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 | Proper representation in movies and remakes matters

Opinion | Proper representation in movies and remakes matters

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • June 6, 2023
If Disney, and Hollywood itself, wanted to truly be diverse and progressive, they would start by making projects for actors and actresses of color instead of trying to squeeze them into a previously portrayed white character as “The Little Mermaid” exemplified.
Opinion | Have fun at concerts

Opinion | Have fun at concerts

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • May 30, 2023
Concerts are for having fun, and social media shows how people are losing the point in attending shows.
Opinion | Being a fifth-year in college isn’t as old as you may think

Opinion | Being a fifth-year in college isn’t as old as you may think

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • May 23, 2023
It's okay to take your time in college and the timing of getting your degree is not a race.
Opinion | Can we always separate the art from the artist?

Opinion | Can we always separate the art from the artist?

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • May 16, 2023
A dive into the question of whether we can separate the art from the artist in the wake of the concerns and objections raised by this year’s Met Gala theme.
Opinion | Hockey Needs to Change

Opinion | Hockey Needs to Change

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • May 16, 2023
In a time where watching live sports can be difficult, the NHL should prioritize the viewers, specifically the next generation of fans.
Rebecca Johnson, editor-in-chief of The Pitt News.

Column | Rory Gilmore helped me discover journalism at Pitt

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • April 20, 2023
In her farewell to The Pitt News, editor-in-chief Rebecca Johnson reflects on her memories at the paper from reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic to her original journalism inspiration — Rory Gilmore, a flawed character from the TV show “Gilmore Girls.”
Opinion | Happy coincidences

Opinion | Happy coincidences

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • April 20, 2023
How a series of coincidences led to The Pitt News.
Opinion | Rebel while you still can

Opinion | Rebel while you still can

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • April 20, 2023
Disputing the idea that graduation means the end of social activism, protesting and being involved in causes that matter to the world.
Opinion | Learn to love losing

Opinion | Learn to love losing

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist • April 20, 2023
The importance of losing.
Opinion | Seniors, it’s time to burn your bridges

Opinion | Seniors, it’s time to burn your bridges

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • April 19, 2023
I graduated middle school and burnt all of my bridges. I graduated high school and burnt all of my bridges — I’m graduating college, so am I going to burn my bridges once more?
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