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Editorial | Why is political violence never okay in the US but perfectly fine overseas?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • July 17, 2024

In their grand statements of unity and their condemnations of violence in politics, our nation’s leaders often sneak in a footnote that clarifies that their cries for peace only extend to America’s borders.

Editorial | The Pitt News Editorial Board condemns all violence at the University of Pittsburgh protests this week.

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 4, 2024

But more jarring than the police confiscating and removing a main source of sustenance, one needed to keep protesters from getting sick in the summer heat, is the violence that has been displayed at these protests the last few days.

Editorial | Our “society” did not lie to the Benedictine College graduates — Harrison Butker did

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 22, 2024

Butker, like many conservatives faced with a social order growing gradually more progressive, cannot convince people to follow his worldview of their own volition and must scare them into it by telling them that they cannot trust what they thought they knew.

Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 8, 2024

It’s easy to think that because it’s darker, the sun isn’t emitting as many damaging rays, and that therefore it’s safer to look at the eclipse than to look at the sun. But that’s just what Big Eye Damage wants you to think.

Editorial | Respect press freedoms

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 4, 2024

In order to maintain the sanctity of freedom of press and create a global society where journalists and citizens can speak freely, we must seek to respect press freedoms at all times.

Editorial | Victims do not owe us their stories

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 26, 2024

It takes a long time to heal, and having strangers on the internet beg you to relive the trauma publicly only prolongs that process.

Editorial | Congress’ TikTok ban is so much more dangerous than you think

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 21, 2024

Not only could a ban on TikTok be “the largest removal of speech in US history,” but the proposed legislation creates a dangerous precedent the United States government could use at any time to ban any app of its choosing

Editorial | Be aware of your role as a traveler over break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 5, 2024

Spring break is approaching to the delight of many Pitt students overwhelmed by their midterms — they can finally relax, travel or maybe just catch up on work due when they return the following Monday. For those choosing the second option of traveling, it’s important that we bear in mind our role as tourists.

Editorial | Bridgit Mendler: The Renaissance woman we should all look to for inspiration

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 1, 2024

The internet was taken by storm after the announcement of Bridgit Mendler’s latest endeavor — starting a space data company.

Editorial | Oakland desperately needs to improve its traffic signage

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 22, 2024

Semple and Bates is only one of many spots around Oakland where the grim reaper hangs out, dancing where a stop sign should be.