Opinion | Afroman’s trial saved satire

By Mariam T. Bangurah, Staff Columnist • April 20, 2026

Staff Columnist Mariam Bangurah argues that Afroman’s trial saved satire.

SGB passes resolution affirming freedom of speech on campus

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

Student Government Board passed a resolution detailing freedom of speech on campus at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. 

‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism 

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

Student journalists report a growing “chilling effect” on their campuses, as administrative pressure and fear of repercussions make sources less willing to speak on the record.

Pitt’s Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice holds free speech panel

By Maggie Mull, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

On Nov. 3, Pitt’s School of Law’s Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice held a panel discussing free speech in universities.

Nonpartisan student organizations invite civil dialogue

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Student organizations at Pitt are working to foster civil, nonpartisan dialogue amid rising concerns over campus polarization.

First year back: Students reflect on President Trump’s return to the White House

By Jamese Platt, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Pitt students are weighing in on how President Donald Trump’s second presidential term has affected them and their country so far.

‘Judged and uncomfortable’: Students ignited by decline in free speech ranking

By Delaney Pipon and Rafael Padilla • October 17, 2025

After the Foundation for Individual Rights and Free Speech released its 2026 national free speech ranking of college campuses, Pitt students and organizations are grappling with the University’s failing grade.

Pittsburgh faculty learn strategies for managing ‘Hot Moments’ in the classroom

By Jamese Platt, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

In response to growing tensions surrounding classroom discussions, Tasha Souza, former vice provost for faculty success, visited the University of Pittsburgh to equip professors and faculty on how to safely and effectively discuss controversial topics with students.

Pitt scores its lowest ranking in annual free speech report

By Delaney Pipon and Rafael Padilla • October 1, 2025

This month, Pitt ranked as one of the lowest schools for campus free speech, according to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s sixth annual report. 

Pitt’s free speech ranking declines in new report

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 23, 2024

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) ranked Pitt 208th out of 251 schools for free speech in the 2025 report on speech climates, a drop from its previous ranking of 130th of 248 schools.