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 | My underrated albums of the year so far

Opinion | My underrated albums of the year so far

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • September 23, 2024
2024 was a year full of fantastic music. It’s crazy that the year is coming to an end in a few months. Many big artists released albums this year, such as Zach Bryan, Green Day and Khalid, but I think it is good to give some love to underrepresented artists.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Jan. 30, 2020.

Opinion | What does election interference mean to you?

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • September 18, 2024

In recent years, elections have dominated news cycles — Trump has famously complained about elections, while Russia famously interfered in the 2016 cycle. Just last week, the US accused the Russian media...

Pins reading “Hail to Pitt” were given out to students attending the homecoming kickoff event on Monday.

Opinion | Reasons we bleed blue and gold

By The Pitt News Staff • September 17, 2024
It’s officially Homecoming at the University of Pittsburgh, and there is no better time to reflect on the best parts of Pitt. From game days in the Panther Pitt to lounging on the Soldiers and Sailors lawn, there are a lot of reasons we bleed blue and gold.
Opinion | Donald Trump is a genius

Opinion | Donald Trump is a genius

By Grace Longworth, Contributing Editor • September 16, 2024
Trump certainly knows what you and I know — that many of the outlandish claims he makes are either exaggerated or completely untrue.
Opinion | Your racism is killing you

Opinion | Your racism is killing you

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 15, 2024
If you simply do not care that the GOP’s blatant racism and anti-immigrant rhetoric is harming minority communities around the country, at least consider the fact that it is harming you. And if not you, probably somebody you know or somebody you care about.
Opinion | Tuesday’s debate: How did the candidates do?

Opinion | Tuesday’s debate: How did the candidates do?

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca • September 13, 2024
If you missed the debate or intentionally avoided it for the sake of your mental health, we’re here to cover how the presidential candidates performed their first night formally meeting each other.
Opinion | Is Kamala still brat?

Opinion | Is Kamala still brat?

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • September 11, 2024
A bridge between pop culture and politics was made by this lone tweet, and Gen Z was willing to cross that bridge. Being brat is ultimately subjective, but in this case, it means to be cool, an “it girl.” Charli XCX tweeting “kamala IS brat” expanded the definition of what it means to be brat.
Opinion | Stop questioning Kamala Harris’s identity

Opinion | Stop questioning Kamala Harris’s identity

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • September 9, 2024
I am tired of acting like Vice President Kamala Harris’s race doesn't already play a large role in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In recent weeks, it has been hard to find a headline that doesn't mention, question or weaponize her race.
Opinion | Brat summer is over — it’s time for adventurous autumn

Opinion | Brat summer is over — it’s time for adventurous autumn

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2024
Are you up for an adventure this autumn season? Curating a fall playlist or any playlist related to a specific season is a fun thing to do, and if you do not have a playlist for this amazing autumn season coming up, make one!
Opinion | How D.C. changed my perspective

Opinion | How D.C. changed my perspective

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • September 5, 2024
I’m an advocate for believing that every season of life brings you something to improve upon yourself, and the version of you keeps changing and growing. How wonderful is it to think of life that way?
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