Opinions Archives - Page 5 of 328

Opinion | SZA’s SOS album is a representation of all stages of a relationship

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • June 13, 2023

How I perceive dating is in five stages — crush, talking stage, situationship, relationship and then the dreadful fear of the break-up. SZA’s new album, SOS, released in December 2022, is an album that is a musical representation of the stages of love.

Editorial | Recent poor air quality could be a warning sign for things to come

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 13, 2023

If you think the air quality, smog and flames are bad now, just wait. Unless we act swiftly, the effects of climate change will become irreversible.

Satire | Pitt student loses mind after all his friends go home for summer

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • June 7, 2023

Without schoolwork taking up their evenings, students can spend more free time with their friends — but what about those whose friends moved back home for the summer?

Editorial | Support local businesses and organizations all year long

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 7, 2023

When the promotional advertisements cease and the spotlight shifts, it is imperative we continue to support a wide variety of local establishments as, at the end of the day, it supports the entire community.

Opinion | Proper representation in movies and remakes matters

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • June 6, 2023

If Disney, and Hollywood itself, wanted to truly be diverse and progressive, they would start by making projects for actors and actresses of color instead of trying to squeeze them into a previously portrayed white character as “The Little Mermaid” exemplified.

Opinion | Have fun at concerts

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • May 31, 2023

Concerts are for having fun, and social media shows how people are losing the point in attending shows.

Satire | ‘No one cares’: Oakland drivers express displeasure about poor treatment from pedestrians

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • May 31, 2023

Oakland’s population of 8,600 holds many drivers, many of them nonpermanent student residents, and all of them have grievances that they feel a burning urge to air regarding parking, road design and pedestrians.

Editorial | What is the debt ceiling deal and should you care?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 30, 2023

The Pitt News Editorial Board discusses the debt ceiling debacle and offers advice on how to engage with it.

Opinion | Being a fifth-year in college isn’t as old as you may think

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist • May 24, 2023

It's okay to take your time in college and the timing of getting your degree is not a race.

Editorial | In light of new anti-LGBTQ laws, skip your summer vacation to Florida

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 24, 2023

Students should avoid traveling to Florida this summer both for their safety and to show solidarity with the queer community affected by new state laws.