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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.

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.

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

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 21, 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.

Editorial | Subscriptions should not dominate the creative industry

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 11, 2023

Subscription art services hinder creative pursuits and block the potential of those who cannot afford them

Editorial | Support and attend women’s sports

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 4, 2023

While many are anxiously waiting to see how well Pitt’s football team is going to do this semester and are already discussing the men’s basketball season, the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s sports teams are accomplishing feat after feat. Some of our Pitt pride and support should go to them.

Editorial | The importance of school newspapers

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2023

In light of the recent free speech news over at Penn State University, The Pitt News Editorial Board wants to make certain that students, staff and faculty are aware of the benefits a school newspaper brings to college campuses.

Editorial | Discounted in-state tuition is more important now than ever

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • July 11, 2023

In the wake of the blow to affirmative action, keeping in-state tuition rates low is more important than ever to maintain college accessibility.

Editorial | The submersible catastrophe reminds us that regulations are important and that nobody is exempt from them

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 27, 2023

If you’ve been following the news the last week, you may have heard of the Oceangate submersible catastrophe. In the destruction, five people were killed — two wealthy businessmen, one of their sons, an explorer and the CEO of Oceangate. But in all of this tragedy, we must also recognize the incredibly ignorant and dangerous actions of the Oceangate company that led to the death of these individuals.

Editorial | Rainbow capitalism is insincere and performative, but this year is arguably worse

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 20, 2023

Pride flags are being stowed away, and brands are lacking their usual rainbow-ified twitter profile pictures. To many this shows that there is a lack of genuine support and allyship presented by these brands.

Editorial | Recent poor air quality could be a warning sign for things to come

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 13, 2023

If you think the air quality, smog and flames are bad now, just wait. Unless we act swiftly, the effects of climate change will become irreversible.