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

Casual Fridays

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 6, 2015

Bullet-proof braA woman from Rio de Janeiro got the true value out of her Wonderbra this week. The underwire of Ivete Medeiros’ bra was the only thing standing between her chest and a bullet when she...

Editorial: Cal U football making the right call

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 4, 2015

Western Pennsylvania has a rich football history. In recent months, however, a Pennsylvania Division II program has made the headlines for the wrong reasons. Now, thankfully, it’s implementing measures...

Editorial: Guns on public grounds a complex issue

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 3, 2015

The right to bear arms isn’t a novel concept in American society. But today, citizens and legislatures continue to ponder: to what places does the Second Amendment extend? Do individuals have the right...

Editorial: Lobbyists perpetuate skepticism over scientific findings

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 2, 2015

In lieu of more than 102 cases of the measles sprouting in the U.S. last month, CDC director Tom Friedan said the best way to prevent spread of new cases was vaccination. However, a small but growing number...

Editorial: Prohibition-style mandates won’t curb excessive campus drinking

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 1, 2015

Whether you participate in it or not, America’s college party scene is a longer-lasting establishment than some of the nation’s universities. It would be irresponsible not to acknowledge the historically...

Casual Fridays

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 29, 2015

The meowing deadA few weeks ago, one cat from Tampa, Fla., proved that it was truly bad to the bone. Owner Ellis Hutson discovered the ultimate cat-astrophe — his beloved cat, Bart, stiff and cold after...

Editorial: Tom Wolf: Playing politics?

Editorial: Tom Wolf: Playing politics?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 29, 2015

Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., has been in office for little more than a week, and already he’s facing controversy. The Pennsylvania Senate is suing Wolf over his decision to fire Office of Open Records Director,...

Editorial: More teacher training for teen suicide prevention

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 27, 2015

Using the power of law to prevent tragedy should be every state legislature’s goal. New Jersey lawmakers are doing just that by working to better train school teachers in suicide prevention. Although...

Editorial: Redefining police presence in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 27, 2015

After a controversial 2014, the New Year reminded us that good cops are on our side. This realization came in the form of a simple cardboard poster held by Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay during...

Editorial: Evolving federal student loan policy prompts questions

By The Pitt News Editorial Board January 25, 2015

Between exams, papers and projects, college students must keep their eyes on the future, or, more specifically, their future college debt. In fact, student loan debt is at a record high of $1.1 trillion,...

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