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

Opinion | We should all try new types of entertainment

Opinion | We should all try new types of entertainment

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist April 12, 2024
Entertainment comes in many forms, languages and genres. We often stick to a certain genre or language of whatever we’re comfortable with, but this limitation blocks people from discovering many other wonderful forms of entertainment. 
A protester carries a sign outside of the City Council Building downtown at a Womens March on July 24, 2022.

Opinion | CPCs, get off our campus

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist April 12, 2024
Students are likely to step into a CPC expecting a different experience. When someone finds out they are pregnant or suspect they might be pregnant, they deserve to be treated in an honest and earnest way, without a hidden agenda.
Opinion | I’m just a gloomy girl who likes gloomy weather

Opinion | I’m just a gloomy girl who likes gloomy weather

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist April 11, 2024
Waking up to rain on my roof is one of the simple pleasures of life. I often crave that morning feeling.
JoJo Siwa arrives at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday, April 1, in Los Angeles.

Opinion | JoJo Siwa’s rebrand sucks

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist April 10, 2024
When it comes to being an influencer, people like you when you’re relatable, funny or just have an overall good vibe about you. These are things that Siwa does not have. 
Grace Harris, staff columnist for The Pitt News, poses for a photo with her first-year roommate.

Opinion | Your first-year roommate is one of the most important people you will ever know, both good and bad

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist April 10, 2024
First-year roommates, both good and bad, are some of the most important people we will meet in our lifetimes. I am lucky to say that my roommate has become one of my best friends, and I probably would not be in the place I am today if it weren't for her.
Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

Opinion | Honesty is better than lying

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist April 9, 2024
I know that I have told white lies a few times over the course of my life, though I genuinely cannot remember the last time that I really did lie — especially about something serious.
Opinion | Once upon a time, we grew up and left our passions behind

Opinion | Once upon a time, we grew up and left our passions behind

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer April 8, 2024
Transitioning into adulthood and securing employment is a universal journey that all individuals embark on — it's an anticipated phase of life. However, recently, I've found myself reflecting on the activities I once cherished but now struggle to find time for.
Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 8, 2024
It’s easy to think that because it’s darker, the sun isn’t emitting as many damaging rays, and that therefore it’s safer to look at the eclipse than to look at the sun. But that’s just what Big Eye Damage wants you to think.
Womens March in New York City on Jan. 20, 2018.

Opinion | Ending rape culture demands intersectionality

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor April 4, 2024
We need to stop objectifying the actions of all women and of all people. Until we do this, how can we begin to expect people to view women as humans rather than objects for sexual gratification?
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, Russia, on Oct. 10, 2023.

Editorial | Respect press freedoms

By The Pitt News Editorial Board April 4, 2024
In order to maintain the sanctity of freedom of press and create a global society where journalists and citizens can speak freely, we must seek to respect press freedoms at all times.
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