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Opinion | The Midwestern Princess versus the paparazzi

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • September 23, 2024

After having an incredible night, you would think that everyone would be talking about Roan positively. You’d be wrong. Instead of headlines about her phenomenal performance or her win, many were talking about how she spoke to a photographer on the red carpet earlier that night.

Satire | Newly obtained Charlie Kirk diary entries reveal deep-seated inner turmoil

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • September 23, 2024

The book, titled “Charlie’s Treasures,” turned out to be a secret diary where Kirk recorded his innermost thoughts throughout the duration of his tour. While our organization respects the sanctity of bedazzled journals with a little heart clasp, we feel the student body at least has a right to the information written the day Kirk came to the University of Pittsburgh.

Opinion | My underrated albums of the year so far

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • September 23, 2024

2024 was a year full of fantastic music. It’s crazy that the year is coming to an end in a few months. Many big artists released albums this year, such as Zach Bryan, Green Day and Khalid, but I think it is good to give some love to underrepresented artists.

Editorial | Misogyny to maturity through the rise of “Wife Guys”

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 20, 2024

Men should be encouraged to embody kindness, empathy and emotion without adding harm to their actions. These traits can coexist with strength, confidence and assertiveness — common characteristics associated with traditional masculinity — without compromising one’s manhood.

Satire | Surviving studying abroad: Tips, tricks and tribulations

By Alaina McCall, Staff Columnist • September 20, 2024

OK, Mr. Moneybags. So you can afford studying abroad. Go off, king. Or, like me, you’ve got mad loans, so what’s just one more? So here’s my tried and tired and true method to not only survive your study abroad.

Opinion | What does election interference mean to you?

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • September 18, 2024

In recent years, elections have dominated news cycles — Trump has famously complained about elections, while Russia famously interfered in the 2016 cycle. Just last week, the US accused the Russian media...

Opinion | Reasons we bleed blue and gold

By The Pitt News Staff • September 18, 2024

It’s officially Homecoming at the University of Pittsburgh, and there is no better time to reflect on the best parts of Pitt. From game days in the Panther Pitt to lounging on the Soldiers and Sailors lawn, there are a lot of reasons we bleed blue and gold.

Opinion | Donald Trump is a genius

By Grace Longworth, Contributing Editor • September 16, 2024

Trump certainly knows what you and I know — that many of the outlandish claims he makes are either exaggerated or completely untrue.

Opinion | Your racism is killing you

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 16, 2024

If you simply do not care that the GOP’s blatant racism and anti-immigrant rhetoric is harming minority communities around the country, at least consider the fact that it is harming you. And if not you, probably somebody you know or somebody you care about.

Opinion | Tuesday’s debate: How did the candidates do?

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca • September 13, 2024

If you missed the debate or intentionally avoided it for the sake of your mental health, we’re here to cover how the presidential candidates performed their first night formally meeting each other.