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Editorial | Congress’ TikTok ban is so much more dangerous than you think

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 21, 2024

Not only could a ban on TikTok be “the largest removal of speech in US history,” but the proposed legislation creates a dangerous precedent the United States government could use at any time to ban any app of its choosing

Opinion | Pittsburgh underdogs who didn’t quite win The Pitt News’ ‘Best Of’

By The Pitt News Staff • March 20, 2024

It may not seem like it, but you will someday tire of Cane’s or Redhawk or Hillman Library. When that day comes, you’ll thank your lucky stars you have a handy B-list of underappreciated Pittsburgh attractions.

Satire | ‘It’s about progress’: Students find comfort in the increasing lack of green space on campus in favor of construction

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • March 19, 2024

Places like the grassy bowl near the Pete and that parklet on Fifth Avenue have already faced their doom in the face of Oakland’s improvement endeavors.

Opinion | Jason Kelce will go down as a Philly legend

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • March 18, 2024

Every Philly sports fan, including myself, is upset to see Jason Kelce go. There are even some non-Eagles fans that understand how much of an impact Kelce had on the Eagles.

Opinion | Gossip is just a form of journalism

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • March 18, 2024

Ultimately, gossip is just news, and we are all journalists tasked with making our social circles more aware and up to date on current events.

Opinion | There are no ad-free spaces anymore

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • March 8, 2024

When was the last time you were online and didn’t get some sort of ad right away? Whether you’re watching your favorite show or doomscrolling on social media, you are bound to come across some sort of ad or marketing tactic. There is no escaping companies and brands profiting and capitalizing off you every second they can.

Opinion | The monetization of fanfiction presents a real threat to creative freedom within fandoms

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 8, 2024

The sale of fanfiction is a direct violation of copyright law, instantly transforming these previously noncommercial creations into commercial products to turn a profit.

Opinion | The best cities are walkable

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • March 6, 2024

What if we just took the bulk of the transportation routes in a city and put them underground so they weren’t in everyone’s way, and we could use all the above ground space for walking and other pretty stuff? Said London in the 19th century.

Opinion | Having a mixed music taste is amazing

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • March 5, 2024

Overall, if you love all kinds of music, it is a green flag. If you have a mixed music taste, you can fit in anywhere and within any group and enjoy any sort of music in any sort of situation.

Editorial | Be aware of your role as a traveler over break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 5, 2024

Spring break is approaching to the delight of many Pitt students overwhelmed by their midterms — they can finally relax, travel or maybe just catch up on work due when they return the following Monday. For those choosing the second option of traveling, it’s important that we bear in mind our role as tourists.