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

Victor Gonzalez | Staff Illustrator

Pittsburgh housing occupancy limit hurts renters, hinders progress

By Henry Glitz / Columnist November 13, 2015

If you’re a student living off campus, you’ve probably broken city code — without even knowing it. Pittsburgh’s zoning code regulations forbid more than three non-related individuals to share...

Editorial: Casual Fridays

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 13, 2015

Sticky situation On Tuesday, Seattle began to remove a Hubba-Bubba lot of gum from a historic “gum wall” near Pike Place Market. Foregoing the peanut butter hack, the hired contractor, Cascadian Building...

Marco Rubio (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Editorial: Rubio right on vo-tech, wrong on minimum wage

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 12, 2015

“Welders make more money than philosophers. We need more welders and less philosophers.” Sen. Marco Rubio made this assertion at Tuesday night’s Republican primary debate — it’s meant to illustrate...

Teach Consent: Better sexual education in high school will lead to safer college campuses

By Kirsten Wong / Columnist November 12, 2015

Do college students know the meaning of consent? Did they learn this vocabulary lesson in sexual conduct in high school? Studies have revealed that college students do not know what constitutes consent...

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

Point-Counterpoint: Cultural appropriation ignores privilege

By Matt Moret / Columnist November 11, 2015

Self-expression and American pride are pretty synonymous — along with American stubbornness. Appropriating other cultures, however, is not self-expression. It is carelessly using others’ expressions...

A kimono fashion show can be seen at Kaikan Nishjin Textile in Kyoto. The visitor can rent a  kimono and wear  it for a day of touring the temples and sights of Kyoto; the practice is popular with teen Japanese girls. (Anne Chalfant/Contra Costa Times/KRT)

Point-Counterpoint: Cultural appropriation bars cultural appreciation

By Timothy Nerozzi / For The Pitt News November 11, 2015

Respect for other cultures is a noble endeavor — but we’ve taken it too far. The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston ran an art exhibit this summer based on the famous Claude Monet painting, “La Japonaise.”...

Editorial: Starbucks cup should not ignite fiery, red outrage

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 11, 2015

We’ve passed the torch of ideological outrage, and Starbucks is its latest bearer. This year’s release of Starbucks’ holiday-themed cup on Tuesday, Nov. 3, led to holy outcry in the following days...

Victor Gonzalez | Staff Illustrator

I need Adderall, you probably don’t

By Marlo Safi / Columnist November 10, 2015

“I took eighteen credits this semester and got straight A+’s, all thanks to Adderall!” Students affectionately call Adderall everything from a “study drug” to “accomplish mints.” On a rigorous...

Editorial: Police should focus on protecting students, not forcefully disciplining them

By The Pitt News Editorial Board November 10, 2015

In the post-Newtown era, public schools are seemingly a hotbed of violence, forcing policymakers to step in to ensure students’ safety and peace of mind. Increasing police presence in school is one...

Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

I don’t want Big Sister watching me

By Courtney Linder / Senior Columnist November 9, 2015

“The Hot Tea” is a weekly column dedicated to unearthing the intricacies of London’s social, political and millennial issues in the context of Pittsburgh’s own complex culture. LONDON- I have...

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