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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.

Opinion | 5 niche courses that fulfill your gen ed requirements

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • August 19, 2019

These are a few niche courses that also fulfill general education requirements.

Opinion | Pa to Paris: Vignettes from winter break

By The Pitt News Staff • January 7, 2019

Pitt News staff writers share how they spent their winter breaks and reflect on their time at home and abroad.

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...

Councilman Gilman talks district, student issues

By Henry Glitz | News Editor • August 21, 2017

For many of the thousands of new and incoming Pitt students, this fall in Pittsburgh will be their first. It’s an experience that City Council Member Dan Gilman shared with them many years ago. “Whether...

Welcome Back: Yearning to play, Johnson nears return from ACL injury

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer • August 19, 2014

Durand Johnson penetrated the right side of the lane, heaved a running jumper, got fouled and landed awkwardly on his right leg. He cringed for a minute, clutching his knee on the floor, then stood up...

Welcome Back: Battle tested, Pitt looks to build on solid first year in ACC

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • August 19, 2014

The members of the Pitt volleyball team can all agree on their goals for this season: make the NCAA Tournament and finish in at least the top four of the ACC.“The team goal is my personal goal,” said...

Welcome Back: International players coming to Pitt in record numbers

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor • August 19, 2014

Soccer is known as the world’s game and, this fall on campus, there will be plenty of evidence to back up that reputation. The Pitt men’s soccer team has eight players from abroad — its most ever....

Welcome Back: Men’s and women’s XC hoping to make strides this fall

By Megan Boyle / For The Pitt News • August 19, 2014

A year can make quite the difference for a struggling team. In 2012, members of a young Pitt women’s cross country team found themselves at the end of their season finishing in sixth place at the East...

Welcome Back: Pitt alum chasing pro basketball dream in Pittsburgh

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer • August 19, 2014

Pittsburgh basketball fans probably haven’t heard of Jared Culbreath, and you can’t really blame them.Culbreath didn’t play for Pitt. He didn’t even play for his high school team in Augusta, Ga.,...