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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
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. 
Opinion | Turn your Zoom camera off

Opinion | Turn your Zoom camera off

By Genna Edwards, Senior Staff Columnist • September 1, 2020
I recently discovered my new favorite Zoom feature — the turn off video button.
Pitt experienced a “major outage” on My Pitt that affected access to the site on the first day of classes, and Zoom suffered a partial outage that affected many U.S. users on Monday.

Students, professors adapt to online learning

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • August 26, 2020
Pitt’s fall semester kicked off last week, but the Cathedral of Learning was empty as students largely connected in Zoom meetings instead of classrooms. The Zoom meetings had their own set of glitches though — literally.
Opinion | Broaden your horizons with online classes

Opinion | Broaden your horizons with online classes

By Josh Beylinson, Staff Columnist • August 20, 2020
When Pitt transitioned to online classes this past spring, many students didn’t like the change and were turned off of the idea of online learning. But online classes aren’t as bad as they might seem, staff columnist Josh Beylinson argues.
Some professors are altering their expectations regarding finals.

Students, faculty adjust to online finals

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
Pitt students may have to hold study groups over Zoom instead of in Hillman library this April, but finals will still be conducted as the semester draws to a close.
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.
Editorial: How to prepare for virtual commencement

Editorial: How to prepare for virtual commencement

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 9, 2020
Pop open a bottle of champagne while Gallagher is giving his speech and get drunk with your parents.
Heather Lyke addressed a group of local reporters via Zoom Thursday to discuss Pitt Athletics’ adaptations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heather Lyke talks uncertainty, adaptations amid COVID-19 restrictions

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 2, 2020
Addressing members of the local media during a Zoom conference Thursday afternoon, Athletic Director Heather Lyke fielded questions regarding how Pitt is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most students have not been able to meet with their advisers in person and have had to rely on programs like Zoom and Skype as well as emails and phone calls to plan their academic progress.

Course enrollment continues as planned, academic advising moves online

By Martha Layne, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020
While advisers are unable to meet with students in person, scheduling for the fall semester is still moving forward, with students and advisers handling appointments through Zoom, Skype, Teams, phone calls and emails.
The first week of online classes at the University proceeded with no major issues, according to students and faculty.

‘Resilient and committed’: First week of online classes proceeds without issue

By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer • March 26, 2020
Pitt faculty had limited time to move all in-person classes online in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the first week of online classes at the University proceeded with no major issues.
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