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
Satire | Undecided voters having trouble choosing between Block of Wood and Baby Eater

Satire | Undecided voters having trouble choosing between Block of Wood and Baby Eater

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • October 21, 2024
As the election draws near, many Pittsburgh voters are confident in their upcoming decision at the ballot box — but there is still a large sect of the population that can’t quite decide between their two options.
Opinion | Taylor Swift has the right to endorse Kamala Harris

Opinion | Taylor Swift has the right to endorse Kamala Harris

By Katelyn Jones, Staff Columnist • October 1, 2024
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Taylor Swift posted on her Instagram account publicly endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Since then, she has received large amounts of backlash and hate from the public and even from Harris’s opponent Donald Trump.
Opinion | The election is so not over

Opinion | The election is so not over

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 1, 2024
To any outsider, it may look like Harris is the it girl going into this election. However, those who know the reality of the situation know that to win this election, Harris needs to do a lot more than win the support of pop stars and goad Trump to say that they’re eating pets over in Ohio.  
Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech about strengthening the middle class, supporting small businesses and her economic vision for America at Carnegie Mellon University.
Opinion | Tuesday’s debate: How did the candidates do?

Opinion | Tuesday’s debate: How did the candidates do?

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca • September 13, 2024
If you missed the debate or intentionally avoided it for the sake of your mental health, we’re here to cover how the presidential candidates performed their first night formally meeting each other.
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Students disappointed after the presidential debate, but firm in their 2024 election stances

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Students weigh in on the first Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, which took place on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. 
Opinion | Is Kamala still brat?

Opinion | Is Kamala still brat?

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist • September 11, 2024
A bridge between pop culture and politics was made by this lone tweet, and Gen Z was willing to cross that bridge. Being brat is ultimately subjective, but in this case, it means to be cool, an “it girl.” Charli XCX tweeting “kamala IS brat” expanded the definition of what it means to be brat.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris participate in an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Harris, Trump and surrogates address the nation during presidential debate

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2024
Amid Tuesday night’s fact checks and muted microphones, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spoke directly to the country to make their cases for president. The presidential debate, which took place in Philadelphia, featured both the nominees discussing their governing records and plans for the future.
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the Pitt Votes debate watch party on Tuesday.

Photos: Pitt Votes hosts debate watch party

By Liam Sullivan • September 11, 2024

Nonpartisan University organization Pitt Votes held a pajama debate watch party on the first floor of the William Pitt Union.

Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Photos: College Democrats host debate watch party

By Hannah Levine, Senior Staff Photographer • September 11, 2024

The College Democrats hosted their debate watch party in Alumni Hall.

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