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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
Students in two classrooms listen to lectures.

New mid-week start to classes brings irritation and ambivalence from students 

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
Students express their feelings, and many frustrations, about the new finals schedule which landed the first day of class on a Wednesday for the first time.
Students in two classrooms listen to lectures.

‘Fair’ and ‘objective’: Pitt professors discuss implementing contract grading

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Some Pitt professors are moving away from traditional grading and instead implementing an alternative system called “contract grading” in an effort to reduce subjectivity and create a more equitable system of grading.
A student takes notes during Social Psych of Reality TV class.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joins University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2023
Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joined the University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies in November 2022. This consortium will examine the contributions of African descendants to Latin American history and culture.
Some gym classes have resumed in person with modifications.

Pitt students adapt with pandemic changes to physical education

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2020
Pitt students didn’t let COVID-19 stop them from taking gym classes, but some students are finding challenges with the hybrid model for physical education.
Levko crouches on top of a "Beartooth Pass Summit" sign surrounded by snow this summer. (Photo courtesy of Levko Karmazyn)

To realize your passion, go into the field

By Levko Karmazyn | For The Pitt News • August 21, 2017

As I watched the sun fall behind the mountain peaks surrounding the K BAR Z Guest Ranch in early July, the valley below was an uncharacteristic shade of blue, unlike the past few nights. Something else...

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