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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.

Opinion | You don’t need to be a saint to deserve bodily autonomy

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • February 11, 2025

In post-Roe America, we hear often of the heart-wrenching losses caused by policies that take away the right to abortion. Amber Thurman, an aspiring nurse who arrived at the hospital with a treatable infection...

Opinion | Laughing makes for better sex

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • February 11, 2025

I have come, no pun intended, to learn that a sense of humor is not just essential to get through your first time, but to maintain a good sex life.

Opinion | Don’t just say, ‘I love you’

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • February 10, 2025

While saying “I love you” is a wonderful reminder that you have strong feelings for the object of your affection, it doesn’t quite communicate what those strong feelings are.

Opinion | Defending ‘Cowboy Carter’ against backlash after historic Grammy wins

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • February 10, 2025

I saw plenty of people saying that there were lyrically better albums than “Cowboy Carter” and that it wasn't real country. In reality, these were all just pathetic excuses to justify being hateful on the internet because they couldn’t comprehend that “Cowboy Carter” was a complete piece of art that deserved the wins.

Opinion | The death of expertise and the rise of unqualified leaders

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 7, 2025

Everyone has opinions, and with enough confidence, opinions can start to feel like expertise. But that kind of confidence can be dangerous.