Editorial | Pitt Administration must listen to its students’ electoral demands

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 14, 2025

The passing of these referendums does not guarantee a future Pitt with these policies. Merely, the passing of these referendums shows university administration what the students want. Pitt administration should listen and comply with the will of its student body.

Editorial | The new House rules set the tone for a dangerous Republican trifecta

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 7, 2025

It is unfortunate that the people so eager to change the national zeitgeist are the ones who support bills that harm the most vulnerable.

Pitt Open Lab ‘I Voted’ button-making contest selects a Roc-themed winner

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024

As the 2024 Presidential Election approached, many on-campus events took place encouraging students to participate in civic engagement by voting. One such event was the Pitt Open Lab’s “I Voted”...

Who Asked? // What comes next post-election?

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

This installment of Who Asked? by staff writer Brynn Murawski suggests a path forward for those grieving the presidential election results.

A Good Hill to Die On // A Home I’m Scared Of

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

This rendition of A Good Hill to Die On addresses how we as college students play a major role in the 2024 election and how the results will affect us forever.

DePasquale, Democrat watch party brings feelings of optimism in the community

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

A watch party held at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers for Pennsylvania attorney general candidate Eugene DePasquale brought community members together to watch election results.

Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein campaigns days before the election at Schenley Plaza

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

The Green Party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Jill Stein, held a rally on Halloween afternoon at Schenley Plaza under her doctrine “for the people, planet, and peace”. With about twenty attendees, Stein addressed topics including conflict in the Middle East, the American housing crisis, climate change and more.

Panthers on Politics | Primaries and Caucuses

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • February 23, 2024

On this episode of “Panthers on Politics,” hosts Ruby Scupp and Claire Gatz briefly explain to listeners the differences between primary elections and caucuses and important upcoming events regarding elections.

A guide to the 2024 Student Government Board election

By Emily Handrahan and Emma Hannan • February 22, 2024

Pitt students will have the opportunity to cast their votes for various candidates running in the 2024 Student Government Board elections on Feb. 27. Three slates, and a total of nine candidates, are all...

SGB’s proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day nearing approval

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2024

An SGB proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day is nearing approval from the Calendar Committee.