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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

Opinion | There are no ad-free spaces anymore

Opinion | There are no ad-free spaces anymore

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist March 8, 2024
When was the last time you were online and didn’t get some sort of ad right away? Whether you’re watching your favorite show or doomscrolling on social media, you are bound to come across some sort of ad or marketing tactic. There is no escaping companies and brands profiting and capitalizing off you every second they can.
Opinion | Mass buying is not normal

Opinion | Mass buying is not normal

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist February 9, 2024
When it comes to reusable items such as water bottles, bags or articles of clothing, there is no need to buy multiple of them at once.
Opinion | Veganism is not the only means of conscious consumption

Opinion | Veganism is not the only means of conscious consumption

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist February 19, 2020
We need millions of conscious consumers — we don’t need a few thousand vegans.
(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Christmas consumerism doesn’t make for war

By Noah Manalo | For The Pitt News December 8, 2017

It’s not truly Christmastime in my family until we’re forced out into the cold for an impromptu caroling session around the neighborhood. Afterward, we’ll drive Downtown for an evening of ice-skating...

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