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Opinion | Laughing makes for better sex

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • February 11, 2025

I have come, no pun intended, to learn that a sense of humor is not just essential to get through your first time, but to maintain a good sex life.

Opinion | Don’t just say, ‘I love you’

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • February 10, 2025

While saying “I love you” is a wonderful reminder that you have strong feelings for the object of your affection, it doesn’t quite communicate what those strong feelings are.

Opinion | Defending ‘Cowboy Carter’ against backlash after historic Grammy wins

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • February 10, 2025

I saw plenty of people saying that there were lyrically better albums than “Cowboy Carter” and that it wasn't real country. In reality, these were all just pathetic excuses to justify being hateful on the internet because they couldn’t comprehend that “Cowboy Carter” was a complete piece of art that deserved the wins.

Opinion | The death of expertise and the rise of unqualified leaders

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 7, 2025

Everyone has opinions, and with enough confidence, opinions can start to feel like expertise. But that kind of confidence can be dangerous.

Opinion | It doesn’t matter what Elon Musk says — it was a Nazi Salute

By Zion Schenk, Staff Columnist • February 7, 2025

On Jan. 20, the day of the presidential inauguration, Elon Musk gave a speech which he concluded with not one, but two Nazi salutes. Although the gesture was obvious and easily identifiable as a Nazi salute, many people are arguing that it was instead just an awkward gesture.

Opinion | The importance of Bad Bunny’s new album

By Raquel Padin-Nicholas, Staff Columnist • February 4, 2025

I can say with certainty that I have never listened to an album over and over so many times. I was left with a melancholic feeling of pride and heartbreak mixed into one complete emotion.

Opinion | Post-Grammys thoughts

By The Pitt News Staff • February 4, 2025

There is no right opinion when it comes to the Grammys, but if there is, we sure got them/ The 2025 Grammys gave the world a plethora of moments to talk about and dissect, from Beyoncé's groundbreaking win for “Cowboy Carter” to Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep for “Not Like Us.”

Poetry | The color green

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 3, 2025

I have the front bedroom in my apartment on Ward Street. The street is very loud but I am from a city that is even louder. I have two roommates who never hear a thing from outside Ward Street. I...

Editorial | Do not fall for Trump’s anti-DEI rhetoric

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 3, 2025

As simple as it is, the anti-DEI rhetoric espoused by our nation’s right-wing pundits is anti-Black rhetoric. It has been since the start of Trump’s reelection campaign, and many are starting to not bother trying to mask their blatant racism.

Opinion | There’s never a good time to die

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist • January 31, 2025

I’ll just put it simply. There’s never a good time to die. This might sound obvious, or maybe even unsettling, but it’s the truth. I should know — I’ve dealt with three losses in the last year, and it still hasn’t gotten any easier. Hell, I’m not even sure I’m doing this grieving thing right.