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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Kenny Chesney during a performance in Jacksonville, Florida

Opinion | It’s OK to like country music

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Columnist • April 5, 2022
“I like all music except country” is an overplayed belief. How can you possibly enjoy most types of music, but ignore the fact that some of these genres have evolved from country?
Opinion | An introvert’s guide to saying ‘yes’

Opinion | An introvert’s guide to saying ‘yes’

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • April 3, 2022
The “say ‘yes’ to everything” mindset isn’t effective for introverts, and encourages them to only say “yes” to events and opportunities they know they will enjoy.
Supporters of Ukraine watch a pre-recorded video by the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a Stand with Ukraine rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

Opinion | Stop glorifying politicians and conflict

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 27, 2022
We can enjoy Zelenskyy’s likeability and character, but we must not forget that there is brutality and bloodshed taking place a continent over.
South Korea's military launches an Army Tactical Missile System during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in South Korea on Thursday.

Opinion | A nuclear weapons paradox has changed conflict forever

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 24, 2022
Nuclear weapons have changed war and conflict as we know it.
Opinion | It’s okay to not be good at your hobby

Opinion | It’s okay to not be good at your hobby

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2022
Throughout our life, no matter our level of talent, we should partake in hobbies — and even try new ones.
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow on March 10.

Opinion | What Russia has done in a month, will take lifetimes to undo

By Harsh Hiwase, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2022
Russia has gone beyond the point of return by invading Ukraine, with consequences likely to affect the country for generations.
Opinion | The best and worst of water fountains on campus

Opinion | The best and worst of water fountains on campus

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2022
Pitt does a very good job of supplying water in a sustainable manner. But there is no denying that some water fountains on campus are better than others.
Opinion | Don’t bully my breed

Opinion | Don’t bully my breed

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinion Editor • March 20, 2022
Pit bulls are banned or restricted in hundreds of cities across the country and many nations around the world. Things need to change. 
Opinion | Your humanities degree is worth it

Opinion | Your humanities degree is worth it

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • March 20, 2022
Humanities studies provide immeasurable value to our world. STEM may help us understand how our world works, but the humanities help us understand why our world matters.
Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2022
Thanks to the wide scope and access that social media provides, the internet is slowly alleviating pre-teens of their awkward years that we all had to go through years ago.
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