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Opinion | Why award show speeches are only performative gestures

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • February 26, 2025

While these speeches are often well-intentioned, the very basis of these award shows is based on classism and exclusivity, which creates hypocrisy in these political statements.

Opinion | Spring break — is it overrated?

By Emily O’Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • February 25, 2025

Spring break for college students is always anticipated and talked up as the trip of the year. But is spring break truly the highlight of the spring term, or has it become overhyped?

Opinion | Reading is political

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 25, 2025

It doesn’t matter if you are reading the political philosophy of a minority group or raunchy erotica — having access to books and having the ability to read them will always be political. It is a giant “screw you” to people who want to take away your access to information, to your ability to imagine and learn about other perspectives outside your own.

Opinion | Sisters: Not a lot, just forever

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • February 24, 2025

I was lucky enough to be born with a built-in best friend. My older sister, Chloe, who I call “sister” because “Chloe” was too difficult to say at three years old, is my lifeline.

Opinion | Empowering community opposes fascism

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • February 21, 2025

Although it is not a surprise to most that Trump pulled the United States out of the UN Human Rights Council after he did the same thing in 2018 due to “bias against Israel,” this move means Palestinian refugees are deprived of health care, food and education that U.S. funding to UNRWA supports.

Opinion | It’s time we listen to the message of ‘Cabaret’

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • February 19, 2025

Inside the cabaret, the characters saw themselves immune to the world and atrocities before them. Since they thought it wouldn’t affect them and would go away if they ignored it, the fascist regime caught up to them and had disastrous consequences for all involved.

Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

By The Pitt News Staff • February 18, 2025

Opinions, opinions, opinions — we’ve got them! More specifically, we’ve got opinions on stuff the masses love to hate. From movies to art, actors to bands, we’ve got some ride-or-dies that are considered quite the hot take.

Opinion | Philly sports fans are the best

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 17, 2025

Philly sports fans show their love for the city in so many ways. We’re very rowdy — maybe a little too rowdy — but we are such loyal fans no matter the outcome.

Opinion | Best things to do for Valentine’s Day if you’re single

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 14, 2025

Even though Valentine’s Day is coming up, if you’re single, there are still plenty of things to do. Whether that’s being with your friends or treating yourself, there is no reason to mope around feeling sad. Being not single is awesome, but being single is awesome as well.

Opinion | Let’s kiss and tell

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Columnist • February 12, 2025

The shame and embarrassment associated with talking about sex — especially sexual problems — is keeping people from having better sexual experiences and feeling less alone.