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
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to supporters after defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a presidential run-off election to become the country's next president, in São Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022.

Opinion | Elected leaders should be held to the standards that they campaigned on

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • November 7, 2022
Recent electoral victories for the left in Latin America should be celebrated cautiously.
Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

Opinion | Please vote on Tuesday

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist • November 6, 2022
Here in Pennsylvania, there is too much at stake to ignore. Get out to vote tomorrow.
Opinion | Embrace nakedness!

Opinion | Embrace nakedness!

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 6, 2022
Our nakedness connects humans across time and space, and there’s something innately special about that. So why are naked bodies treated as weapons and threats? 
Opinion | Americans are in over their heads when judging “the economy”

Opinion | Americans are in over their heads when judging “the economy”

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • November 3, 2022
What are Americans basing their views of the economy on?
President Joe Biden speaks outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Sept. 1.

Opinion | Sanctions also kill

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • November 3, 2022
Presenting sanctions as a nonviolent alternative to warfare or occupation is irresponsible and inaccurate.
Opinion | A love letter to the excluded

Opinion | A love letter to the excluded

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • November 2, 2022
Some empathy and advice to those put down and excluded by others.
Opinion | Democracy demands our due diligence before voting

Opinion | Democracy demands our due diligence before voting

By Grant Van Robays, Staff Columnist • November 1, 2022
Vote responsibly by checking midterm ballots for election deniers.
Opinion | Professors need to be more considerate of mental health

Opinion | Professors need to be more considerate of mental health

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • October 31, 2022
During the pandemic, teachers experienced a high rate of burnout, among other challenges. However, they still shouldn’t put unfair expectations on students.
Opinion | Quitting dance was the best thing I’ve done

Opinion | Quitting dance was the best thing I’ve done

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • October 30, 2022
With the distance I have gained I can still appreciate the beauty of ballet. I’m no longer sad that the chapter is over, but instead grateful that I got the opportunity to dance, and now I move on to what comes next.
Poetry | Ode to a pumpkin carver

Poetry | Ode to a pumpkin carver

By Thomas Riley, Staff Columnist • October 30, 2022
Thomas Riley writes about love and longing on Halloween
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