Cuban Rap Agency pushes smart subcultural rap to the margins
The process of causing change in a given modern-day society is often complex and lengthy. If the desire to cause change, to challenge societal norms,...
Finance for first-years: Students need to learn how to get loans
Get smart, or get robbed. That was the message this week in the wake of college financial aid scandals. At least 60 schools are under investigation for...
University safety procedures leave students in the dark
The day following the Virginia Tech shootings, a message from President Cohon was sent out via e-mail outlining procedures for seeking psychological counseling...
A senior’s farewell to Pittsburgh
I debated long and hard over what form this send-off would take; I’m not keen on listing my favorite accomplishments or favorite moments, but I am a fan...
Thorns and thistles
At the close of every year, The Tartan reassesses the year’s events. We present here a list of the people and happenings that are worthy of recognition....
Presidential Perspectives
Being elected to a student body executive position can come at great personal cost. Campaigns can be expensive and exhausting, and the work is long, unpaid...