Pitt ‘deeply disappointed’ by economic lecture disruption

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

After Lisa Cook’s lecture was disrupted on April 3, Pitt’s economics department issued an apology. A University spokesperson released a statement to those who witnessed the incident, saying the behavior will not be tolerated by the University. 

Racial slur, genitalia drawings disrupt Federal Reserve Governor’s economic lecture

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2025

A lecture from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook was disrupted on Thursday afternoon after a racial slur and vulgar drawings appeared on the screen during her presentation.

Opinion | Stop being afraid of the word ‘socialism’

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • March 24, 2025

We are taught to believe that while capitalism isn’t perfect, it’s the best alternative. The constant fight for equality and livable wages is the natural way of life that prevents society from collapsing in on itself. However, in reality, capitalism keeps every person disconnected and isolated as the companies prosper.

Editorial | So much for a bad economy

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 3, 2024

In a country whose average reading level isn’t above a sixth-grade level, our collective understanding of economic nuance fits on the back of a Target receipt. We must ask the question — was the economy really that bad?

Satire | The consequences of shrinkflation

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • October 25, 2024

At this point in the future, there have been thousands of recessions — which were really depressions — since the one in 2008. Inflation keeps raising prices.

Opinion | Urban planning needs to prioritize people, not economics

By Sarah Liez, Senior Staff Columnist • April 13, 2023

Placemaking, walkability, equity and sustainability should be the pillars upon which we expand and structure our cities. By prioritizing these elements of urban planning, we can improve the well-being of city residents across the country.

Najeeb Shafiq: Embracing a messy reality

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2022

Najeeb Shafiq doesn’t always arrive at the most popular conclusions in his education research, but it’s all part of the honest, measured approach that guides his life, work and advice to students.

Editorial: Students should be paid in the federal stimulus package

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 29, 2020

The recently passed economic rescue package pays $1,200 to every American adult, with a few exceptions. Students deserve to be included in the package.

Opinion | Things are actually pretty good right now

By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist • January 15, 2020

All things considered, the 2020s are starting out as a pretty good time to be alive, economically speaking, for most people in the United States.

Opinion | End the trade war, but don’t let China off the hook

By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2019

Trump should look for another solution if he hopes to constructively punish Chinese policies that have reduced competition.