The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

By News Editors • November 5, 2024
As ballots get counted on election night, the Associated Press will use the latest available vote tallies to call the race in states across the country. The Pitt News will update this article as the Associated Press publishes live election coverage.
A voter walks out of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

View live updates from student polls here

By The Pitt News Staff • November 5, 2024
As classes are remote on Election Day for the first time in Pitt history, many students who didn’t vote early or by mail-in ballot are heading to their polling stations today to vote. Live updates from student polling locations Posvar Hall, the William Pitt Union, Soldiers and Sailors Museum, and the South Oakland Fire Station on McKee Place can be viewed here. 
Kamala Harris greets the crowd during her rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Kamala Harris makes final campaign stop in Pittsburgh on eve of election

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • November 5, 2024
With less than 12 hours before election polls open on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris ended her 6-month presidential campaign with one last campaign tour stopping in Pittsburgh. 
Trump supporters line up outside PPG Arena prior to former President Trump’s rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Trump supporters rally at PPG Paints ahead of Election Day

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters stood outside PPG Paints Arena on Monday afternoon to see the former president host his last rally in Pennsylvania before the election. As they stood in line, rallygoers discussed why they’re ready to vote Trump back into office.
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.
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