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
Opinion | We need to include trans women in our feminism

Opinion | We need to include trans women in our feminism

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • March 25, 2025
As a feminist myself, I think we have lost sight of the movement.
Opinion | A gossip’s guide

Opinion | A gossip’s guide

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 7, 2024
I’m here to say that I love to gossip, and you should too.
Opinion | Do I hate women?: Navigating female main characters

Opinion | Do I hate women?: Navigating female main characters

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • April 3, 2024
I love women. They are truly one of the greatest products of the universe. But do I also hate women? Well, the answer is yes.
Opinion | The feminism in alcohol is extremely overlooked

Opinion | The feminism in alcohol is extremely overlooked

By Grace Harris, Staff Columnist • February 20, 2024
When we first think of women in the history of alcohol, it is normal to associate them with the Prohibition era of 1920-33. This is an important historic event for the women who struggled with domestic violence at home and came together to find a solution. With this in mind, it's crucial to recognizing the women who contributed to the large alcohol industry the world has today, which is, to no one's surprise, largely dominated by men. 
Opinion | ‘Girl dinner’ is starving us of critical thinking about gender

Opinion | ‘Girl dinner’ is starving us of critical thinking about gender

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2023
“Girl dinner” and “girl math” content might be funny and relatable, but it also reinforces the worrying idea that there are inherent differences between men and women, robbing us of genuine, nuanced reflections and laughter about human experiences.
Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Opinion | Time to reevaluate the Swiftie identity if we can’t agree on changing that line

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • July 12, 2023
If Swifties really think they deserve to continue Swift’s regrettable legacy of slut shaming someone, then something has gone very wrong, and we all need a wake up call.
Opinion | What even are feminine tattoos?

Opinion | What even are feminine tattoos?

By Emily O’Neil, Staff Columnist • March 30, 2023
There are gendered stereotypes in the tattoo industry representative of a sexist and gendered history of tattoos.
Opinion | International Women’s Day annoys me

Opinion | International Women’s Day annoys me

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 14, 2023
In theory, International Women’s Day is a great idea. But when you are actively aware of the performativity inherent to the “holiday,” it loses all its luster. 
Opinion | It’s time to embrace feminine rage

Opinion | It’s time to embrace feminine rage

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 11, 2022
Never let anyone invalidate your feminine rage. That is the rage of your foremothers. Use it. Opinion | It’s time to embrace feminine rage
Opinion | Every Swiftie knows all too well the pain of loving ‘Better Than Revenge’

Opinion | Every Swiftie knows all too well the pain of loving ‘Better Than Revenge’

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • July 20, 2022
“Better Than Revenge” is one of Taylor Swift’s best songs, but wouldn’t it be lovely to just listen to the song without feeling like you’re sacrificing your feminist ideals? 
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