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
Attendees of the Pitt Racial Day of Healing eat in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political climate surrounding the 2024 presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which both occurred on Jan. 20.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump declares a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border, vows to expand fracking industry during 47th presidential inauguration

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • January 21, 2025
During his presidential campaign, Trump ran on a platform focused on reducing illegal immigration, targeting high rates of inflation and cutting government spending. He reaffirmed these policies and outlined his plan for the presidency during his inaugural address on Monday. 
President-elect Donald Trump.

College Republicans, Democrats speak on upcoming inauguration

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
As Inauguration Day rapidly approaches, political organizations on campus are preparing for the transition of power on Jan. 20.
‘We get through it together’: Trans and nonbinary students share concern for future after 2024 election

‘We get through it together’: Trans and nonbinary students share concern for future after 2024 election

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • December 6, 2024
After the 2024 election, transgender and nonbinary students at Pitt and community members across the city are reckoning with what it will mean to exist under a second Trump administration.
Students of color at Pitt concerned about next four years of politics and rhetoric

Students of color at Pitt concerned about next four years of politics and rhetoric

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
On Nov. 6, Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Pitt student leaders express uncertainty over the state of both major political parties.
Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Students are, by and large, excited to return home to spend time with family during Thanksgiving break next week. However, the 2024 presidential election results have raised political tensions and called attention to differences this holiday season. 
Teaching assistant professor of political science Jacob Schiller poses for a portrait.

Political science experts weigh in on 2024 election results

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
As many Americans continue to process Republican victories this election cycle, political scientists have begun developing theories on what societal shifts caused the electorate to swing in President-elect Trump’s favor.
Pitt College Democrats watch the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

‘We’re not stopping’: On-campus political organizations reflect post-election

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 15, 2024
Both College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt saw increases in their membership this year, according to Henry Cohen, co-president of College Democrats at Pitt and Jesse Milston, secretary of College Republicans at Pitt. With Republicans winning the presidential election, the Senate and the House majority, College Republicans “don’t see that momentum stopping.”
Pitt College Democrats copresident Samantha Podnar speaks at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Student political organizations begin planning for 2025 election momentum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Now that the 2024 presidential election results have been announced,  political organizations on campus are shifting gears to prepare for primaries and local elections.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump wins second term, Republicans win big in Pennsylvania on Election Day

By Briana Bindus, Spencer Levering • November 8, 2024
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States after earning the necessary electoral votes in the early hours of Wednesday morning and after a race that was like no other in recent memory.
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