Editors Note: Students have expressed how delighted they have been to have an alternative paper to the Pitt News that they can check out! We believe for fair and balanced news students should read the Pitt News for the ‘Left’ news and the Pittsburgh Standard online for the ‘Right’ news. With this in mind, Pittsburgh Standard has decided to grade the Pitt News for our readership based on the content of the paper. It must be noted the evaluations and grades are based on my own likings of the articles and their comparison to other articles within the section.

News:

"Tuition increases 3 percent or more for all Pitt student!" written by Maria Masters
VERY INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ. Keeps readers interest! [B+]

"Fire on Meyran Avenue claims 20-year old's life, causes damage!" written by Beth Oberleiter
WELL WRITTEN STORY! Captures readers interest! [A-]

"Greek organizations active on campus, raise money for charities" written by Tim Stienstraw
VERY WELL WRITTEN STORY! Captures readers interest! [A]

"Patch a viable alternative!" written by Konrad Klinkner
VERY INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ. Keeps readers interest! [B+]

"State auditor general conducts review of Pete" written by Beth Oberleiter
NOT INTERESTING TO READ! Do college students really care about the review of Pete? I think not! It was a waste of time and paper space to put this article in! For effort [C+]

"Some question academic freedom at universities" written by Angela Hayes
EXCELLENT ARTICLE TO READ! One of the best Pitt News stories I have seen written in a long time! It is very informative and captivates readers interest until the last word of the story! [A++]

"College students are seeking more mental health treatment!" written by Rick VanBuren
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ AND APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO KNOW. However, the article is too long and loses readers interest half way through! For informative article [B-]

"Construction will replace sidewalk around Litchfield Towers!" co-written by Angela Hayes & Jared Stonesifer
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ AND APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO KNOW. However, the article is too long and loses readers interest half way through! For informative article [B-]

"Recording and motion picture industries take aim at LAN piracy!" written by Rick VanBuren & Maria Masters
VERY WELL WRITTEN STORY! Captures readers interest most of the way! [A]

"Campaign aims to end book monpolies!" written by Kate McCaffrey
WELL WRITTEN STORY!  [A-]

"Lawmakers take aim at high textbook prices!" written by Kate McCaffrey
VERY WELL WRITTEN STORY! Captures readers interest! [A]

"New American Apparel store comes to Forbes Ave!" written by Tim Stienstraw
WELL WRITTEN STORY! [A-]

"Changes enhance campus safety!" written by Tim Stienstraw
WELL WRITTEN STORY! [A-]

"Schenley plaza opened over summer!" written by Rick VanBuren
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ! [B+]

"Oakland pedestrian safety upgrades planned for next year!" written by Andy Medici
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ BUT ARTICLE DOES NOT FLOW FROM ONE PAGE TO ANOTHER! [B-]

"Smoking ban stalls in Pa. House committee tie!" written by Jared Trent Stonesifer
WELL WRITTEN STORY! [A-]

"Rates for those with Stafford loans rose in July!" written by Michael Mastroianni
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ BUT HOW MANY COLLEGE STUDENTS REALLY PAY ATTENTION TO STAFFORD LOAN RATES! READ THROUGH IT MOST OF THE WAY! So informative and receives [B+]

"Interim Dean appointed at GSPIA" written by Emily E. Murray
NOT CAPTURE READERS INTEREST! For effort [C+]

"Pitt to increase security, safety, and transportation fee!" written by Maria Masters
INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ! Captures readers attention to a certain point! [B-]

"William Pitt Union ballroom will get new carpet by fall!" written by Tim Stienstraw
BRIEF AND INFORMATIVE TO THE POINT BUT SO SHORT! Don't think you needed the space to tell students about a new carpet! They would have found out! Even if they didn't they would not miss out on anything! [B-]

"Pa. House passes wage increase!" written by Andy Medici
VERY TIMELY STORY AND WELL WRITTEN! CAPTURES READERS INTEREST! [A]

"Fundraising campaign doubles goal to $2 billion!" written by Maria Masters
DOES NOT CAPTURE READERS INTEREST! Do readers really care about Pitt's fundraising goals especially when tuition keeps going up! Don't think majority will take time to even read this article! I know I did not read it! For effort [C+]

"Pitt ranks among top universities for nanoscale research!" written by Andy Medici
CAPTURES READERS INTEREST UNTIL THEY FIND OUT WHAT NANOSCALE RESEARCH IS! After that point, the reading stops! Not exciting enough to finish reading entire story! For effort [C+]

"Eastern Pa. flood destroys homes, businesses!" written by Michael Mastroianni
DOES NOT CAPTURE READERS INTEREST especially since it is a sad story to read and lot of students may not relate to it! If the students are from Eastern, Pa where it happened , they may read it! I know I did not! For effort [C+]

"Forbes Field now historic!" written by Tim Stienstraw
 VERY INFORMATIVE STORY TO READ! [B+]

The average was 3.2 but because of that excellent A++ article, an extra 0.5 was added!

FOR NEWS COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVES A [B+]

Opinions:
"Read our wish list, check twice!"
INTERESTING EDITORIAL TO READ! But, you all could not stop from putting a liberal item in it! Receives [A-]

"Heritage: worth the fight?" written by Konrad Klinker
DOES NOT CAPTURE READERS INTEREST!  OF COURSE IT IS LIBERAL  MINDED BUT NOT SO MUCH TO RECEIVE AN F! [C-]

"Commuting doesn't have to be social suicide!" written by Elham Khatami
EXCELLENT ARTICLE TO READ! CAPTURES INTEREST ALL THE WAY! WELL ARTICULATED AND FORMULATED WITH EVIDENCE TO SHOW COMMUTING AND STAYING AT HOME CAN BE OKAY! One of her best written opinions! [A+]

"Oakland: It's time to get wet!" written by Sarah Bingler
CAPTURES INTEREST ONLY TO A CERTAIN POINT AND THEN PAGE IS FLIPPED OVER! [B-]

"Letters to the Editor regarding "New Student Guide!" written by IFC, NPHC, and PHC
EXCELLENT LETTER TO THE EDITOR ADDRESSING ISSUES POINT ON! The Pitt News must be commended for printing this letter because it shows their humility in accepting error and mistakes! [A+]

"Planning for the future is just a first-grade journal away!" written by Anjali Nair
WELL WRITTEN AND CAPTURES READERS INTEREST ALL THE WAY! GOOD REASONING REGARDING PLANNING AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE! [A]

"Life was much easier when Uncle Jesse fixed our problems!" written by Elham Khatami
VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE TO READ REGARDING FAMILY LIFE AND WATCHING CARTOONS AND SHOWS WHEN THEY MEANT SOMETHING! Receives an [A+]

"Heart is to blame for the liberal, optimistic young; elders wiser, pessimistic" written by Konrad Klinkner
DOES NOT CAPTURE READERS INTEREST ALL THE WAY AND AS ALWAYS FILLED WITH LIBERAL PROPAGANDA AND ATTACKS ON BUSH! [C-]

FOR OPINIONS COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVES A [B+]

A&E:
There were not many interesting A&E articles to read but so much space was wasted!  The only things that were little interesting had to do with 'Snakes on the Plane' related articles!

FOR A&E COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVES A [C-]

SPORTS:
There are so many good sports related articles to read! The Pitt News seems to do its best job within its sports section. I guess you cannot really have a liberal bias in this section!

FOR LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVES AN [A+]

Overall the Pitt News receives a [B] for the PITT NEWS WELCOME BACK ISSUE!

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