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

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

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.
An “I Voted” button.

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?

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

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.
Eugene DePasquale looks out at his watch party at the Pittsburgh Federation Of Teachers.

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.
Jill Stein speaks to attendees at her rally in Schenley Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31.

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.
Sarah Mayer poses for a photo.

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...

The panther statue outside the William Pitt Union wears a Pitt Votes t-shirt in honor of Election Day on Tuesday.

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.
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