Archive for September 2021
Faculty and Student Wellness: Embracing the Interdependence
Earlier this summer, during an online discussion about grading practices, a teacher made a familiar, yet rarely challenged assertion: “When a student gets a D/F—or even an A—in my class, that’s the grade they earned.” My translation: “I provide opportunities for students to succeed. Their failure is on them, not me. It’s their choice.” In…
Read MoreIndividualism is a privilege too
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been shy in social interactions, not wanting to make the first move or reach out to others. Though I was scared of talking to others, I always loved reading. The library has always felt like a haven to me where I could experience people’s stories and their…
Read MoreCast a wide net to find the activities and clubs you love
When I arrived on campus last fall, I didn’t have a nine-month plan that culminated in becoming an editor at The Pitt News. In fact, I didn’t arrive with any sort of plan outside of my class schedule. I could certainly rattle off some interests. After realizing I was failing to leave much of a…
Read MoreWomen in academia need to get aggressive
I don’t need to dive into why women, especially women of color, are marginalized in academia — every woman knows the answer. We should be teaching men to be more accepting and less sexist rather than teaching women how to survive and thrive in male-dominated academia, but at a certain point, when your professor is…
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