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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Signs posted along the sidewalk of Forbes Avenue near Hillman Library caution pedestrians against jaywalking.

Editorial | You can lead a horse to Forbes Avenue but you can’t make him use the crosswalk

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 29, 2023
Upon exiting the library, students face an incredibly difficult decision — do they make the Odyssean 10-yard journey to the crosswalk in front of Lawrence Hall, or do they simply cross right there in front of Hillman with no protection against oncoming traffic?
Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

Editorial | Get creative during your Thanksgiving dinner

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 16, 2023
Somewhere between our conversation on the dryness of turkey meat and Thanksgiving-related food-borne illness, the conversation turned to the random and nontraditional foods we eat during the holiday.
A PRT bus picks up riders at the Fifth Ave and University Place stop in Oakland on the evening of Sept. 12th.

Editorial | The new PRT bus routes are unsustainable

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 9, 2023
The shortened bus routes through Pittsburgh are to the detriment of its residents but we have ways to influence future schedule changes.
Editorial | Overzealous sports betting advertisements pose risks to many

Editorial | Overzealous sports betting advertisements pose risks to many

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 3, 2023
Sports gambling advertisements are getting out of hand across nearly every sport in nearly every country with large fanbases.
Fall foliage surrounds Hillman Library.

Editorial | The Pitt News editors’ favorite fall activities

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 24, 2023
Figuring out how to spend these precious weeks of fall can be challenging, but The Pitt News Editorial Board is here to help. Here are just a few of our editors favorite activities for the fall season.
Editorial | Don’t let yourself fall prey to misinformation in the midst of global conflicts

Editorial | Don’t let yourself fall prey to misinformation in the midst of global conflicts

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 20, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war — as with any international geopolitical conflict — is surrounded by a shroud of misinformation made worse by a media blackout in Gaza.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., departs on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Washington.

Editorial | Welcome to a new era of government

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 12, 2023

Congressman Kevin McCarthy met the end of his tenure as Speaker of the House on Tuesday, Oct. 3. His removal was a longtime threat made by far-right Republicans since the beginning of his term as Speaker....

Striking Hotel workers from Unite Here Local 11 join the picketing actors of SAG-AFTRA, and writers of the WGA, outside Netflix studios, July 21, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Editorial | The WGA strike is over, but who’s still fighting?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 1, 2023
The WGA did an outstanding job forcing the hand of production studios, but while the writers of America bask in the glory of their new agreement, we cannot forget about the writers beyond our borders.
Culture Editor Patrick Swain expresses his love for the Oxford Comma by doodling in The Pitt News office.

Editorial | It’s time to embrace the Oxford comma 

By The Pitt News Editorial Staff September 28, 2023
There are no Oxford commas in this article. It’s no mistake — AP Style generally discourages them. It’s time to give writers the right to employ the Oxford comma whenever they see fit.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) fumbles the ball in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Editorial | The reality of racism in football has made itself known again

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 22, 2023
An alarming amount of news articles have made the headlines about football fans hurling attacks and racist remarks at the players. Between the messages to Mattison and the University of Alabama fans’ racist and homophobic comments to Texas football players, we are beginning to see conversations on race and football spark back up. 
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