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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

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Pitt dubbed ‘public Ivy’ in new Forbes list

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer April 8, 2025
The University of Pittsburgh made the March 26 list of public and private universities named “New Ivies” by Forbes magazine, one of 10 public universities in the country and the only public university in Pennsylvania to earn the title.
Pitt graduates after their 2021 graduation at Heinz Field.

Opinion | Please don’t ask what I’m doing after graduation

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist January 22, 2025
When staring down an uncertain path that’s not fully figured out yet, being asked about it — over and over — can feel like a stab at your anxieties and uncertainty. Each inquiry starts reflecting your doubts, and each polite smile, awkward pause or forced answer becomes a reminder that you’re supposed to have answers that you simply don’t — at least not yet.
Opinion | The job I can’t escape

Opinion | The job I can’t escape

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist May 31, 2024
This summer, I had the opportunity to work at a rehabilitation center. As a nursing student and a future nurse, you would think that I would have immediately taken the job offer handed to me on a silver platter, but I chose to pass up this opportunity to work at my old restaurant job. 
Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor September 26, 2023
When I called my parents the night I found out I didn’t get the position, they were still unbelievably proud of me. They ended the phone call with the same piece of advice they’ve used since my freshman year — all interviews are good interviews. 
Opinion | Odd jobs are the best jobs

Opinion | Odd jobs are the best jobs

By Maggie Durwald, Assistant Opinions Editor February 5, 2020
I’ve never had an internship or a job one might consider a stepping stone to a “real job,” but I feel that the menial, oftentimes horrible jobs I’ve worked have better prepared me to face life than anything else could.
Opinions Editor Leah Mensch is passionate about writing and plans to get a master’s of fine arts in creative writing.

Opinion | Get the ‘useless’ fine arts degree

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor February 5, 2020
Everyone’s idea of what useless means is different, and regardless, it’s not possible to define whether or not a degree is “useful” based upon the number of jobs available, and the number of people employed directly in the field.
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