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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Government shutdown’s effect on Pitt remains uncertain

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor • October 10, 2025
The federal government shutdown is in its second week, and its potential effects on Pitt are unclear.
Rep. Summer Lee (right) speaks at Carnegie Mellon University on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Rep. Summer Lee discusses super PACs, money in politics at Carnegie Mellon roundtable

By Grace Longworth, Managing Editor • August 29, 2025

As part of her fight against big money in politics, Democratic Rep. Summer Lee visited Carnegie Mellon University to advocate for stricter regulations on political campaign donations at a roundtable panel...

A student looks at an Instagram post from @Mattxiv.

‘Things are pretty grim out there’: Media censorship under the Trump administration

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
After a polarizing 2024 presidential election, some social media users may be feeling media burnout. But this onslaught of change isn’t slowing down anytime soon, according to Dr. Paul Johnson — especially with predictions of media censorship on the rise. 
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.
United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shakes the hand of a “Students for Harris-Walz” rally attendee at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday.

‘The voice of right now’: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Summer Lee rally for Harris-Walz campaign at Carnegie Mellon University 

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • September 23, 2024
Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Summer Lee drew a crowd of 350 students and community members to rally for the Harris-Walz campaign on Sunday at Carnegie Mellon University.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., departs on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Washington.

Editorial | Welcome to a new era of government

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 12, 2023

Congressman Kevin McCarthy met the end of his tenure as Speaker of the House on Tuesday, Oct. 3. His removal was a longtime threat made by far-right Republicans since the beginning of his term as Speaker....

Opinion | I am tired of American politics

Opinion | I am tired of American politics

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • June 14, 2022
American news and politics has been tiring and angering the last few weeks and it’s okay to take a break every once in a while.
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