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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

Editorial: Pa. state faculty strike highlights need for support

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 19, 2016

After months of disagreement and failed negotiations, the faculty of Pennsylvania’s 14 state-supported universities will go on strike starting today. The Association of Pennsylvania State College...

The Pitt News live blog for the third presidential debate. Photo by DonkeyHotey / Flickr.

Trump loses to Clinton in any test of character

By Henry Glitz / Columnist October 18, 2016

Words used in a decade-old audio recording have had a profound impact on the trajectory of the presidential race — so much so that without my even spelling them out, you probably already know what I’m...

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a campaign event over the summer. Stephen Caruso / Senior Staff Photographer.

Editorial: The Pitt News endorses Hillary Clinton for President

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 18, 2016

At the risk of accusations that we’ve misquoted him, we’ve let the candidate we’re not endorsing speak for himself. “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best ... They’re...

Jaime Viens | Staff Illustrator

It’s time for the U.S. to pass a carbon tax

By Jaime Viens | Columnist October 14, 2016

He may have missed out on the presidency, but when it comes to climate change, Sen. Bernie Sanders had it right. In a 2014 contributing piece to The Huffington Post, Sanders implored Congress to pursue...

President Obama speaks at the White House Frontier Conference Plenary Session at Carnegie Mellon University | Jordan Mondell, Assistant Visual Editor

10 inventions that weren’t mentioned at The White House Frontiers Conference

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 14, 2016

In lieu of our Casual Fridays, The Pitt News Editorial Board is collaborating with Pitt Tonight host Jesse Irwin and Pitt Tonight writers to bring to you our very first Top 10 List. President Barack...

Give Pittsburghs infrastructure a makeover

Give Pittsburgh’s infrastructure a makeover

By Bayard Miller / For The Pitt News October 13, 2016

Along with countless others, I drove across the Liberty Bridge on the morning of Sept. 3. Beyond the construction covering the bridge, made of steel and concrete — not especially flammable building materials...

Cinco De Mayo is subject to American cultural appropriation.  Terry Tan | Staff Illustrator

Editorial: Costumed fun not an excuse for ignorance

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 13, 2016

Halloween approaches, as does the inevitable flood of offensive, uninspired costumes that’ll fill house parties everywhere. While perusing thrift and novelty shops for a makeshift getup, it’s easy...

Terry Tan, Senior Staff Illustrator

Point-Counterpoint: We should embrace gender differences, not deconstruct them

By Jordan Drischler | Columnist October 12, 2016

In September, Duke University’s Women’s Center began a nine-week program for men — called the Duke Men’s Project — to discuss masculinity, feminism and intersectionality. The program touches...

Terry Tan, Senior Staff Illustrator

Point-Counterpoint: What does Duke’s masculinity program mean for gender roles?

By Amber Montgomery | Columnist October 12, 2016

In September, Duke University’s Women’s Center began a nine-week program for men — called the Duke Men’s Project — to discuss masculinity, feminism and intersectionality. The program touches...

| Carmichael Library, via Flickr

Editorial: University of Maryland should fund sexual assault services, not students

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 12, 2016

Sexual assault services are a necessary component to most colleges, but if you ask the University of Maryland, they’re a luxury. Since the university’s Title IX office — which provides the services...

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