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

Editorial: Police should focus on protecting students, not forcefully disciplining them

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 10, 2015

In the post-Newtown era, public schools are seemingly a hotbed of violence, forcing policymakers to step in to ensure students’ safety and peace of mind. Increasing police presence in school is one...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Editorial: PA universities stuck at the top of the tuition climb

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 5, 2015

Pennsylvania’s education system is in a state of disarray. The budget crisis is leaving primary schools without state funding, forcing many to rely on bank loans to pay the bills. Meanwhile, the situation...

Illustration by Aby Sobotka

Facilitate innovation, offer computer science classes

By Matt Moret / Columnist September 21, 2015

In many high school classes, there is always one kid who feels the need to raise a hand and ask the most frustrating question known to academia: “So when are we ever going to need this?” Perhaps these...

Editorial: Schools should address student trauma

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 7, 2015

The reasons behind a student’s poor performance in school tend to extend far beyond the classroom — they are usually found in the home. Emotional trauma caused by a poor home life affects countless...

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