Expand, don’t revise, Columbus’ history
By Kelly Loftus, For The Pitt News
October 8, 2018
Current American history education is inadequate and neglects the negative consequences of the actions of historical figures. On Columbus Day, it's important to recognize that our teaching of Columbus' past needs to include a full description of his actions, both positive and negative.
Editorial: On Columbus Day, teach explorer’s whole history
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 10, 2017
Pitt students undoubtedly enjoyed yesterday’s day off — officially the University’s designated fall break. Unofficially, however, the day’s status as Columbus Day has long created more controversy than calm. Columbus Day — named after the Italian-born, Spanish-financed explorer from the 1...