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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Ben Shapiro and Dave McCormick shake hands during the Fireside Chat with Ben Shapiro and Dave McCormick.

Dave McCormick, Ben Shapiro talk pressing political issues for college students in ‘fireside chat’

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
With the general election a week away, College Republicans at Pitt hosted a “fireside chat” on Tuesday night featuring Dave McCormick, Pennsylvania’s Republican candidate for senate, and Ben Shapiro, political commentator and co-founder of the Daily Wire. 
Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • November 5, 2023

Caleb Buzard said voting is the most important and efficient way for students to make a difference in their community.  “As young people, we can be boxed out from places of power, and that can create...

"I Voted" stickers at an early voting location Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

‘A small thing we can do’: Students plan to vote for first time in midterms

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • October 26, 2022
Molly Guy, a sophomore psychology major, said she is planning to vote in-person on Nov. 8 in Pennsylvania for Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman.
Members of Pitt College Republicans at the 2020 Lincoln Dinner in February.

‘Pseudo-Pitt for Trump’: College Republicans campaign for Trump, local candidates

By Natalie Frank, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2020
Elizabeth Oresanya, the president of Pitt's College Republicans, said the group acts as a “pseudo-Pitt for Trump” group on campus, but prioritizes local races. She said members don’t agree with the president on every issue, but most support his re-election.
Incumbents won big in Tuesday’s elections.

Pittsburgh elections quiet as incumbents, favorites hold seats

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • November 6, 2019
This year's general elections did not have any upsets, with incumbents and favorites taking all of the seats up for election.
Incumbent Bruce Kraus beat independent Jacob Nixon in Tuesday’s election for the District 3 City Council seat.

Democratic incumbent Bruce Kraus retains District 3 City Council seat

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2019
Incumbent Bruce Kraus beat independent Jacob Nixon in Tuesday’s election for the District 3 City Council seat, which covers several neighborhoods, including Central Oakland, South Oakland, South Side Flats and South Side Slopes.
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