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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Opinion | Tips for a very merry finals week

Opinion | Tips for a very merry finals week

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • December 8, 2019
With finals week upon us and the dreaded pre-finals-finals week behind us, it may seem the task of balancing rest and academics has only become more arduous.
December graduates look to the future

December graduates look to the future

By Ashton Crawley, Staff Writer • December 8, 2019
The culmination of every student’s college career and hard work is graduation. For Pitt seniors graduating in December, with the holidays around the corner and many of their peers making schedules for the spring, the experience is a little different.
College Compass | Entering survival mode: Finals edition

College Compass | Entering survival mode: Finals edition

By Ana Altchek, Staff Writer • December 8, 2019
For first-year students, the concept of a week-long exam period may feel foreign and unapproachable — especially for those who didn’t have any form of finals in high school. But even for those who had some exposure, high school exams don’t remotely compare to the workload that college finals prescribe.
Retail therapy, especially sifting through clothes at a thrift store like Thriftsburgh, can be a good way to destress between tests.

Opinion | Refuel without repercussions

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • December 8, 2019
Below, I’ve listed five methods that can help students relax without dealing with a hangover, and refuel without facing the negative repercussions of sleep deprivation and excessive caffeine.
Opinion | Thanksgiving break is hardly a break

Opinion | Thanksgiving break is hardly a break

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • December 1, 2019
Not only has the week enhanced stress levels, but as Pitt is one of the few colleges with a break this lengthy, it’s also inconvenient.
The Pitt Prescription

The Pitt Prescription: Safe caffeine use during finals season

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2019
Craving caffeine? Read about healthy caffeine habits with this week’s installment of The Pitt Prescription.
The Pitt Prescription

The Pitt Prescription: Sleep aids

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • November 17, 2019
If you are making lifestyle changes but still cannot get the healthy amount of sleep, then there is the option of using medications.
Pitt football upset Penn State in 2016 with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

Stress-inducing moments from Pitt sports

By Trent Leonard, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Finals week is one of the most stressful times of the year, but you might feel more at ease after revisiting some of these anxiety-inducing Pitt games.
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, the amphibian otherwise known as the hellbender.

Top 10: Excuses for missing a final

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 18, 2019
It happens. We get it. Here are the top 10 reasons you can give professors for why you missed your final that’s worth 30% of your grade.
Opinion | Top 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look

Opinion | Top 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look

By Julia Kreutzer, Staff Columnist • April 16, 2019
Pitt's new Panther logo strikes fear not only in the hearts of the competition but students as well. Here are 10 things even scarier than Roc’s new look.
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