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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A mock ballot gets placed into a mock ballot box.

Who’s on the Allegheny County ballot in the 2024 presidential election

By Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
On November 5, Pitt students and voters in Allegheny County will make their voices heard in the 2024 general election. Below is a list of the candidates for the presidential race, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives race and key local Allegheny offices and referendums.  
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Friday, Oct. 18, in Detroit.

Pennsylvania student media organizations denied press access to Trump campaign events

By Sydney Krasniewski and Abby Lipold • October 21, 2024
As Democratic and Republican candidates campaign across Pennsylvania, student media organizations have encountered resistance in gaining access to Trump-Vance events.
Pitt professors, researchers explain the role of code-switching in Harris’s presidential campaign

Pitt professors, researchers explain the role of code-switching in Harris’s presidential campaign

By Aidan Kasner, Contributing Editor • October 21, 2024
The act of changing accents, known as code-switching, is the process of alternating between multiple language variants during a conversation. While it can happen both consciously and unconsciously, experts explained that when used in political rhetoric, it can be impactful on a politician’s campaign.
How to vote and participate in the 2024 presidential election

How to vote and participate in the 2024 presidential election

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024
With the 2024 general election almost two weeks away, students should be aware of all the information necessary to vote.
Nurses hold signs and chant during the UPMC Rally for Mental Healthcare on Wednesday.

‘UPMC is leaving us with no other choice’: Western Psychiatric nurses authorize strike over staffing crisis

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, along with elected officials and mental health advocates, gathered outside the hospital on O’Hara Street Wednesday afternoon to rally for improved staffing and wages as contract negotiations with UPMC continue.
JD Vance greets the crowd at the Pennsylvanian on Thursday.

JD Vance talks economic, immigration policies at downtown press conference

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • October 18, 2024
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance came to the Pennsylvanian Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, R-Wy., speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Liz Cheney speaks about democracy, election stakes at Heinz Hall

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney spoke about her upbringing and former President Donald Trump at Heinz Hall on Wednesday. Her talk marks the latest in a series of visits by Kamala Harris allies to the Steel City.
Police blotter: Oct. 10 - Oct. 16

Police blotter: Oct. 10 – Oct. 16

By News Editors • October 17, 2024
Pitt police reported public drunkenness at Panera Bread, a stolen food delivery at Panther Central and more in this week’s crime log.
Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks to the crowd on Tuesday at Acrisure Stadium.

Walz visits Pittsburgh to court battleground votes

By Amanda Yu, Naomi Weiss • October 16, 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz visited Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to present the Harris agenda to key Allegheny County.
‘Scarily tuned in’: Students feeling excited, anxious as Election Day approaches

‘Scarily tuned in’: Students feeling excited, anxious as Election Day approaches

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Pitt students express a mix of excitement, anxiety and determination as they grapple with their role in the democratic process.
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