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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • December 8, 2023
Despite the festive atmosphere created by the Cathedral’s Christmas tree decorations and the subtle snowfall on a cold day, personal struggles persist on campus. In the midst of finals season, students find their own ways to remain in the holiday spirit.
An alarm clock.

Students discuss the benefits of practicing time management during finals week

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Owen Boccabella, a junior bioengineering major, creates a study schedule for the last three weeks of the semester to make sure he’s staying on top of his work. 
Campus Life | Finals De-stressing

Campus Life | Finals De-stressing

By Shriya Yadamreddi, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about a few things to do to de-stress from finals.
Study tips for the overworked, exhausted Pitt student

Study tips for the overworked, exhausted Pitt student

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • April 21, 2022
It seems that as soon as the academic year starts, we have to say goodbye to it, and these last few weeks of the spring semester are like pulling teeth. In the college world, we all have to figure out study methods that get us through the class material.
A student writes chemistry problems.

Students express mixed reactions to return of in-person finals

By Trevor Weinstock, For The Pitt News • April 19, 2022
Finals season is no one’s favorite time of year, but the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed students to see other options for final exams. Many still have the option of in-person or online finals next week.
Campus Life | Finals Week

Campus Life | Finals Week

By Shriya Yadamreddi, Staff Writer • April 10, 2022
This week on Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi talks about how finals week is approaching and some things to do to prepare.
Mosaic of Learning | How to handle finals week

Mosaic of Learning | How to handle finals week

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021
In this week’s edition of Mosaic of Learning, staff writer Khushi Rai gives advice for getting through finals week.
Some professors are altering their expectations regarding finals.

Students, faculty adjust to online finals

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
Pitt students may have to hold study groups over Zoom instead of in Hillman library this April, but finals will still be conducted as the semester draws to a close.
Phipps provides a warm greenhouse location to decompress after finals.

Where to go when you’re done with finals but can’t go home yet

By MJ LaRocque, Staff Writer • December 8, 2019
The worst part of finals week is finishing everything and still having to stick around on campus and wait for a ride home. During the wait, there are plenty of free and inexpensive events around town to go to.
Students and faculty examine procrastination cures

Students and faculty examine procrastination cures

By Mario Cattabiani III, Staff Writer • December 9, 2018
Cramming is a time-honored tradition at every college. But why do it, especially when many experts believe it is an ineffective way of studying?
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