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
Opinion | Language cannot be legislated

Opinion | Language cannot be legislated

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 3, 2025
The United States is a multicultural nation rich in a variety of ethnicities, languages and lifestyles. To make one identity the standard is to erase the linguistic and cultural diversity that has defined America since its inception.
An interactive kiosk on the fifth floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

‘Astonishing’: Projects in Digital Composition students create kiosks for showcase

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2024

Many Pitt students write a paper or take an exam as their class final, but students in ENGCMP 1130: Projects in Digital Composition created an interactive kiosk about a topic of their choosing.  Abigail...

A card with a smiley face is reflected in a display.

Pitt faculty members present new ‘Happiness and Human Flourishing’ course for spring semester

By Toni Jackson, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
After teaching courses on mental health, Pitt professors Grant Martsolf, Ryan McDermott and David Sanchez set out to create an intersectional course promoting happiness for students' lives. “Happiness and Human Flourishing” debuts next spring.
Opinion | America's schools need to improve second language programs

Opinion | America’s schools need to improve second language programs

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • November 15, 2020
Second language learning programs in America are falling behind and need to be reformed.
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