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: All high schools need social media policies

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 15, 2015

When social media, students and teachers collide — inappropriate behavior is an avoidable outcome. Plum High School, the only high school in the Plum Borough School District, faced a string of sexual...

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Editorial: Pulling their weight: Democratic candidates will keep Clinton honest

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 14, 2015

Call last night’s Democratic debate “The Hillary and Bernie Show.” While the pair are a clear one and two — especially given Sen. Bernie Sanders’ energized campaign — former Secretary of State...

Editorial: Gambling an inefficient way to solve Pennsylvania budget crisis

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 13, 2015

One hundred seven days into the fiscal year without a budget, it’s safe to say that Gov. Tom Wolf is having a difficult time working with Republicans in Harrisburg. The main talking point over this...

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Editorial: Pitt, rescind Cosby’s honorary degree

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 11, 2015

At the class of 2002’s commencement ceremony at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, then-Chancellor Mark Nordenberg welcomed America’s dad ­— at the time— into the Pitt family. “Today...

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Editorial: Stay four quarters, chips or not

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 9, 2015

Pitt football fans have always had chips on their shoulders. Now, they can have chips on their rides back from this Saturday's homecoming game too. On Wednesday, Pitt Athletics emailed students to announce...

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Editorial: Want better health? Toughen up on restaurant standards

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 7, 2015

Upon entering one of Pittsburgh’s many eateries, you’ll probably find a bright green sticker smacked on the front window, signifying the Allegheny County Health Department’s approval. Most county...

Forget Planned Parenthood, anti-abortion programs harm women

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 7, 2015

Our government scrutinizes federal funding for objective women’s health organizations like Planned Parenthood — yet overlooks state funding for anti-abortion programs. The hypocrisy is palpable. Real...

Editorial: Attend Pitt forum, help initiate positive change

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 5, 2015

Chancellor Gallagher and his administration are inviting the student body to have a say in policy making. Today, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the William Pitt Ballroom, the University will host a “Student...

Editorial: State trooper’s self-audit lacks transparency

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 4, 2015

The Pennsylvania State Police ruled all but 1 percent of its shootings justifiable. How did the department arrive at those results? It evaluated and audited itself. Of the at least 120 intentional...

Casual Fridays

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 1, 2015

Cow on the moose For the past several months, a runaway cow has caused udder chaos in New Hartford, New York. Police recently placed a headlock feeder along a road where the cow has been spotted to beef...

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