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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

(Illustration by Raka Sakar | Staff Illustrator)

Column: Anime’s growth in America encourages diverse viewpoints

By Thomas Wick | Columnist April 12, 2018

As I stepped into the mysterious pod, ready to pilot a giant robot and fight squadrons of other giant robots, my life felt complete. My recent gaming experience at Tekko 2018, the 16th annual Pittsburgh...

(Illustration by Liam Mcfadden | Staff Illustrator)

#MeToo in the office: pay attention to women

By Anne Marie Yurik | Columnist April 11, 2018

My family often sits down together on holidays or birthdays to have dinner — served by the women — at my grandmother's house. After dinner, the table is crowded with leftovers, dirty dishes and empty...

The Rana Plaza building was a five-story garment factory that collapsed in April 2013 after the building’s owners ignored warnings to avoid using the building the day before. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Remember Rana Plaza by shopping ethically

At a textile factory in Dhaka District, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, workers were beginning to worry. Increasing evidence warned them that the building was unsafe — such as cracks in the walls...

Miles Robbins, John Cena and Geraldine Viswanathan on the set of “Blockers.” (Universal Pictures)

“Blockers” breaks with problematic tropes

When I had the opportunity two weeks ago to see “Blockers” on campus before the release date, I dragged my friends out with me, ready to be disgusted. We all shared similar sentiments about how...

John Legend as Jesus Christ and Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar” live. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

“Superstar” showing devalues meaning of Easter

By Alexis Buncich | Columnist April 6, 2018

Imagine you’re watching an image of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — one of the most dramatic moments in the Christian faith — on your TV screen. Now add in a crowd of screaming, cheering fans....

Pedro Cuobo scoops chicken into two corn tortillas. (Photo by Christian Snyder | Multimedia Editor)

Brookline Las Palmas takes laid-back approach to Mexican food

By Jeremy Wang | Senior Columnist April 5, 2018

As I crossed the Monongahela River and into the tunnel under Mount Washington, I realized I was entering into a part of Pittsburgh — the South Hills — I’d never seen before. Driving up a steep...

Satvika Neti discusses identity at Saturday’s TEDx University of Pittsburgh event. (Photo courtesy of Ian Callahan)

Labels — even hyphenated ones — don’t tell the whole story

By Brian Gentry | Columnist April 3, 2018

After being introduced as a lover of the Constitution, Satvika Neti tripped onto the stage in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room Saturday afternoon, sporting a white “We the people” undershirt. Neti...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Women in STEM events demolish discrimination

By Ana Altchek | Columnist April 3, 2018

When it comes to the major revenue-generating sources, it’s no secret that women face disadvantages in the workforce. And when it comes to STEM fields, this gender gap is even wider. With men holding...

(Illustration by Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Church needs more than the Bible to convince an atheist

By Neena Hagen, Senior Columnist April 2, 2018

As I nervously opened the large glass doors of North Way Christian Community last Sunday and stepped inside, I looked around and breathed a sigh of relief — jeans were indeed an acceptable clothing choice....

(Illustration by Raka Sarkar | Senior Staff Illustrator)

‘Little House on the Prairie’ offers modern-day reflection

By Mariam Shalaby | Senior Columnist March 30, 2018

Seeking respite from a relentless flu last month, I took my childhood favorite “Little House on the Prairie” from my bookshelf. Curling up on the couch, I wondered what kept drawing me back to the...

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