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

The 2021 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown.

Editorial | Our most anticipated Pride events happening in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board May 31, 2022
Here are the Pride events happening locally that we are most looking forward to.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Fifth Avenue.

Editorial | 5 things to experience this summer in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board May 24, 2022
Summer in Pittsburgh can be a wonderful thing, so if you’re in the city this summer make sure to take advantage of the beautiful weather we so seldom see and explore this great city! Outlined below are some attractions and events happening in the coming weeks to fill your free time. 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

Editorial | Hey Supreme Court, wealthy politicians shouldn’t get the upper hand

By The Pitt News Editorial Board May 17, 2022
It’s a dark day in American politics when the highest court in the land sides with Sen. Ted Cruz. 
Students play spikeball in Schenley Plaza last month.

Editorial | The best and worst things about this school year

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 21, 2022
Here are the best and worst moments of the 2021-22 school year as the semester comes to a close.
Editorial | All religious holidays deserve equal recognition

Editorial | All religious holidays deserve equal recognition

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 17, 2022
Although the United States was founded in part on the basis of religious freedom, all religions — and therefore their holidays — are often not treated equally.
A police officer stands watch at the entrance of 36th Street Station after multiple people were shot on a subway train in Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Editorial | Police funds don’t go toward our safety

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 15, 2022
Money for policing doesn’t actually keep citizens safe, which the NYPD demonstrated during the Brooklyn shooter situation.
Editorial | Clemson College Republicans shouldn’t hide behind respectability politics

Editorial | Clemson College Republicans shouldn’t hide behind respectability politics

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 13, 2022
The Clemson College Republicans condemning a drag show politicizes a fun university event and alienates queer and transgender students.
Editorial | 7 Bigelow Bash performances we want to see

Editorial | 7 Bigelow Bash performances we want to see

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 10, 2022
Bigelow Bash is Pitt’s annual spring concert. Sunday was the 2022 celebration, where Flo Milli starred as the main act. Here are The Pitt News Editorial Board’s suggested performers for years to come.
People arrive for work at the Amazon distribution center in the Staten Island borough of New York, on Oct. 25, 2021.

Editorial | Amazon needs to care about its workers

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 7, 2022
Amazon should care more about the well-being of their workers rather than invest money in union-busting.
Jon Batiste poses in the press room at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Editorial | The Grammys need to appreciate all award winners

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 5, 2022
Award shows are losing their purpose of awarding the best of the best by not honoring all nominees during the broadcast.
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