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
‘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.
Students watch the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

‘Afraid of being judged’: Students talk comfort with expressing their political views on campus

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • October 15, 2024
Universities are a place for political groups to energize student engagement in the election, but some Republican student voters say they have a more limited ability to freely express political views than Democratic students on Pitt’s campus. 
Former president Barack Obama speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Barack Obama kicks off national ‘get out the vote’ tour at Pitt

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • October 11, 2024
Former President Barack Obama spoke on Thursday evening at the Fitzgerald Field House in an effort to energize Pittsburgh voters in the final stretch of the presidential race. 
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.
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