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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Trump arrives hours late at the hanger after flying from a rally in Michigan. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Letter to the Editor: “Never again means never again.”

By Hannah Lynn, Senior November 10, 2016

My mom forwarded me an email today that my rabbi sent out to the congregation of my temple, reminding everyone that “Jews don’t despair,” that we should always stand up for oppressed people. I’ve...

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally at the Atlantic Aviation Hanger at the Pittsburgh Airport on November 8. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Letter to the Editor: “On Tuesday night, I felt like I was in the wrong country.”

By Jesse Irwin, Senior November 10, 2016

The past 36 hours have sucked. On Tuesday night, I felt like I was in the wrong country. My mom had called me earlier in the day, so excited that — according to the polls — she was finally going...

Editorial: Pitt’s election day filled with community support

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 9, 2016

With music playing outside the Union and Posvar, food trucks lining Fifth Avenue giving away free food to voters and students eagerly lining up at the polls, Oakland was vibrant on Election Day. After...

Voters fill out their ballot at a polling station. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

Misleading ballot questions hurt voter interests, confuse at polls

By Nick Eustis | For The Pitt News November 8, 2016

When you vote today, there will be a question on your ballot about the retirement age of state judges. In full, it reads: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of...

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Editorial: Pennsylvanians should reject judicial ballot question

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 8, 2016

Today, the biggest decision facing most Americans will be who should lead the free world — no big deal. But Pennsylvanians will have to answer their own question this Election Day: Should state judges...

Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay, who announced his resignation on Friday, will work in his current post until Nov. 8. Pitt News File Photo

McLay resigned, but his reforms should remain

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 7, 2016

Just two years ago, Pittsburgh Chief of Police Cameron McLay came to the city as a reformer. His predecessor had just been sentenced to a term in prison. Relations between the police force and community...

Andrew Iseminger watches a 360-degree video that places viewers in the refugee camps operated by Medicos Sin Fronteras. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Pittsburgh must accept more refugees

By Colin Jones | For The Pitt News November 7, 2016

While sitting in a white, under-inflated dinghy with eight other people, it seemed unlikely that up to 20 people could fit in the cramped space. I barely had any room when it was only the nine of...

Courtesy Vijay Chokal-Ingam

Q&A with Vijay Chokal-Ingam: Affirmative action is racist

By Amber Montgomery | Columnist November 4, 2016

Vijay Chokal-Ingam may not be as well-known as his famous sister, actress and comedian Mindy Kaling, but he’s generated a bit of chatter about his book, “Almost Black: The True Story of How I Got into...

Courtesy Vijay Chokal-Ingam

Affirmative action: the key to equal opportunity

By Amber Montgomery | Columnist November 4, 2016

It’s a Monday afternoon, and I hustle home after my Democratic theory class. A few minutes past 7 p.m., I call his phone number and ask to speak with Mr. Chokal-Ingam, the man who changed his racial...

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Top 10 things to do before the election on Tuesday

We want everyone to be prepared to go out and vote this Nov. 8. No matter what, Nov. 9 is sure to go down in history. But don’t panic just yet, we’ve got your pre-voting plans covered. 1.Double-check...

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