The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Satire | Midterm madness: A selection of students’ struggles

Satire | Midterm madness: A selection of students’ struggles

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • February 26, 2025
As one of the many people about to combust from the pressure of so many major assignments due at the same time, I needed comfort. I decided to take to the halls of Hillman to harass people into telling me what to do so I don’t die. 
People wait in line to vote in the William Pitt Union assembly room.

Pitt students head to the polls with protecting abortion access, limiting fracking on their minds

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
Hundreds of Pitt students flocked to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in Pennsylvania’s midterms. Many reported voting for all Democratic candidates, saying protecting abortion access and promoting clean energy were their deciding factors.
Fresh Perspective | Preparing for midterms

Fresh Perspective | Preparing for midterms

By Julia Smeltzer, Staff Writer • October 6, 2022
In this week’s edition of Fresh Perspective, staff writer Julia Smeltzer writes about how to get ready for midterms.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Editorial | We somehow made it through midterms and are grateful

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 19, 2021
But to our surprise, we’ve made it to midterms, our vaccination rates are high, cases have stayed relatively low and most importantly, our classes are still in person. 
Campus Life | Midterm Madness

Campus Life | Midterm Madness

By Shriya Yadamreddi, For The Pitt News • October 8, 2021
In this week’s edition of Campus Life, Shriya Yadamreddi discusses taking midterms in person for the first time since spring 2020.
The average college student shouldn’t have any problems climbing the stairs to the third floor of the Cathedral.

Editorial: Top 10 reasons Pitt students are so tired

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 24, 2019

Anytime someone asks us how we are, we respond that we’re tired — because here at The Pitt News, we’re committed to getting the facts right. And anytime we tell a college graduate of any age that...

Poetry | Mid-October Scaries

Poetry | Mid-October Scaries

By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist • October 10, 2019
Winter is just around the corner  As midterms take way 
“You have to understand everyone's gonna give you a response but they’re never actually going to do that. I would say that I would’ve gone to the museums or the Mattress Factory, which I have never been, but realistically I probably would’ve played video games or maybe go out to dinner somewhere decent. You're going to get answers that are going to be pretty outlandish and unrealistic. I'm just telling you what I honestly think. I’m probably going to go out with some of my friends and go ax throwing. However, realistically what ends up going on in a week when you don't feel like you have anything going on is nothing.” -Senior finance and accounting double major Vincent Vallorani

Photo blog: midterms, spring break edition

By Bader Abdulmajeed, Staff Photographer • March 8, 2019

Kick off your break from class and the stresses of midterm exams by reading about how these Pitt students wind down from midterm exams and plan to spend their spring breaks.

Don't forget self-care during midterms

Don’t forget self-care during midterms

By Allison Dantinne, For The Pitt News • October 11, 2018
For many students, midterm season doesn’t end when tests are graded. The fear of failing or not doing as well as anticipated can loom over students and may contribute to problems later in the semester.
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