Opinion | Paper, pencil and bubble sheets: Are exams really the best option?

By Sierra O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • March 6, 2026

In this piece, senior staff columnist Sierra O’Neil examines whether old-fashioned exams in college are truly the best way to gauge knowledge and success.

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist • October 10, 2019

Winter is just around the corner  As midterms take way 

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

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.