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Opinion | We need to talk about the real emotions of speaking up as a minority

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • October 16, 2023

Grace Harris talks about the absence of conversation surrounding the guilt and anxiety that minorities feel after speaking up.

Opinion | Girl best friends are a green flag

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • October 12, 2023

Even after making significant strides in eliminating gender norms and creating a more inclusive society, many people cling to heteronormative notions about friendships. In trendy online discourse about...

Editorial | Welcome to a new era of government

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 12, 2023

Congressman Kevin McCarthy met the end of his tenure as Speaker of the House on Tuesday, Oct. 3. His removal was a longtime threat made by far-right Republicans since the beginning of his term as Speaker....

Opinion | The hottest football players right now

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • October 11, 2023

I’ve noticed a pattern of who is constantly trending and talked about. So here is a list of who I think the hottest football players are right now — though, whether or not you find them attractive or hot is to each their own.

Opinion | Athletes are people, too

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • October 10, 2023

Athletes should express themselves freely and not feel confined by the masculine stereotypes created by the culture surrounding sports.

Opinion | Language is a free-for-all and you should make up more words

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • October 8, 2023

We should not submit to the restrictions of the dictionary and instead make up new words as we see fit.

Opinion | ‘Girl dinner’ is starving us of critical thinking about gender

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2023

“Girl dinner” and “girl math” content might be funny and relatable, but it also reinforces the worrying idea that there are inherent differences between men and women, robbing us of genuine, nuanced reflections and laughter about human experiences.

Opinion | Everyone should have a craft

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 6, 2023

Doing crafts or other creative activities is fantastic for your mental health. Regardless of the creative activity you choose to partake in, research shows that crafting can “bolster mood, improve self-confidence and reduce stress overall.” And for everyone, especially college students, finding ways to manage your mental health and achieve these outcomes is of the utmost importance.

Opinion | Missing the bus: PRT service changes are isolating entire communities

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • October 5, 2023

On Oct. 1, the cuts to Pittsburgh Regional Transit lines took effect, despite much community opposition. Four of arguably the most popular bus routes — the 71A-Negley, 71C-Point Breeze, 71D-Hamilton and 61D-Murray — no longer go Downtown. Instead, they end in Oakland and turn around.

Opinion | Classes are important, but so is taking care of yourself

By Emily O'Neil, Senior Staff Columnist • October 4, 2023

Although I realize the importance of attending classes, sometimes it’s just not that plain and simple. As everything piles up, attending class, keeping up with assignments and other responsibilities are things that most of us cannot handle as the semester gets busier. Keeping up your grades and GPA is vital, but if you are not taking care of yourself as well, getting good scores might become unattainable.