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
An activist wears a message on her protective face mask that reads "Stop Killing Us" during a protest against the death of Iranian Mahsa Amini in Lebanon on Sunday.

Editorial | Iranian women deserve autonomy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 2, 2022
Whether Jina Amini chose to wear a hijab has nothing to do with her personal worth and should never have contributed to the way she was treated by anyone, especially the morality police. 
Police and other emergency personnel from multiple jurisdictions converged on Kennywood Park late Saturday night in West Mifflin for reports of shots fired inside the amusement park.

Editorial | The shooting at Kennywood shows how much we need gun control

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 29, 2022
The recent shooting at Kennywood shows just how crucial gun control is needed in this country.
View of a house that was washed away by Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico on Wednesday.

Editorial | Puerto Rico deserves more from the U.S. government

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 25, 2022
The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that after the devastation of Hurricane Fiona, the United States government needs to do more to fix Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and help citizens.
Brothers of Italy's Giorgia Meloni speaks during the center-right coalition closing rally in Rome on Thursday.

Editorial | Italy’s election could continue the dangerous trend of nationalism

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 23, 2022
The rise of the Fratelli d’Italia party in Italy emboldens the rise in neofascism, nationalism and populism in Europe and around the world.
President Joe Biden speaks at the Public Education forum Downtown in 2019 during his campaign.

Editorial | President Biden needs to deliver on his progressive campaign policies

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 19, 2022
Despite a progressive campaign, President Joe Biden isn’t following through on many of his campaign promises, especially in regards to immigration and COVID-19.
Children look through car windows as they and other refugees from the Kharkov Region of Ukraine arrive at a temporary camp in Belgorod, Russia, on Wednesday. Thousands fled northeastern Ukraine to Russia amid the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region.

Editorial | Russia, leave Ukrainian civilians out of war

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 18, 2022
The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that as Russian forces amp up their defense and target civilians, people must remember what is at stake for innocent people during wartime.
Editorial | Oakland: Fix your parking

Editorial | Oakland: Fix your parking

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 15, 2022
The parking situation in Oakland is extremely frustrating, making it difficult for those who live in Oakland and commuter students to find parking.
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman speaks at an event in 2016.

Editorial | Pennsylvania candidates: It’s time to embrace debate

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 12, 2022
In order for Pennsylvanians to make an informed decision on who to vote for, candidates must debate.
A spotted lanternfly.

Editorial | Kill them all: Spotted lanternflies are invasive

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 11, 2022
Local agriculture agencies across the Northeast and Midwest have started “If you see it, kill it” campaigns against the invasive spotted lanternfly, and now it’s time for The Pitt News to run our own. 
Wax figures of the British Royal Family at Madame Tussauds in London.

Editorial | The monarchy should go

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 8, 2022
Now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed, the monarchy — with its imperialist and racist history — should cease.
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