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 | Students should pay attention to Pitt unionization efforts

Opinion | Students should pay attention to Pitt unionization efforts

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • September 28, 2021
Unionization would give Pitt faculty the ability to collectively bargain and advocate for improving pay, health policies, job security, workload and transparency from administrators — issues that have become glaring in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion | A pescatarian’s plea for sustainable seafood consumption

Opinion | A pescatarian’s plea for sustainable seafood consumption

By Charlie Taylor, Contributing Editor • September 28, 2021
We as consumers can put pressure on the fishing industry, but the responsibility to end overfishing ultimately lies on its shoulders.
Opinion | More Oakland streets should be reclaimed for pedestrians, businesses

Opinion | More Oakland streets should be reclaimed for pedestrians, businesses

By Jack Troy, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 28, 2021
The City wouldn’t have to look hard to find new candidates for full street closures or sidewalk cafes.
Opinion | There’s a difference between vaccine hesitant and anti-vaxx

Opinion | There’s a difference between vaccine hesitant and anti-vaxx

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 27, 2021
It’s easy to respond in anger — God knows I have — but shifting our response and perception of the unvaccinated is the only way to combat rampant misinformation, widespread distrust and American resistance tradition. 
Opinion | Art doesn’t have to be miserable to be good

Opinion | Art doesn’t have to be miserable to be good

By Anna Fischer, For The Pitt News • September 27, 2021
No matter how many different emotions we have, humans are perpetually drawn to sad art. But art doesn’t have to be miserable to be good, folks.
Opinion | 2021 Met Gala outfits have something to say and we should listen

Opinion | 2021 Met Gala outfits have something to say and we should listen

By Mackenzie Oster, Staff Columnist • September 23, 2021
The daring approach of using fashion as a force for change as an insider at the event was a tactical way of rattling the status quo.
The Pitt football team.

Opinion | Transfer Panther’s Homecoming advice

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • September 21, 2021
Back on campus, masked and fully vaccinated one year later, I am ready to see what a Pitt Homecoming might look like while we’re still stuck in a pandemic.
Past winners of Homecoming king and queen.

Opinion | Homecoming should always be gender neutral

By Nina Santucci, Staff Columnist • September 21, 2021
Homecoming court needs to be ungendered in order to give all students an opportunity to be royal and to feel properly represented by their school.
The Cathedral of Learning during a past Homecoming fireworks and laser show.

Opinion | Homecoming is the fall’s most important event, especially this year

By Jessica Snyder, For The Pitt News • September 21, 2021
Homecoming this year is a reunion, symbolizing a light at the end of the tunnel.
Opinion | Mainstream pop is ruining great songs

Opinion | Mainstream pop is ruining great songs

By Sarah Liez, For The Pitt News • September 19, 2021
Music today has been warped by the industry to make it more attractive to the most people possible.
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