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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
Doug Emhoff addresses a crowd in Schenley Plaza on Friday evening.

Doug Emhoff, Pennsylvania Democrats speak at ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert in Schenley Plaza

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2024
Schenley Plaza was packed with about 400 Harris supporters Friday evening as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the ‘get out the vote’ concert.
The Political Science Student Association watches the vice presidential debate on Tuesday.

Vice presidential debate sparks satisfaction from students at on-campus watch parties

By Sarah George, Katie Hovan, and Naomi Weiss • October 2, 2024
Hundreds of students attended watch parties across campus to see Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off on Tuesday night. 
Senator Bob Casey addresses the crowd at a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy on Sunday.

Sen. Casey addresses campus antisemitism at Pittsburgh campaign event

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
Senator Bob Casey held a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy Sunday morning. In a press question and answer following the speaking portion of the event, Casey addressed public safety concerns on Pitt’s campus.
Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech about strengthening the middle class, supporting small businesses and her economic vision for America at Carnegie Mellon University.
United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shakes the hand of a “Students for Harris-Walz” rally attendee at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday.

‘The voice of right now’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Summer Lee rally for Harris-Walz campaign at Carnegie Mellon University 

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • September 23, 2024
Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Summer Lee drew a crowd of 350 students and community members to rally for the Harris-Walz campaign on Sunday at Carnegie Mellon University.
Charlie Kirk and Vivek Ramaswamy listen to a student ask a question during TPUSA’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour event in the Schenley Quadrangle on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk, Vivek Ramaswamy host ‘interactive tabling event,’ draw spectators and protesters

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 20, 2024
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, debated Pitt students in an “interactive tabling event” in the Schenley Quadrangle outside of Holland.
A voter registration table with signs encouraging people to register to vote.

Voter registration groups share campus canvassing experiences

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • September 18, 2024
Students involved in voter turnout efforts share stories and favorite parts of the job.
Protestors gather under the Cathedral of Learning during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

‘Nobody is free until everyone is free’: Pitt students, teachers, and community members attend Palestine protest in Schenley Plaza

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
Around 70 Pitt students and members of the community gathered in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday for a pro-Palestine rally in recognition of over 300 days of conflict.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace following Harris's speech at the IBEW Local Union 5 on Monday.

“We have some work ahead of us:” Harris, Biden rally union members during Labor Day campaign stop

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2024
At an joint event with President Biden on the South Side to celebrate Labor Day, Vice President Kamala Harris implored listeners to help “get votes to the polls” from now until Election Day.
Attendees take a group picture after the Planned Parenthood event on Tuesday at Schenley Plaza.

‘Get people excited’: Planned Parenthood Action Fund calls for student voters in the Harris-Walz campaign

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2024
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alexis McGill Johnson drew a crowd of about 25 people in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday afternoon to rally young voters for the Harris-Walz campaign.
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