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.
Where to go when you’re done with finals but can’t go home yet
By MJ LaRocque, Staff Writer
December 9, 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
By Mario Cattabiani III, Staff Writer
December 10, 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?
Students recall strange Hillman sightings
By Julia Zenkevich, For The Pitt News
December 9, 2018
Hillman Library is a hub for finals week mania, filled with the stress of looming deadlines and Red Bull-fueled all-nighters.
Q&A: Expert gives tips to stay fit for finals
By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Students hardly have time to work out during the semester, but finding time for physical activity becomes even more of a hassle when finals roll around. Putting time in to study for finals may take precedent this week, but there are plenty of benefits to finding a way to work in a quick run or worko...
So long to Saturday finals
By Ben Sheppard | Columnist
December 11, 2017
Opening PeopleSoft and finding your final exam dates is like opening your presents on Christmas — sometimes you’re elated, other times you’re more than a little let down. Discovering all your finals are on the first days of finals week, or earlier, is a feeling of pure joy. It’s like gett...
Special Edition: Finals Edition
December 8, 2014