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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A ballot gets placed in a mailbox.

Pitt students fatigued by election ads but eager to vote

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Over the course of this election season, the candidates have topped a combined $1 billion in Pennsylvania on advertising to try and get out the remaining votes. As election season winds down, students say they are ready to move forward.
Pitt professors, students discuss combatting disinformation this election cycle

Pitt professors, students discuss combatting disinformation this election cycle

By Neel Kamal and Emma Wu • November 4, 2024
Disinformation has come to the forefront of concerns regarding election media this November. As students try to inform themselves about their ballot options, Pitt professors and students shared their experiences with disinformation and what they’ve done to combat it.
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks at a town hall for women’s reproductive rights on Sunday, Nov. 3.

‘This is the moment’: Sen. Bob Casey says reproductive health care is on the line this election

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
On Friday, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey spoke alongside a local group of women to speak out on the importance of reproductive health care. Women and mothers within the community shared their personal stories and support before Tuesday's election.
Police blotter: Oct. 23 - Oct. 29

Police blotter: Oct. 23 – Oct. 29

By News Editors • November 4, 2024
Pitt police reported the theft of a small table at the Cathedral of Learning, underage drinking at the Schenley Quadrangle and more in this week’s crime log.
Scarlett Johansson speaks at a Harris-Walz rally for canvassers on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Scarlett Johansson closes out Harris campaign in Pittsburgh

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2024
Scarlett Johansson, known for her portrayal of Black Widow and performances in movies like “Marriage Story,” joined Harris campaign canvassers in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Evan Levasseur smiles for a portrait.

SGB board member working with Pitt Eats to improve on-campus dining

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer  • November 3, 2024
Student Government Board Wellness Liaison Evan Levasseur has worked closely with Pitt Eats and Chartwells, the University’s dining provider, to improve dining standards at on-campus dining locations.
SGB in costume during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

SGB encourages students to vote, announces new AI program PittGPT

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, SGB discussed its election day events and announced a new chairperson.
Jill Stein speaks to attendees at her rally in Schenley Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein campaigns days before the election at Schenley Plaza

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
The Green Party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Jill Stein, held a rally on Halloween afternoon at Schenley Plaza under her doctrine “for the people, planet, and peace”. With about twenty attendees, Stein addressed topics including conflict in the Middle East, the American housing crisis, climate change and more.
A person poses in a cowboy costume.

‘A bonding experience’: Students share their Halloween costume plans

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Halloween is one of the biggest social events on campus for many students. With midterm season underway, Halloween gives students an opportunity to de-stress and express their creativity according to Abby Bradley, sophomore rehabilitation science major.
The election warehouse.

Inside the election warehouse: A look at Allegheny County’s vote counting process

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
With Election Day just four days away, Allegheny County officials are working hard to ensure every vote is counted accurately. On Wednesday, The Pitt News toured the Allegheny Election Warehouse, where officials expect to process up to 952,305 ballots on Nov. 5.
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