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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Opinion | Yes, I still face gender bias, even in the political science field

Opinion | Yes, I still face gender bias, even in the political science field

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist September 28, 2023
As a woman living in the 21st century, I witness and experience gender biases regularly. Gender inequality permeates almost every aspect of life. Having to continuously be aware that my gender will create disadvantages is a harsh reality that all women must come to terms with. 
Opinion | Normalize self-care and beauty products as gender neutral

Opinion | Normalize self-care and beauty products as gender neutral

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist September 28, 2023
Beauty products and self-care activities are not exclusive to women — although they’re depicted as such by social media and strategic marketing tactics. Self-care can range from exercising to getting enough sleep to practicing good hygiene. It is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay mentally, physically and emotionally well. 
Culture Editor Patrick Swain expresses his love for the Oxford Comma by doodling in The Pitt News office.

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.
Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

Opinion | All interviews are good interviews

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor September 26, 2023
When I called my parents the night I found out I didn’t get the position, they were still unbelievably proud of me. They ended the phone call with the same piece of advice they’ve used since my freshman year — all interviews are good interviews. 
Poetry | Matters of the Heart

Poetry | Matters of the Heart

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist September 25, 2023
A conversation with the city of Pittsburgh itself through free verse poetry
The Department of Education logo.

Opinion | Stop blaming the American education system for your own apathy

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist September 25, 2023
The way that people perform authority when discussing politics in this country, particularly in spaces labeled as vaguely “intellectual,” is a pastime almost as American as forcing kindergarteners to say the pledge of allegiance
Opinion | AI Writing is Not the Answer

Opinion | AI Writing is Not the Answer

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist September 22, 2023
I know that artificial intelligence will get better and I can’t judge it for the bad writing it produces right now. What is important is to appreciate the process that creates good writing.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) fumbles the ball in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia.

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

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 22, 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. 
Police stand in front of a flower set on the street during a demonstration marking the 50th anniversary of a military coup led by Gen. Augusto Pinochet outside La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile on Sunday, Sept 10, 2023.

Opinion | Neoliberalism is a disease

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Senior Staff Columnist September 19, 2023
Every September 11, the United States’ selective memorialization rolls around. There are clear flaws with the commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, the most obvious being the commitment to ignoring the approximately 4.7 million civilians that died due to American “vengeance.” 
I Voted stickers at an early voting location Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

Op-Ed | Many Pitt students are disenfranchised, upcoming bills can change that

By Joshua Summers, Mechanical Engineering Major September 18, 2023
There are 1.2 million independent voters financing primaries, watching their friends go out to vote and being barred from the democratic process by the state. I’m one of them.
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