Thursday, January 8, 2009

University of Pittsburgh

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College Newspapers Endorse Obama Over McCain, 63 to 1

The only student paper to pick McCain as of October 31 was from the University of Mississippi. more >>

Western Pennsylvania Road Trip: University of Pittsburgh

Ex-Dolphins Quarterback Becomes 'Dr. Dan' (Marino) at Pittsburgh

Arguably the University of Pittsburgh's most famous alumnus, Dan Marino told grads at commencement to have an impact on their community and to live their lives in ways that cannot be regretted.. more >>

Controversial Pitt Sign Stolen

Since the bar owners wouldn't take down the offending sign, someone else did. more >>

Candidates Descend on Pa. Campuses

Penn State, Temple, and Pitt get a taste of the Democratic campaigns. more >>

Pitt Investigates Obama Rally Hoax

His campaign says the reports of such an event are "unfounded." more >>

Pitt Bar Catches Flak Over Racially Insensitive Drink and Food Special

A bar on the University of Pittsburgh campus has come under fire after referring to one of its midweek specials as "WetBack Wednesdays." more >>

Trail Mix

*Homesick or stressed-out students at the University of Pittsburgh can get a weekly dose of canine canoodling to help them deal, the Pitt News writes.. more >>

Trail Mix

A record number of NYU students are going on an Israeli Birthright trip this year; the University of Pittsburgh botched the delivery of mascot statues; the University of Oregon is challenging a RIAA subpoena more >>

The Pittsburgh Prairie Dogs?

In an effort to create a more "refined" look for a University of Pittsburgh logo, school administrators have inadvertently stirred up a maelstrom of discontent among Panther fans, the Pitt News reports. According to one sportswriter, the change "turns the Pitt Panther into a Cowardly Lion, except the lion draws a strange resemblance to a dog. more >>

Trail Mix

*The name of a former Ku Klux Klan grand dragon still graces street signs at the University of Oklahoma, the Hub reports. At least one student is upset about it. more >>

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