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Editorial | Gaming platforms need to do more to address and prevent harm

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 6, 2022

Concerned parents and players recently criticized the game “Overwatch 2” for hosting custom user modifications that simulate sexual assault and rape.

Opinion | Americans are in over their heads when judging “the economy”

By Paul Beer, Staff Columnist • November 3, 2022

What are Americans basing their views of the economy on?

Satire | Normalize being the problem

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Columnist • November 3, 2022

The essentials of gaslighting, gatekeeping, girlbossing and all-around being the problem.

Opinion | Sanctions also kill

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • November 3, 2022

Presenting sanctions as a nonviolent alternative to warfare or occupation is irresponsible and inaccurate.

Editorial | Violent attacks against politicians and their families should not be politicized

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 3, 2022

The recent attack against Paul Pelosi and the lack of denunciation from Republican politicians shows how crucial it is not to politicize violence.

Opinion | A love letter to the excluded

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • November 2, 2022

Some empathy and advice to those put down and excluded by others.

Opinion | Democracy demands our due diligence before voting

By Grant Van Robays, Staff Columnist • November 1, 2022

Vote responsibly by checking midterm ballots for election deniers.

Editorial | Elon Musk’s ideas for Twitter set a negative precedent for the platform

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 31, 2022

Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter are dangerous and will make the platform less accessible and less safe.

Opinion | Professors need to be more considerate of mental health

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • October 31, 2022

During the pandemic, teachers experienced a high rate of burnout, among other challenges. However, they still shouldn’t put unfair expectations on students.

Opinion | Quitting dance was the best thing I’ve done

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • October 30, 2022

With the distance I have gained I can still appreciate the beauty of ballet. I’m no longer sad that the chapter is over, but instead grateful that I got the opportunity to dance, and now I move on to what comes next.