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

Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist

Jake Vasilias is a senior Public/Professional Writing major from the Chicago area and is (un?)fortunately a Chicago sports fan. He writes about politics, sports, and the environment. You can find him by yelling “Bear Down” or in Trees Hall playing basketball. His email is open: [email protected].

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A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J.

Opinion | Stop promoting gambling

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
November 5, 2024
Opinion | Two coins or two faces?

Opinion | Two coins or two faces?

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
October 22, 2024
A pro-Israel protester holds an American flag during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Opinion | Stop shifting the goalposts for Zionism

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
October 15, 2024
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) lies on the field after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Opinion | Tua, it’s time to hang up the cleats

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
September 24, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Jan. 30, 2020.

Opinion | What does election interference mean to you?

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
September 18, 2024
Opinion | Hold your idols accountable. Their silence is deafening.

Opinion | Hold your idols accountable. Their silence is deafening.

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
September 5, 2024
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | The NBA needs to face the music

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
October 31, 2023
Opinion | Shein is dangerously destructive

Opinion | Shein is dangerously destructive

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist
October 27, 2023
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