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

Jordan Mondell | Layout Editor

Embrace body neutrality, give women a realistic standard

By Erica Brandbergh | Columnist March 23, 2017

As I took my seat in the waiting room at Pitt’s Student Health Center, I noticed a basket holding an assortment of buttons. I began sifting through and saw the same motto emblazoned in bold letters on...

Terry Tan | Senior Staff Illustrator

Promote intersectionality and inclusivity for a safer campus

By Amber Montgomery | Opinions Editor March 22, 2017

Sexual assault prevention and inclusion are undoubtedly two of the most important issues on college campuses, but it’s time to revamp the way we address them. While administration and dedicated students...

Jordan Mondell | Layout Editor

Keep the sex in high school sex education

By Elise Lavallee | Columnist March 21, 2017

The birds do it, the bees do it, we do it — so why can’t we talk about it? Sex talk makes some people uncomfortable. But comprehensive sexual education shouldn’t. Sex ed addresses the root issues...

Attendees sit in front of an illuminated Marvel sign during the second day of Comic-Con 2016. (Harrison Hill/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Demand more original films, not remakes, from Hollywood

By Thomas Wick | Columnist March 20, 2017

Let’s look at the films coming out this year. Guardians of the Galaxy — again. Thor — again. Spider-man, Cars, Beauty and the Beast and Star Wars — all again. If you need proof that Hollywood...

Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator

For food choice change, focus on education as opposed to options

By Julia Aldrich | Columnist March 17, 2017

While recycling and refillable water bottles were once the most popular fad among the environmentally conscious, there is now a more pressing matter for humans to turn their attention to in order to slow...

Students hold up a check for $1 million dollars from Chance the Rapper, right, who holds a press conference at Westcott Elementary School in Chicagos Chatham neighborhood on March 6, 2017. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Don’t overlook importance of education in war on crime

By Jeremy Wang | Columnist March 16, 2017

In the war on crime, politicians seem to be more focused on punishing criminals than breaking the cycle of violence. While politicians ignore these base causes of violence, public figures like Chicago...

Terry Tan | Senior Staff Illustrator

GOP health care replacement highlights out of touch legislators

By Nick Eustis | Columnist March 14, 2017

After seven long years of continuous opposition to President Obama’s landmark Affordable Care Act, the Republican Party finally revealed its replacement health care plan last week. But the GOP replacement...

Pay to play: College athletes deserve compensation

Pay to play: College athletes deserve compensation

By Matthew Sable | Columnist March 14, 2017

There is a noticeable divide between the haves and have-nots in collegiate athletics. Coaches, non-revenue sports and athletic directors are profiting most from the revenue generated by men’s basketball...

Terry Tan | Senior Staff Illustrator

Diversity in Major League Baseball essential for future

By Matthew Sable | Columnist March 13, 2017

When Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem during an NFL game late last August, he energized discussions on race and its place in sports. His stance fueled online and in-person discussions...

Terry Tan | Senior Staff Illustrator

Conway’s self-serving feminism fails to impress

By Christian Snyder | Columnist March 3, 2017

Kellyanne Conway became the first successful female campaign manager in U.S. history last November — but it wasn’t the feminist victory we hoped for. Conway courted controversy last week in her...

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