The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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‘Things are pretty grim out there’: Media censorship under the Trump administration

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
After a polarizing 2024 presidential election, some social media users may be feeling media burnout. But this onslaught of change isn’t slowing down anytime soon, according to Dr. Paul Johnson — especially with predictions of media censorship on the rise. 
Opinion | It’s time we listen to the message of ‘Cabaret’

Opinion | It’s time we listen to the message of ‘Cabaret’

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • February 19, 2025
Inside the cabaret, the characters saw themselves immune to the world and atrocities before them. Since they thought it wouldn’t affect them and would go away if they ignored it, the fascist regime caught up to them and had disastrous consequences for all involved.
Editorial | All rise for our fearless leader

Editorial | All rise for our fearless leader

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 18, 2025
If something walks like a fascist and talks like a fascist, it’s not overdramatic to call it a fascist.
Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

Opinion | Ride-or-dies that you love to hate

By The Pitt News Staff • February 18, 2025
Opinions, opinions, opinions — we’ve got them! More specifically, we’ve got opinions on stuff the masses love to hate. From movies to art, actors to bands, we’ve got some ride-or-dies that are considered quite the hot take.
A student climbs a light pole during the Super Bowl celebration on Forbes Avenue on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Opinion | Philly sports fans are the best

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 17, 2025
Philly sports fans show their love for the city in so many ways. We’re very rowdy — maybe a little too rowdy — but we are such loyal fans no matter the outcome.
“Free Mom Hugs” at the Equality March in 2019.

Editorial | Hate is not inherent, it is taught

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 14, 2025
No one is intrinsically hateful. It is a learned action. No one is born to look at another human being and feel intense vitriol and loathing, like you are better than them for some characteristic that neither you nor they have any control over.
Opinion | Best things to do for Valentine’s Day if you’re single

Opinion | Best things to do for Valentine’s Day if you’re single

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 14, 2025
Even though Valentine’s Day is coming up, if you’re single, there are still plenty of things to do. Whether that’s being with your friends or treating yourself, there is no reason to mope around feeling sad. Being not single is awesome, but being single is awesome as well. 
Satire | The best and worst Valentine’s Day spots at Pitt

Satire | The best and worst Valentine’s Day spots at Pitt

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • February 12, 2025

As a senior at Pitt, I’ve been to almost every restaurant on or near Forbes. Some way too many times. As such, I am the leading expert on which restaurants will make your boo break up with you, and which...

Opinion | Let’s kiss and tell

Opinion | Let’s kiss and tell

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Columnist • February 12, 2025
The shame and embarrassment associated with talking about sex — especially sexual problems — is keeping people from having better sexual experiences and feeling less alone.
Opinion | You don’t need to be a saint to deserve bodily autonomy

Opinion | You don’t need to be a saint to deserve bodily autonomy

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • February 11, 2025

In post-Roe America, we hear often of the heart-wrenching losses caused by policies that take away the right to abortion. Amber Thurman, an aspiring nurse who arrived at the hospital with a treatable infection...

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