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The official first day of fall is September 22.

Editorial | Top 10 things to do around Oakland as the weather cools

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 17, 2020
Here are our top 10 things to do in Oakland now that it’s not 95 degrees. 
Culture editor Charlie Taylor was late to a zoom meeting because they got their chocolate churro flavored PopTart stuck in their toaster.

Editorial: Top 10 reasons you were late for your Zoom class

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 3, 2020
You're still late to class everyday. We know. It’s hard. Not that you even need any, but here are our top 10 excuses for being late to a Zoom class. 
Geese and pigeons can be seen around campus and in Schenley park.

Satire | Top 10 ways to have fun outdoors

By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist September 3, 2020
t’s been a while since a lot of us have played outside, so it’s easy to be unsure what to do.
The 10A is an iconic fixture on campus.

Editorial | Top 10 mask patterns Pitt should distribute

By The Pitt News Editorial Board August 27, 2020
Not that we’re planning on entering any face mask beauty pageants, but if we hypothetically were to enter, we wouldn’t make it past the first round. The Pitt News Editorial Board has taken the liberty of coming up with 10 alternative face mask patterns that Pitt should distribute instead.
A water main broke in the Cathedral in September 2017, flooding the first floor.

Editorial: Seniors remember the top 10 things that happened during their time at Pitt

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 16, 2020
As they prepare for virtual graduation, The Pitt News Editorial Board seniors are remembering the best and worst of their time at Pitt. Here are our top 10 events.
Humor | How to make online classes more exciting

Humor | How to make online classes more exciting

By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist April 9, 2020
I’ve realized through several days of online classes that this new world of learning gives us several opportunities for amusement, if only we take advantage. Thus, I bring you my top 10 ways to make your online classes exciting and fun.
There are a wide variety of different sports games that can be played.

10 sports video games to keep you sane in self-quarantine

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer April 6, 2020
With nothing but time on your hands and zero motivation for anything school-related, now is the time to unearth that ancient, dust-covered collection of sports video games buried somewhere in your basement. Left behind since you upgraded to that last new console or replaced them with slightly newer but also slightly worse versions, these are some of the best from both today and yesteryear.
You’ll still stay up until 3 a.m., won’t you?

Editorial: Top 10 things to do in Oakland over Spring Break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board March 5, 2020
Well actually, there are a few half-decent things to do while Oakland is deserted. Here are the Editorial Board’s top 10.
A water line break earlier today affected Bouquet Gardens and the surrounding area.

Editorial: Top 10 ways to celebrate Oakland’s 233rd birthday

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 28, 2020
These are the editorial board’s top 10 suggestions for getting Oakland’s birthday party started.
There are plenty of good date spots on Pitt’s campus.

Editorial: Top 10 Pitt locations for a Valentine’s Day date

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 13, 2020
The Pitt News Editorial Board has a few suggestions for you and your lover this Valentine’s Day. And if you’re single, just take yourself on a date to one of these locations.
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