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
Opinion | School should be in the summer

Opinion | School should be in the summer

By Zion Schenk, Staff Columnist • April 1, 2025
Although this may be controversial, I believe that from this data, it is evident that we college students are our best selves when the weather is warm. Just imagine the motivation and the happiness we would all feel if school was during summer.
Satire | It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to figure out which class you should withdraw from

Satire | It’s the most wonderful time of the year — time to figure out which class you should withdraw from

By Alaina McCall, Staff Columnist • October 30, 2023
Withdrawing from a class might be the solution to all problems in life.
Opinion | The American school system is built against people with disabilities

Opinion | The American school system is built against people with disabilities

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • September 7, 2022
The American school system is built against people with disabilities. It often doesn’t grade students on their intelligence, the quality of work or engagement they produce.
Opinion | Halloween is our fall semester savior

Opinion | Halloween is our fall semester savior

By Sarah Liez, For The Pitt News • October 19, 2021
Halloween in college is an entertaining distraction from the problems of young adult life.
Opinion | How to avoid and recover from burnout

Opinion | How to avoid and recover from burnout

By Lucas DiBlasi, Senior Staff Columnist • October 18, 2021
By putting some more thought into how we relax and unwind, we can recover from burnout more efficiently. 
Students study on the first floor of Hillman Library.

Editorial | Top 10 best gen-eds to take this year

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 30, 2021
Here are our favorite classes we’ve taken in our time at Pitt that fulfill general education requirements. 
Opinion | Grading practices, not grading scales, need to be changed

Opinion | Grading practices, not grading scales, need to be changed

By Kartik Kannan, Staff Columnist • April 5, 2021
By changing educational standards, grades can remain an effective and integral part of our educational system.
Opinion | Abolish the letter grade

Opinion | Abolish the letter grade

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • March 31, 2021
The letter-grade system in grade schools should be replaced with a narrative system that will help students grow as learners.
Setting a fixed time to wake up in the morning can help the body adapt to a daily schedule.

Opinion | 5 tips to minimize stress and maximize success

By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist • August 23, 2019
So, before you find yourself in the same situation when the new school year begins, here's a few things to do differently this semester to minimize stress and maximize success.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman bumps the ball during Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Dayton September 7. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Column: Pitt is a volleyball school now

By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News • September 19, 2018
The Pitt volleyball team is driven, experienced and talented — and they deserve all the support our Panther community can give them.
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