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Graduating Pitt students plan for their futures amid economic uncertainty

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

As Pitt students get ready for graduation and the final events of their senior year, some are feeling uncertain about their future plans amidst a struggling economy and political turmoil.

Opinion | Everyone needs to work a customer service job

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist • September 27, 2022

Columnist Lynnette Tibbott argues that everyone needs to work a customer service job to eliminate job stigmatization and stop our growing social divide.

Opinion | You should be discussing your salary with your coworkers

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • September 26, 2022

Columnist Paul Beer explains the legality and necessity of talking pay with your colleagues.

Women in STEM initiatives push flawed focus

By Neena Hagen, Senior Columnist • March 28, 2018

As a female actuarial mathematics student, I don't need anyone to tell me that my gender puts me in the minority in my academic field. That’s why I’m never surprised when feminist activists point out...