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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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An image of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Opinion | Let’s Talk About CTE

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • December 1, 2023

America loves their contact sports — and I get it. There’s nothing better than getting together with a group of friends and watching whatever game is on. There is a reason why sports are so popular...

A Palestinian flag in front of the Cathedral of Learning at a rally in support of Palestine on Oct. 19.

Opinion | Academic institutions must address their complicity and complacency in the face of racism, Islamophobia and exclusion on campuses

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • December 1, 2023
To all those unwilling to publicly oppose apartheid, understand that your silence puts so many of your students at risk, and it plays into the imperialist prejudice you are paid to discuss.
Poetry | When the world opens its ears

Poetry | When the world opens its ears

By Abigail Dobry, Staff Columnist • November 30, 2023
Abby Dobry shares a poem about the potential of goodness
Opinion | Thoughts on the 66th Grammy nominations

Opinion | Thoughts on the 66th Grammy nominations

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • November 28, 2023
Grammy season is finally upon us, and I am beyond excited. As an avid music listener, I always find it fun to see which of my favorite artists gets nominated for such prestigious awards.
A man firing an ABC Rifle Company ABC-15 at an outdoor shooting range in Nevada.

Opinion | Semi-automatic weapons are instruments of mass killing

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 14, 2023
I could write a whole column about how the United States’ overconsumption and overuse of guns is leading to a terrifyingly violent and deadly society. But today, I want to attack one lone bad guy that stands out among the rest — military-grade, assault, semi-automatic weapons.
Poetry | You Know I Am Here

Poetry | You Know I Am Here

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2023
A poem about caring for someone going through a tough time.
Opinion | Being an adult is scary — here are some tips to make it less scary

Opinion | Being an adult is scary — here are some tips to make it less scary

By Abigail Dobry, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2023
Growing up does not happen instantaneously — you have to learn how to manage yourself in a multitude of ways and build upon your life skills one at a time.
Banner for Basque self determination.

Opinion | The Spanish monarchy needs to go

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist • November 10, 2023
I think my relationship with the Spanish monarchy is essentially what’s expected from someone from a Basque-Galician family which was on the “wrong side,” as it were, of the Spanish Civil War. We have had to understand that the “consequence” of opposing fascism is seven decades of harassment, seeing our languages ridiculed, if not outright banned, and hearing an unending narrative smearing anyone with the desire to exist in their own lands, in their own name, as a “terrorist.”
Opinion | It’s never just a bad hair day

Opinion | It’s never just a bad hair day

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • November 10, 2023
Black women, like myself, often feel our beauty through our extremely versatile hair and the possibilities it holds.
Opinion | AI art does more harm than good

Opinion | AI art does more harm than good

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • November 9, 2023
Although I do find AI art amusing, sometimes I feel guilty whenever I find myself enjoying it too much. I know that, in reality, a hardworking artist could have easily made this.
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