Populism sparks high voter turnout
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Populist movements get people to the polls at home and abroad. This year’s historic midterm turnout is just one example of voters showing up to fight rhetoric they deem dangerous.
Editorial: Young people turn out: Pa. blue wave becomes tsunami
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 7, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Midterm elections are traditionally Republican dominated — but young people came out in full force this year, giving Democrats a badly needed win.
Bolsonaro: fascist dictator masquerading as president
By Jason Henriquez, Staff Columnist
November 6, 2018
Tolerating Bolsonaro's views isn’t just a controversial political stance — it actually enables atrocities.
Editorial: Why TPN didn’t endorse candidates for midterm elections
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 6, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Here at The Pitt News, we don’t believe in endorsing electoral candidates — it’s wholly unnecessary and it tarnishes our image as an honest, objective newspaper.
Trump protests disrespectful to shooting victims
By Josh Beylinson, For The Pitt News
November 5, 2018
I was shocked to see so many protesters near where Trump paid his respects to the fallen. A memorial to the Tree of Life shooting victims is not the place to stage a political protest, and is downright disrespectful to Jews.
Op-ed: Former SGB Presidents voice support for Sodexo, Abdou Cole
November 5, 2018
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Abdou Cole is more than the food service manager to most students. He is a mentor, big brother, uncle and life coach. We are grateful for his encouragement and advice during our time with him on campus.
#CallItWhatItIs: An open letter from Jewish university students in Pittsburgh
November 5, 2018
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Pittsburgh and Jewish communities are hurting. But we are strong. In Pittsburgh, in Squirrel Hill, and in Judaism, we honor resilience and connection — we are the City of Bridges after all.
Editorial: Bolsonaro threatens democracy
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 5, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Leaders and parties that exercise dictator-like control over the governments to which they were elected pose an intense, immediate threat to democracy worldwide. Civil liberties, freedom of the press and global security are at stake.
Editorial: Executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The president fueled his election campaign with fear and hatred toward immigrants, but his most recent attack on them could affect the way we interpret the Constitution itself — an overreach of executive power that would hurt the lives of hundreds of thousands of children born to noncitizen parents.
What a World
By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columnist
November 2, 2018
What a world we live in Where kindness is overshadowed by sin And inky skies are speckled with dying stars That light this dark world and all the souls’ scars
More tricks than treats: Halloween’s sexual assault problem
By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist
November 1, 2018
Halloween is a scary time, but not because of cobwebs and skeletons — for women, the dangers of sexual assault are very real.
Editorial: Top 5 reasons to keep Halloween on Oct. 31
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 1, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Would Halloween be more fun if it were always on a Saturday? A recent petition which has now received more than 50,000 signatures think so. But the Pitt News Editorial Board disagrees.
Gab: a dangerous haven for white supremacists
By Neena Hagen, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 31, 2018
Gab, a fringe social media site frequented by Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers, was taken down on Saturday — a great first step towards eradicating hate on the internet.
Editorial: Trump’s divisiveness, insensitivity provokes protests in Pittsburgh
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 31, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Trump’s arrived in Pittsburgh on Tuesday to console victims’ families in the Tree of Life shooting — but according to the Jewish community and many other people in Pittsburgh, he wasn’t welcome.
Spooky Sonnet
By Maggie Koontz, Senior Staff Columnist
October 31, 2018
Obey the laws on Halloween, All Hallows’ Eve, because not everything is what it seems. That night the veil between the worlds becomes quite obsolete.
PERSEPECTIVE | How the Jewish community hopes to heal
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
October 30, 2018
The Jewish community has been strong in the face of such a horrific tragedy, a testament to its resilience and virtue. As community members mourn the loss of 11 of their family and friends, they look to heal their wounds.
Editorial: Pittsburgh doesn’t welcome Trump
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 30, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
If the president had any respect for the victims and their families, he would stay away and allow them time to mourn without his heavily politicizing presence.
Editorial: Pittsburgh will heal
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 28, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
We didn’t expect to be thrust into the national spotlight in this way. We didn’t expect we’d become another member of a long, growing list of cities that have been the victims of mass shootings. Squirrel Hill is a peaceful, historically Jewish neighborhood about a mile away from Pitt’s campus — too close to home for it to happen to us.
Community support necessary to recover
By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist
October 28, 2018
It is in bleak times like this that members of the community need to be proactive instead of reactive in order to bring comfort and safety to their fellow neighbors, and to prevent acts of violence like this from occurring in the future.
Editorial: Megyn Kelly reveals racist attitudes
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 26, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Megyn Kelly received mountains of criticism for suggesting during her show Tuesday that there was nothing wrong with a white person doing blackface, so long as it’s for a Halloween costume.
The Artist Autumn
By Emily Pinigis, For The Pitt News
October 26, 2018
Auburn hair and auburn leaves The fragrance of peace surrounds her Spread across the land by her radiant smile And all is calm in the world
Point-Counterpoint: Wonderful Wawa
By Neena Hagen, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 25, 2018
Wawa’s formula is simple — good food and good service makes for happy customers. And boy, am I one happy customer.
Point-Counterpoint: Splendid Sheetz
By Allison Dantinne, For The Pitt News
October 25, 2018
Sheetz and Wawa, Pennsylvania’s Capulets and Montagues, have battled for supremacy in the Keystone State for decades — Sheetz dominates the western part of the state.
Where to eat in the wake of the Market health inspection
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist
October 25, 2018
When Market was cited for 14 health code violations by the Allegheny County Health Department on Oct. 10, many were — and still are — left wondering if they should start looking elsewhere for lukewarm pizza at 1 a.m. on a Thursday. Here are a few suggestions for those who feel like they have nowhere left to go.
North Carolina voting laws suppress minorities
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 24, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
North Carolina claims its new voting policies make it more convenient for voters to get to the polls — but really it’s an orchestrated attempt to prevent minorities from voting.
Pitt needs needle disposal containers
By Cammy Morsberger, For The Pitt News
October 24, 2018
Needle use is on the rise — hundreds of thousands of young people use needles to treat illnesses — yet Pitt has no needle disposal boxes in public restrooms.
Editorial: HHS proposal threatens transgender rights
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 23, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
A new policy from the Department of Health and Human Services would eliminate federal recognition of more than a million Americans who choose to identify with a gender they weren’t born into, an alarming leap backward in the fight for transgender rights.
What readers need to understand about journalism
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
October 23, 2018
Widespread distrust of the media poses a threat to the free flow and sharing of knowledge, and journalists need to work with the community they inform to rebuild their relationship.
Editorial: Leaving nuclear treaty is a mistake
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 21, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The president’s decision to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty not only further confirms the United States’ international reputation as a poor partner, but it also presents a real threat to nuclear disarmament and world security.
Stop colloquializing mental illness
By Kelly Loftus, For The Pitt News
October 21, 2018
Generalizations that trivialize the constant struggle that accompanies life with a mental illness, while also perpetuating stereotypes associated with certain conditions, jeopardize mental health treatment and the progress society has made in taking these issues seriously.
Phones are damaging our mental health
By Cammy Morsberger, For The Pitt News
October 19, 2018
October is Mental Health Awareness month, so it's imperative that we act to unplug our devices and not only enjoy the company of others, but also improve and support our mental well-being.
Trump administration: a worldwide embarrassment
By Josh Gaylord, For The Pitt News
October 19, 2018
Trump claims he’s “accomplished more than almost any administration” — but his “accomplishments” have hardly been good. The president has pushed archaic policies and eroded political alliances.
Editorial: Pa. response to church abuse insufficient
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 19, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Pennsylvania Senate had a chance to show its support for victims in the form of a bill that would allow victims of church abuse to seek justice, but in an underwhelming display of concern it declined to vote on the bill on the last voting day in legislative season.
Editorial: Riding high: United States should follow Canada’s pot legalization
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Canada became the second country in the world to legalize cannabis on Wednesday. The United States should follow suit — and weed out oppressive drug policies.
Trump mocks Ford: a tragedy for #MeToo and the country
By Kelly Loftus, For The Pitt News
October 17, 2018
Trump mocked Ford’s allegations against Kavanaugh — a harmful and disrespectful move. As the leader of the country, the president is responsible for emphasizing the legitimacy of important issues.
Pitt grad students deserve right to unionize
By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist
October 17, 2018
Graduate students may be here for an education, but at universities, including Pitt, grad students don’t just function as scholars, but employees as well. They should have the right to unionize.
Editorial: Elizabeth Warren DNA test in poor taste
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 17, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Warren’s trace amounts of Native American DNA are laughable. Native Americans still face rampant discrimination in this country, and Warren likening her life experiences to theirs is insensitive.
Corporations need to step up to limit climate change
By Sandy Fairclough, Staff Columnist
October 16, 2018
The scientific panelists at the U.N. have proved that if we want to avoid detrimental changes to our planet’s climate, someone needs do something to address the major impact human activity is having on the planet, fast. This responsibility lands on the large corporations who have most contributed to this environmental damage.
Editorial: North Dakota law disenfranchises voters
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 15, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Supreme Court decided last week to allow a voter ID law in North Dakota that could prohibit a sizable number of Native Americans from registering to vote — a breach in democracy that should not be allowed.
Editorial: Immediate action necessary to limit affects of climate change
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 12, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The fate of our planet rests in the hands of about 100 corporations, which are moving further away from the economic revolution necessary to affect climate change in large part thanks to the rollback of important EPA measures. They should be moving in the opposite direction.
Don’t forget self-care during midterms
By Allison Dantinne, For The Pitt News
October 11, 2018
For many students, midterm season doesn’t end when tests are graded. The fear of failing or not doing as well as anticipated can loom over students and may contribute to problems later in the semester.
Editorial: Victory for Democrats: Racist committee member resigns
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Mark Salvas has made racist posts on Facebook for years. The senior members of the committee rightly encouraged him to resign — but they should screen their new hires more carefully in the future.
Op-Ed: Coming out can set you free
By Ravi Gandhi
October 11, 2018
I’d like to discuss coming out as the lengthy process it is and give tips from some painfully awkward experiences I’ve had. It can be a nerve-wracking experience, but very freeing as well.
Kavanaugh FBI investigation inadequate
By Allison Dantinne, For The Pitt News
October 11, 2018
The FBI investigation into Ford’s allegations initially seemed like a victory for those who opposed Kavanaugh, but from the start, it was clearly spun to favor Kavanaugh’s version of events.
Editorial: Taylor Swift: voting champion, politically ignorant
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 10, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Taylor Swift took to Instagram Sunday to denounce Republican candidates and champion liberal causes. Encouraging voting is a good thing, but she’s hardly the progressive queen she paints herself as.
How Global Studies helped Martinec on the path to success
By Elise Lavallee, Digital Manager
October 10, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Opinions
This page was made possible in part by a grant from Year of Pitt Global. At the age of 21, Alyssa Martinec boarded a plane to Shanghai, embarking on her second trip to China. This time, she was going to conduct research about air quality and the system justification theory. “Environmental issues are extreme...
Bill Cosby gets away with a slap on the wrist
By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist
October 10, 2018
Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to ten years in prison for sexual assault. But that's not enough considering his horrific crimes.
Editorial: Trump’s tax fraud should concern Americans
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 9, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The New York Times' groundbreaking report deserves far more attention than it’s received, and it exposes the president for the hypocrite he is.
Amazon wage increase is not good enough
By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News
October 9, 2018
Amazon recently announced an increase in the minimum wage for its hourly workers, but until the company enables unionization efforts, increases benefits to independent contractors and veteran workers and stops avoiding taxes, it shouldn’t receive any kudos.
Editorial: Kavanaugh hearings betrayed America’s trust
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 8, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Kavanaugh nomination hearings were the most partisan of any to date. This poses dire consequences for the future legitimacy of the Supreme Court.
Expand, don’t revise, Columbus’ history
By Kelly Loftus, For The Pitt News
October 8, 2018
Current American history education is inadequate and neglects the negative consequences of the actions of historical figures. On Columbus Day, it's important to recognize that our teaching of Columbus' past needs to include a full description of his actions, both positive and negative.
Editorial: Stop treating politics like a game show
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 5, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
For a man who asks questions for a living, Trebek should know how to phrase one without dwelling on information that has no bearing on how the people of Pennsylvania will vote this November.
Respect the pumpkin spice latte as a cultural icon
By Delilah Bourque, Staff Columnist
October 4, 2018
The haters need to back off. Pumpkin spice deserves a spot in our fall landscape. It doesn’t deserve to be loathed so strongly, and neither does the demographic that loves it so much.
Homecoming should build community, scrap outdated traditions
By Angela Koontz, For The Pitt News
October 4, 2018
Homecoming court and football games are fun traditions, but they don’t make the most of what homecoming has to offer. Smaller networking events are better to help students interact with alumni.
Down with the monarchy
By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist
October 4, 2018
There is no place for homecoming court in 2018. That may sound harsh, but after all it’s just a silly tradition for students who want to have fun.
Last-minute picks for homecoming court
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
October 4, 2018
The nominees for homecoming court are decided, and it’s too late for any last-second additions. But there’s so many contestants who were disqualified just because they’re not students — and many would totally win if they could enter. If I could decide Pitt’s homecoming king and queen, these would be my choices.
Editorial: Amazon sets great example, raises minimum wage
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 3, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Amazon is known for treating its employees poorly — so raising its minimum wage is a welcome decision. It’ll help nearly a quarter million people financially.
Patience, not partisanship, required in Kavanaugh hearings
By Hayden Timmins, Staff Columnist
October 3, 2018
Senators attacked Kavanaugh and failed to ask Ford adequately probing questions — pointing to a hyper-partisan battle that hasn’t yet allowed room for a patient inquiry of the facts.
Editorial: Campus Master Plan requires strong community involvement
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 2, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Campus Master Plan, which is projected to take 30 years to complete, is a massive undertaking that requires a continued dialogue between the University and both students and the Oakland community.
Communities play major role in solving environmental issues
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
October 2, 2018
As state and national governments fail to adequately protect residents from industrial emissions and a changing climate, local communities must step up to effect change on their own behalf.
Pay attention to all gun violence, not just mass shootings
By Neena Hagen, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 1, 2018
There are many different types of gun violence in America today, and calling for simple, blanket solutions to such a multifaceted issue won’t solve anything, just exacerbate existing problems.
Editorial: Kavanaugh disqualifies himself
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 1, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Kavanaugh’s combative, evasive behavior during Thursday’s testimony didn’t just bring his innocence into question, it suggests he’s not temperamentally fit to be a Supreme Court Justice.
Rowling’s retconning is unnecessary
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 28, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
In changing her own canon to presumably incorporate more diversity into her writing, she’s not adding meaningful content, nor is she being respectful in how she's introducing this supposed representation.
Eternal Evening
By Emily Pinigis, For The Pitt News
September 27, 2018
As the sky is painted orange and pink, I catch you leaning as if to see it. But your eyes remain shut, and so I think, For however long it takes, I will sit By your side, holding your hand till it’s time For you to leave me. I’ll touch the darkness, Push it far away with all of it...
Blind Devotion
By Emily Pinigis, For The Pitt News
September 27, 2018
With a tongue like a silver blade, He effortlessly entrances and seduces That velvety voice beckons not to be afraid Always a gentleman I am none the wiser I am under his spell of nightshade His precious little puppet I’ll play my part in his charade Captivating sovereign ...
Prisoners deserve to be evacuated too
By Delilah Bourque, Staff Columnist
September 27, 2018
In past storms, prisoners have suffered when they haven’t been evacuated, and during Florence two people in custody died. The issue isn’t one of safety — it’s one of morality.
Editorial: Mattress Factory mishandles sexual assault allegations
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 27, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Mattress Factory’s been attracting attention for a recent sexual assault scandal — but the company has not handled it well. It’s just behaving like many other companies who don’t support women.
Voting’s not a pain, it’s a privilege
By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist
September 26, 2018
Voting the core of America’s foundation. It’s how we distinguish ourselves from the idle subjects of a non-democratic ruler. Many modern Americans view voting as a hassle, but really it’s a privilege.
Editorial: Cosby conviction empowers sexual assault victims
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 25, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Cosby’s conviction is huge for sexual assault victims — he’s the first public figure since the #MeToo movement began to be convicted — proving that victims’ accusations are valid in court.
Exploring the Boot with Grace:
Embrace your inner tourist
By Grace McGinness, Columnist, Blogger
September 25, 2018
Since I have arrived in Florence, the problem of tourists has been a main point of conversation with my professors. Tourists stand in the road and mess up traffic, they don’t know how to speak any Italian or adhere to any of the local customs, they don’t take the time to appreciate anything that they see here.
Editorial: Texas schools to erase important historical figures
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 25, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The Texas Board of Education is denying students the opportunity to learn about individuals and events that have directly influenced their lives. This ignorance makes them less informed and less able to participate in current politics.
Integrate Haredi Jews with secular society
By Josh Beylinson, For The Pitt News
September 25, 2018
The Haredim must integrate with mainstream Israeli society soon, or else Israel will become a country of two divided Jewish demographics unable to work together for the common good of the nation.
Kaepernick doesn’t give Nike the ethical high ground
By Sandy Fairclough, For The Pitt News
September 24, 2018
The only message that Nike is sending in partnering with Kaepernick is that the company is willing to capitalize on someone else’s humanitarian ideas while ignoring its own inhumane system.
Editorial: New immigration proposal is unnecessarily strict
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 23, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The new proposal is an unfair and inhumane way to weed out immigrants whom the Trump administration deems unsuitable candidates for American citizenship.
Latest textbook editions put an extra burden on students
By Delilah Bourque, Staff Columnist
September 21, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Uncategorized
Being a college student is expensive. With average costs of books per academic year already soaring past the $1,000 mark, it only makes sense for professors to do everything they can to supplement information instead of mandating pricier new editions.
Editorial: ‘Sesame Street’ misses educational opportunity
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 21, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Bert and Ernie — the beloved roommates of “Sesame Street” — aren't gay. For a show that has made concerted efforts to portray the kind of diversity that children experience in real life, this is a disappointing revelation.
Editorial: Kavanaugh sexual assault investigation necessary
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 20, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Although Ford’s sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh appear credible, Republicans have decided to forego an investigation — but they shouldn't be so dismissive of alleged victims.
Dear Pitt: without waterless urinals, urine trouble
By Joshua Jordan, Staff Columnist
September 20, 2018
Installing waterless urinals is the perfect way to reduce water and energy consumption — which is a huge part of Pitt’s sustainability plan.
Emmys emulate Hollywood’s shortcomings
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 19, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Emmys ratings dropped dramatically this year — proving that Hollywood has lost touch with everyday Americans on all sides of the political spectrum. This becomes more clear with every passing awards season.
New Pa. prison policies only oppress prisoners
By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News
September 19, 2018
PA Department of Corrections unveiled a set of bureaucratic policies for prisons designed to prevent recent drug trafficking incidents. But these policies won't protect citizens or inmates.
Focus on science — not profit — when passing laws
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
September 18, 2018
As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become increasingly common, we need to anticipate the expected changes in climate and modify our plans for public and private infrastructure accordingly.
Editorial: Boundaries necessary when billionaires buy newspapers
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The trend of billionaires buying newspapers raises the ethical questions of how to prevent them from influencing the content published by their papers, and what kind of relationship the editorial section and the new owner should set up to ensure there is no such influence.
Editorial: Trump plays victim as Hurricane Florence hits Carolinas
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 16, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
To argue over a death toll as a political tool is disrespectful and useless, but to do so in the midst of another deadly hurricane shows that Trump's priorities lie in defending himself and not the American people.
Beyond reform: Abolish ICE
By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News
September 16, 2018
Giving the power to deport naturalized citizens to ICE, an undemocratic organization dominated by the executive branch, opens the door to a multitude of injustices.
NRA goes off the rails on Thomas the Tank Engine
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 14, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Comparing “Thomas & Friends” characters to the KKK, as the NRA did, is neither a proper assessment of the TV show nor child-appropriate.
Harvard must end affirmative action policies
By Neena Hagen, Hayden Timmins, The Pitt News Staff
September 14, 2018
Affirmative action programs had good intentions back in the 1960s — and good results for racial minorities — but today they’re just weapons against high-achieving minorities like Asian Americans.
Exploring the Boot with Grace
By Grace McGinness, Blogger
September 14, 2018
Filed under Blogs, Columns, Opinions
During my orientation week as newly arrived first-year at Pitt, I picked up every study abroad flyer offered. I’d spent several years studying American history on U.S. soil already — I figured studying another country’s history on its soil would be a nice change of pace. Now, as a junior double...
Take a gap year before grad school
By Rachel Boward, For The Pitt News
September 12, 2018
Taking a gap year after graduation provides a break for students who’ve spent their lives in academia. It also allows students to discover a purpose outside of education and pursue job opportunities.
Get hired: a guide to your next job interview
By Maggie Koontz, Senior Columnist
September 12, 2018
Interviews aren’t difficult because of questions — but because you can only make one first impression on a potential employer. While resumes are important, so are your appearance and mannerisms.
To go to grad school or not to go to grad school… that is the question
By The Pitt News Staff
September 12, 2018
Our staff weighs in on whether or not they're planning on going to grad school
First days in Florence
By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist
September 12, 2018
I decided to study abroad when the Italian culture charmed me during mandatory language classes in high school. A land with more than 1,000 years of history and each corner with its own distinct culture, I wanted more than anything to live and learn in Italy.
Editorial: Trump disappoints as consoler-in-chief
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 12, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
The 17th anniversary of 9/11 required a certain decorum and level of sobriety that were conspicuously absent in President Trump’s behavior outside of a prepared speech.
Op-ed: ’87 alumnus, former TPN editor says Pitt football is here to stay
By James S. Urban
September 11, 2018
Filed under Football, Letters to the Editor, Opinions, Sports, Sports Columns
In a rebuttal to former TPN editor and New York Times writer Murray Chass' op-ed, Pitt alumnus and former TPN editor says Pitt football is just a small, but important, part of the school's success.
Editorial: Obama’s speech exposes divisive politics
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Obama’s assessment of today’s polarized political climate in his speech is largely correct. Trump’s election reflects a recent exacerbation of the already vast political divides in our country.
Education, not cameras, will solve student safety issues
By Sandy Fairclough, For The Pitt News
September 11, 2018
Until Pitt starts informing students about general safety in Oakland, cameras, SafeRider and other safety features around campus won’t be effective — so they won’t protect Pitt students.
Serena Williams controversy mars U.S. Open
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 10, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Serena Williams was mistreated by the umpire during the U.S. Open final — but it’s not surprising. These calls are a blatant attempt to stifle Williams’ success in a sport dominated by white men.
Point-Counterpoint: Appoint Kavanaugh
By Hayden Timmins, Staff Columnist
September 10, 2018
Judge Kavanaugh would make an excellent Supreme Court justice. In an era where the legislative branch delegates superfluous amounts of power to the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh strictly opposes this.
Point-Counterpoint: Don’t appoint Kavanaugh
By Delilah Bourque, Staff Columnist
September 10, 2018
Kavanaugh's record as a U.S. circuit judge and his behavior during his confirmation hearings show he is a liar who doesn't follow the precedent of courts before him — which will be disastrous for the American people, especially women.
Op-ed: Pitt alumnus, former New York Times sports writer says time’s up for Pitt football
By Murray Chass
September 9, 2018
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinions, Sports, Sports Columns
Former Pitt News editor Murray Chass — also known for contributing to The New York Times and Associated Press — doubles down on his 60-year old stance regarding Pitt football.