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Opinion | Gen Z is falling short of who we were destined to become

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • March 28, 2025

We were so close to a bright future, a future of inclusion and progress, but we’re on a path of failure. It appears as if we are falling short of who we were destined to become.

Editorial | Gen Z showed up to the polls, now listen to our concerns

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 15, 2022

Gen Z turned out to vote in record numbers in the midterms, politicians need to listen to our concerns and address them.

Opinion | Texting is a language of its own

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • December 10, 2021

Informal literacy is emerging and allows a new era of writers to explore their creative style.

Opinion | The elderly should be part of our technological world

By Anna Fischer, Staff Columnist • November 19, 2021

If we begin to encourage and assist the elderly in telling their stories online, we can create an archive of phenomenal history and learning opportunities.

First-time voters feel empowered, frustrated leading up to Election Day

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 28, 2020

Priya Gupta is one of the 24 million Gen Z voters who will have the opportunity to vote on Election Day. Some first-time voters at Pitt described their thought process leading up to the election and the issues that sway them the most.

Editorial: Gen Z finally clapped back at unfair hate from baby boomers

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 30, 2019

"OK boomer" is the perfect answer to the ironic haughtiness of many baby boomers.