personal transition at a time of massive global transition may seem overwhelming. Frankly, it’s daunting. But if I can offer you one piece of advice during this time, it is that your experience at Pitt is ultimately a grand symphony which you will weave together.

Opinion | Everything you need to know about commuting

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • June 28, 2021

Commuting to college is the best decision I’ve ever made, and it will be for you too. But first, some things to make commuting a bit easier to swallow.

Satire | Five tips for making the most of Pitt’s campus

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • June 27, 2021

There’s nothing like a pandemic trapping us inside for over a year to make us cherish the amenities of an on-campus, in-person academic experience.