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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Finding your place as a transfer student

By Saket Rajprohat | Columnist • August 22, 2017

It was a cold and snowy January day. With my backpack and suitcases heavier than they seemed leaving home, I stepped into my new dorm. I was excited to finally be at Pitt. After my short and easy semester...