Editorial: Link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality rate should have Allegheny County’s attention
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 7, 2020
It’s imperative that the county, of all places, considers this correlation and has a frank and honest conversation about tackling air pollution once this pandemic is over.
Editorial: In the time of COVID-19, here’s how you can help domestic violence victims
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 5, 2020
But actually, there’s a lot we can do, just from inside our houses.
Editorial: All universities should suspend SAT, ACT admission requirements
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 2, 2020
Because access to these tests is now limited and they statistically don’t represent intelligence or ability fairly, all universities in the United States should follow UC’s lead and suspend entrance test requirements.
Editorial: Top 10 positive things going on right now
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 31, 2020
With all the depressing news of the last month or two, we’re almost certain you’ve been missing out on some of the good things that have happened.
Editorial: Students should be paid in the federal stimulus package
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 29, 2020
The recently passed economic rescue package pays $1,200 to every American adult, with a few exceptions. Students deserve to be included in the package.
Editorial: Pittsburgh, protect our sanitation workers
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 26, 2020
Sanitation workers are providing essential, life sustaining services for the Pittsburgh community during this time. They deserve to be protected — with both gear and hazard pay — while working under such conditions.
Editorial: Voting is still your civic duty, even during a pandemic
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 24, 2020
It’s vital that everyone who is registered to vote in Pennsylvania — and anywhere else in the U.S., for that matter — keep track of the date of any and all upcoming elections and prioritize voting.
Editorial: Post-Gazette wrong to give Shapiro’s xenophobia a platform
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 22, 2020
While Shapiro has the freedom to express his opinion as he wishes, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette should not be giving Shapiro, or his racism, a platform.
Editorial: Pitt, give students a pass/fail option
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 19, 2020
Right now, we’re facing a worldwide pandemic, and in these circumstances, students should have the space to take care of themselves and do their school work without agonizing about their grades — especially with the abrupt shift to online classes.
Editorial: Pitt’s new dining contract shows the importance of listening to students
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 17, 2020
Pitt deserves praise for this choice, having listened to student input and taking what was said seriously. The University should continue to do so.