Arming teachers takes a step in the wrong direction
By Alexis Buncich | Columnist
March 15, 2018
Teachers have a long list of supplies they absolutely need for their classrooms: poster boards, markers, textbooks, pencils and now — if President Donald Trump has his way — guns. With recent debates over the best way to approach mass shootings, some Americans believe the best way to protect against...
Editorial: After shooting, student walkouts lead the way
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
February 22, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Florida’s state legislature disappointed gun control advocates Monday when it declined to consider a ban on the assault weapon used in last week’s high school massacre in Parkland, Florida. But for students, both in the state and around the country, that wasn’t the end of the story. From Minnes...
Schenley apartments to open in July
By John Hamilton and James Evan Bowen-Gaddy / Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2017
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
The doors of Schenley High School will reopen soon, but to the distaste of some former students, it won’t be for class. Tenants will occupy the former classrooms, which are now converted to luxury apartments. PMC Property Group is now leasing 180 units in the building with move-in dates starting as soon as Ju...
Football recruit rundown
By Jeremy Tepper / Staff Writer
September 14, 2014
Nick Bowers and Tre Tipton faced off in a thrilling overtime battle on Friday, with Tipton putting together a record-setting performance. Here’s how he and the rest of Pitt’s commits fared in last week’s games.Darrin Hall (running back) — Austintown Fitch High School, OhioHall ran 10 times for 27 yards, as Aus...
Summer Learning
By MCT Campus
July 22, 2013
Filed under Archives
Funding summer learning opportunities for high school students could help them retain knowledge.