Opinions Archives - Page 7 of 294

Opinion | What Russia has done in a month, will take lifetimes to undo

By Harsh Hiwase, Staff Columnist • March 23, 2022

Russia has gone beyond the point of return by invading Ukraine, with consequences likely to affect the country for generations.

Satire | Pittsburgh, do better with bagels

By Paige Wasserman, Staff Columnist • March 22, 2022

As a New Jersey suburbanite-turned-Yinzer, finding a perfect bagel in Pittsburgh has become the bane of my Jewish existence.

Opinion | The best and worst of water fountains on campus

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2022

Pitt does a very good job of supplying water in a sustainable manner. But there is no denying that some water fountains on campus are better than others.

Editorial | Countries should treat all refugees equally

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 20, 2022

All refugees are worthy of a safe shelter and should be treated equally.

Opinion | Don’t bully my breed

By Grace DeLallo , Assistant Opinion Editor • March 20, 2022

Pit bulls are banned or restricted in hundreds of cities across the country and many nations around the world. Things need to change.

Opinion | Your humanities degree is worth it

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • March 20, 2022

Humanities studies provide immeasurable value to our world. STEM may help us understand how our world works, but the humanities help us understand why our world matters.

Editorial | The Amos Hall Starbucks unionization is a great step forward

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 17, 2022

The move to unionize is important, particularly for student workers, as it helps students be able to call out issues in future careers.

Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2022

Thanks to the wide scope and access that social media provides, the internet is slowly alleviating pre-teens of their awkward years that we all had to go through years ago.

Opinion | USA Swimming’s new transgender athlete rule is necessary but lacks research

By Ben Mankowski, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2022

USA Swimming’s new transgender rule is necessary to preserve competition, but lacks scholarly research.

Opinion | Giving up is kinda the vibe

By Paige Wasserman, For The Pitt News • March 16, 2022

Between your changing mind, new living situation, more intense studies and a slew of new and potentially traumatic experiences, you’re going through a lot right now.