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 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.

News:

“Fees for students increase” written by Maria Masters
EXCELLENT STORY TO READ

“Nordenberg chair given” written by Any Medici
TOPIC NOT INTERESTING TO READ

“Pitt Johnstown president to retire in July 2007” written by Tim Steinstraw
TOPIC NOT INTERESTING TO READ

“Ballroom gets makeover” written by Tim Steinstraw
GOOD STORY TO READ

“Campaign doubles goal” written by Maria Masters
TOPIC NOT INTERESTING TO READ

FOR NEWS COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVED A [C-]

Opinions:

“Pimping doesn’t pay… taxes?” written as an editorial
GOOD EDITORIAL TO READ

“Battle of the sexes, brain” written by Christine Hucko
HUMOROUS AND INTRIGUING ARTICLE TO READ

“Time, experience pushes ageing Americans Right” written by Konrad Klinker
LEFTIST COLUMN ATTACKING THE RIGHT ESPECIALLY BUSH ADMINISTRATION

“Agency avoids clean air” written by Jessica Lear
COLUMN ATTACKS THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE EPA AGENCY IN THE NAME OF FAMILY VALUES!

“America’s oil addiction: greasing foreign pockets” written by Elham Khatami
COLUMN ATTACKS THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND WANTS TO GET ACROSS TO READERS THAT AMERICA IS ONLY INTERESTED IN TAKING DECISIVE ACTION AGAINST OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES

FOR A LIBERAL POLITICAL VIEW IN OPINIONS, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVED AN {A+}

FOR A CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL VIEW IN OPINIONS, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVED A {F}

A&E:

“Creating its own kryptonite” written by Mike Smith
CAPTURES READER’S INTEREST

“Lottery win brews drama” written by Phil Horst
CAPTURES READER’S INTEREST

“Disappointing release has fans of Live crying” written by Geoff Dutelle
TOPIC NOT INTERESTING TO READ

“Not even worth suspending disbelief this summer” written by Mike Smith
CAPTURES READER’S INTEREST

FOR A&E COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVED A [B+]

SPORTS:

“Best in Pitt spring sports” written by Alan Smodic & Pat Mitsch
CAPTURES READER’S INTEREST

“Let them play, FIFA” written by Geoff Dutelle
CAPTURES READER’S INTEREST

FOR UNIVERSITY SPORTS COVERAGE, THE PITT NEWS RECEIVED AN [A+]

Overall the Pitt News received an [B-] for the June 28, 2006 Summer edition!

 Express Your View

Reader Feedback I:
So I just happened to find your article rating articles from the Pitt News  on June 28th, including two of my own articles. While I am disappointed to read your thoughts on other aspects of the paper (editorial, news coverage), the kind words are still appreciated in regards to your thoughts on the A&E section. I didn't expect to have reviews on my reviews, but I can handle a B+....

Mike Smith