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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

First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024.

Jill Biden rallies educators, Harris supporters to vote for Democrats

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor October 27, 2024
Jill Biden spoke to Harris supporters at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on Saturday afternoon. The First Lady drew on her experiences as an educator and encouraged voters to support Kamala Harris and Democrats this November.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks to members of the Pitt College Democrats at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

‘The voice for young people’: U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost rallies for Harris-Walz campaign

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer October 23, 2024
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost visited Downtown Pittsburgh for a press conference at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office building, ending his Pittsburgh tour on Pitt’s campus with a tabling event hosted by College Democrats at Pitt. 
Harris-Walz ads on the back cover of The Pitt News.

Harris campaign expands youth outreach to college newspapers 

By Amanda Yu and Emma Hannan October 23, 2024
For readers of the print edition of The Pitt News, there’s a good chance that a Harris ad is blanketing the back page. From the Kamala HQ Tiktok to the DNC inviting social media influencers, the Harris campaign has been reaching out to young voters in a multitude of ways.
Doug Emhoff addresses a crowd in Schenley Plaza on Friday evening.

Doug Emhoff, Pennsylvania Democrats speak at ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert in Schenley Plaza

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor October 7, 2024
Schenley Plaza was packed with about 400 Harris supporters Friday evening as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the ‘get out the vote’ concert.
Opinion | Leave Gus Walz Alone

Opinion | Leave Gus Walz Alone

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist September 3, 2024
If you were following the recent Democratic National Convention that took place in Chicago this year, I am sure you are aware of Gus Walz's heartfelt reaction to his father Tim Walz's acceptance speech.
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