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

Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist

All content by Ashanti McLaurin
Opinion | Graduation is next week and I’m nervous and scared for the future, but I’m thankful for my time at Pitt

Opinion | Graduation is next week and I’m nervous and scared for the future, but I’m thankful for my time at Pitt

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
April 19, 2024
City of London skyline at night.

Opinion | My first time out of the country was life-changing and yours can be too

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
March 29, 2024
Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

Opinion | It’s okay to not be experienced in your 20s

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
February 26, 2024
Opinion | Death made me realize that happy memories triumph sadness

Opinion | Death made me realize that happy memories triumph sadness

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
February 19, 2024
Opinion | SZA’s SOS album is a representation of all stages of a relationship

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

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
June 13, 2023
Opinion | Being a fifth-year in college isn’t as old as you may think

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

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
May 24, 2023
Opinion | Dear PWIs, stop dismissing your Black students

Opinion | Dear PWIs, stop dismissing your Black students

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
February 9, 2023
Opinion | Language learning builds for success

Opinion | Language learning builds for success

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
April 18, 2022
Opinion | Black History Month should be every month

Opinion | Black History Month should be every month

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
February 28, 2022
Opinion | Parasocial relationships raise higher standards for finding love in real life

Opinion | Parasocial relationships raise higher standards for finding love in real life

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
January 30, 2022
Skin lightening products in a store.

Opinion | Skin bleaching products are harmful to the Black community

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
November 17, 2021
Opinion | Black people are not only for your entertainment

Opinion | Black people are not only for your entertainment

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
October 12, 2021
The Pitt football team.

Opinion | Transfer Panther’s Homecoming advice

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
September 22, 2021
Opinion | How to ‘Roc’ the semester as a transfer Panther

Opinion | How to ‘Roc’ the semester as a transfer Panther

By Ashanti McLaurin, Staff Columnist
August 19, 2021
Opinion | Dear Black community — our mental health matters too

Opinion | Dear Black community — our mental health matters too

By Ashanti McLaurin, For The Pitt News
July 14, 2021
Opinion | When it comes to love, focus on yourself over society

Opinion | When it comes to love, focus on yourself over society

By Ashanti McLaurin, For The Pitt News
June 30, 2021
Opinion | Code-switching is the talent no one talks about

Opinion | Code-switching is the talent no one talks about

By Ashanti McLaurin, For The Pitt News
June 16, 2021
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