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 | Gaming platforms need to do more to address and prevent harm

Editorial | Gaming platforms need to do more to address and prevent harm

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 7, 2022
Concerned parents and players recently criticized the game “Overwatch 2” for hosting custom user modifications that simulate sexual assault and rape.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, left, and her husband Paul Pelosi at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner on Dec. 7, 2019.

Editorial | Violent attacks against politicians and their families should not be politicized

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 4, 2022
The recent attack against Paul Pelosi and the lack of denunciation from Republican politicians shows how crucial it is not to politicize violence.
Twitter headquarters is shown in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

Editorial | Elon Musk’s ideas for Twitter set a negative precedent for the platform

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 31, 2022
Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter are dangerous and will make the platform less accessible and less safe.
Editorial | Characterizing TPN desks as Halloween candies

Editorial | Characterizing TPN desks as Halloween candies

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 30, 2022
Trick or treat, smell our feet, bring The Pitt News Editorial Board something good to eat in room 434 on the fourth floor of the William Pitt Union. From our paper to you, Happy Halloween! 
Editorial | Young people in Pennsylvania, get out and vote

Editorial | Young people in Pennsylvania, get out and vote

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 25, 2022
Young people need to get out and vote this election, especially in Pennsylvania, as the results of this election will affect our futures.
Editorial | We support the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike

Editorial | We support the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 24, 2022
The owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette need to support their employees by giving them fair pay and health care.
Children look through car windows as they and other refugees from the Kharkiv region of Ukraine arrive at a temporary camp in Belgorod, Russia.

Editorial | The conflict in Ukraine will create lasting problems for Europe’s economy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 20, 2022
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine will make already difficult issues in Europe get much worse and last longer, particularly for Europe’s economy.
Alex Jones speaks to a crowd.

Editorial | There needs to be a limit on hate speech

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 14, 2022
There should be stronger restrictions on hate speech because it allows people to continue to spread hateful language because it is protected.
Pigeons on the field of Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Editorial | Takeaways from the Pittsburgh Pigeons football game

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 11, 2022
The pigeons on the field during the homecoming game played even better than the Panthers.
Editorial | Pitt needs to address rape culture on campus

Editorial | Pitt needs to address rape culture on campus

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 9, 2022
It’s unfortunate that the burden of preventing sexual assault often falls on student activists, including the organizer’s of last week’s protest, rather than large institutions or those who are likely to commit assault.     
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