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
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

A look into Trump’s policies as the 47th president of the United States

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
In the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 6, former president Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. In the next four years, he intends to enact and influence policy on the economy, immigration, abortion policy, energy and climate change — many of which affect the state of Pennsylvania directly.
A “Vote Here” sign sits in front of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Students, professors prepare for tense election night

By Bridget Pohl and Briana Bindus • November 6, 2024
Pitt students and professor discuss their plans for watching the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night, emphasizing the importance of self-care throughout the evening.
Guests at Dave McCormick watch party feeling “cautiously optimistic”

Guests at Dave McCormick watch party feeling “cautiously optimistic”

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • November 6, 2024
Roughly 250 invited guests attended a Dave McCormick watch party event on Nov. 5 at the Pittsburgh Fairmont Hotel in Downtown. At the event, the guests listened to music while Fox News election reports played on several televisions in the background.
United States Representative Summer Lee greets the crowd at the “Students for Harris-Walz” rally at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday, September 22.

Summer Lee re-elected for U.S. Representative in PA’s 12th Congressional District

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2024
At 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday evening, incumbent Summer Lee was declared winner against James Hayes for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. 
Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

By News Editors • November 5, 2024
As ballots get counted on election night, the Associated Press will use the latest available vote tallies to call the race in states across the country. The Pitt News will update this article as the Associated Press publishes live election coverage.
Trump supporters line up outside PPG Arena prior to former President Trump’s rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Trump supporters rally at PPG Paints ahead of Election Day

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters stood outside PPG Paints Arena on Monday afternoon to see the former president host his last rally in Pennsylvania before the election. As they stood in line, rallygoers discussed why they’re ready to vote Trump back into office.
A ballot gets placed in a mailbox.

Pitt students fatigued by election ads but eager to vote

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Over the course of this election season, the candidates have topped a combined $1 billion in Pennsylvania on advertising to try and get out the remaining votes. As election season winds down, students say they are ready to move forward.

Opinion | Billionaires don’t belong in newsrooms

By Grace Longworth, Contributing Editor • November 4, 2024
His personal decision not to endorse Harris all sounds well-reasoned — as long as you’re ignoring the billions of dollars in contracts Bezos currently holds with the federal government.
Editorial | Who to blame while waiting for election results

Editorial | Who to blame while waiting for election results

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 4, 2024
In the not-unlikely scenario that you are sitting at home on Thursday night watching CNN and wondering why our lousy state is still an undecided gray on the map, make sure you know who to get angry at.
Pitt professors, students discuss combatting disinformation this election cycle

Pitt professors, students discuss combatting disinformation this election cycle

By Neel Kamal and Emma Wu • November 4, 2024
Disinformation has come to the forefront of concerns regarding election media this November. As students try to inform themselves about their ballot options, Pitt professors and students shared their experiences with disinformation and what they’ve done to combat it.
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