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

Opinion | Yes, I still face gender bias, even in the political science field

Opinion | Yes, I still face gender bias, even in the political science field

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist September 28, 2023
As a woman living in the 21st century, I witness and experience gender biases regularly. Gender inequality permeates almost every aspect of life. Having to continuously be aware that my gender will create disadvantages is a harsh reality that all women must come to terms with. 
Opinion | Normalize self-care and beauty products as gender neutral

Opinion | Normalize self-care and beauty products as gender neutral

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist September 28, 2023
Beauty products and self-care activities are not exclusive to women — although they’re depicted as such by social media and strategic marketing tactics. Self-care can range from exercising to getting enough sleep to practicing good hygiene. It is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay mentally, physically and emotionally well. 
Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor September 26, 2023
When I called my parents the night I found out I didn’t get the position, they were still unbelievably proud of me. They ended the phone call with the same piece of advice they’ve used since my freshman year — all interviews are good interviews. 
Poetry | Matters of the Heart

Poetry | Matters of the Heart

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist September 25, 2023
A conversation with the city of Pittsburgh itself through free verse poetry
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Opinion | Stop blaming the American education system for your own apathy

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist September 25, 2023
The way that people perform authority when discussing politics in this country, particularly in spaces labeled as vaguely “intellectual,” is a pastime almost as American as forcing kindergarteners to say the pledge of allegiance
Opinion | AI Writing is Not the Answer

Opinion | AI Writing is Not the Answer

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist September 22, 2023
I know that artificial intelligence will get better and I can’t judge it for the bad writing it produces right now. What is important is to appreciate the process that creates good writing.
Police stand in front of a flower set on the street during a demonstration marking the 50th anniversary of a military coup led by Gen. Augusto Pinochet outside La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile on Sunday, Sept 10, 2023.

Opinion | Neoliberalism is a disease

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist September 19, 2023
Every September 11, the United States’ selective memorialization rolls around. There are clear flaws with the commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, the most obvious being the commitment to ignoring the approximately 4.7 million civilians that died due to American “vengeance.” 
Opinion | How to argue about cannibalism — and almost everything else

Opinion | How to argue about cannibalism — and almost everything else

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor September 17, 2023
The current goal of debate has defaulted to winning no matter what, which severely limits any productive discussion about literature and media.
K.H. Lee, of South Korea, follows his drive from the first tee of the Silverado Resort North Course during the first round of the Fortinet Championship PGA golf tournament in Napa, Calif. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.

Opinion | Golf is in for an upheaval

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist September 14, 2023
After learning about the controversy in golf right now, I think everyone should become invested in the current state of golf. 
Opinion | Makeup collabs and collections have gotten out of hand

Opinion | Makeup collabs and collections have gotten out of hand

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist September 13, 2023
Whether you’re an influencer or just a regular person, no one person needs 30 eyeshadow palettes, 50 lipsticks and lip glosses or 10 of the same blending brush. It’s just not realistic for anyone to use all of them. Chances are, we buy the new collections and collabs for the hype, use them for like 2 weeks and then forget they exist.
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