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
Editorial | Support local businesses and organizations all year long

Editorial | Support local businesses and organizations all year long

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 6, 2023
When the promotional advertisements cease and the spotlight shifts, it is imperative we continue to support a wide variety of local establishments as, at the end of the day, it supports the entire community.
The draft of a bill that President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif. negotiated to raise the nation's debt ceiling.

Editorial | What is the debt ceiling deal and should you care?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 30, 2023
The Pitt News Editorial Board discusses the debt ceiling debacle and offers advice on how to engage with it.
Editorial | In light of new anti-LGBTQ laws, skip your summer vacation to Florida

Editorial | In light of new anti-LGBTQ laws, skip your summer vacation to Florida

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 23, 2023
Students should avoid traveling to Florida this summer both for their safety and to show solidarity with the queer community affected by new state laws.
Striking members and supporters of the Writers Guild of America walk the picket line during a rally outside Silvercup Studios, Tuesday May 9, 2023, in New York.

Editorial | Our top three favorite signs from the Hollywood writers’ strike

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 16, 2023
The Pitt News Editorial Board shares the best picket signs from the WGA strike in solidarity with the writers.
A view of the Cathedral of Learning.

Editorial | The top five most memorable things that happened this year

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 20, 2023
Besides a little obstacle — finals week — we have made it through another school year. To remember some of the events that stuck with us most, here are the top five most memorable things that happened this school year.
Michael Knowles speaking with attendees at the 2022 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Editorial | 3 candidates Michael Knowles wouldn’t debate

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 16, 2023
After transgender scholar Deirdre McCloskey dropped out of an on-campus debate against Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator who has received enough attention on campus for a lifetime in the past few weeks, organizers for the event scrambled to find a replacement. 
Editorial | Why Taylor and Joe’s breakup is so devastating — and why you can still believe in love

Editorial | Why Taylor and Joe’s breakup is so devastating — and why you can still believe in love

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 13, 2023
It’s okay to take the Taylor Swift-Joe Alwyn breakup news hard, but that we should respect people’s privacy — even if they are celebrities
Police exit Hillman Library Monday night after evacuating students from the building.

Editorial | Pitt must improve its communication to students during emergencies

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 12, 2023
The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that despite reports of an active shooter in Hillman Library being proven “unfounded,” the fear students felt was very real, and Pitt’s lack of communication during the incident is unacceptable.
A person uses a television remote.

Editorial | TV writers should get paid fairly

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 11, 2023
As the TV industry continues to grow into different mediums such as streaming, the contracts of those behind the scenes need to grow with them — even if this means that television has to halt. The well-being of the writers matters more than the storylines on our favorite shows.
Expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, from left, expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, are recognized by the audience at Fisk University before Vice President Kamala Harris arrives, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Editorial | Tennessee’s House expulsion is a wake-up call to the nation

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 9, 2023
The Tennessee House is experiencing a frightening political conflict. In a move President Joe Biden hailed as “shocking, undemocratic and without precedent,” Tennessee’s House GOP cast a dark shadow over American democracy last week.    
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