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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 | Being an adult is scary — here are some tips to make it less scary

Opinion | Being an adult is scary — here are some tips to make it less scary

By Abigail Dobry, Staff Columnist November 13, 2023
Growing up does not happen instantaneously — you have to learn how to manage yourself in a multitude of ways and build upon your life skills one at a time.
Condoms can be used to reduce the transmission of some STDs.

Editorial: Talk to your doctor about STDs

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 5, 2019
There are resources safer than relying on the internet — even for those without health insurance.
More than 1 million children around the country were taken off the two main health programs for low-income children.

Editorial: Strong economy not responsible for increase in uninsured children

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 22, 2019
A closer look at the situation suggests that immigration policy as well as state and federal actions aimed at reducing fraud have pushed these children out of health care coverage.
Doctors organized a march for health care through Oakland in April. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Editorial: Trump breaks promises on CHIP funding

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 15, 2017

Policy changes stalling have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s first several months in office. But for a politician who’s promised health “insurance for everybody,” Trump should find...

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