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
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 10, 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 10, 2024

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

Opinion | Stop questioning Kamala Harris’s identity

Opinion | Stop questioning Kamala Harris’s identity

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • September 9, 2024
I am tired of acting like Vice President Kamala Harris’s race doesn't already play a large role in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In recent weeks, it has been hard to find a headline that doesn't mention, question or weaponize her race.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace following Harris's speech at the IBEW Local Union 5 on Monday.

“We have some work ahead of us:” Harris, Biden rally union members during Labor Day campaign stop

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2024
At an joint event with President Biden on the South Side to celebrate Labor Day, Vice President Kamala Harris implored listeners to help “get votes to the polls” from now until Election Day.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Husband Doug Emhoff, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Wife Gwen Walz greet supporters at Pittsburgh International Airport on Sunday.

Harris-Walz campaign tours western Pennsylvania by bus

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • August 19, 2024
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and their spouses began a one-day western Pennsylvania bus tour at Pittsburgh International Airport on Sunday. The visit marked the campaign’s first visit to the region.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh on Friday to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure

Political science professor and Pitt College Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

By Spencer Levering and Bella Markovitz • July 28, 2024
On July 21, Biden posted a message via X that he would no longer seek a second term as president and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic nominee. To understand the historical and political context behind Biden’s decision and how Democratic voters are responding to it, The Pitt News spoke with members of Pitt College Democrats and a Pitt political science professor.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about infrastructure spending while visiting the Community Empowerment Association on Kelly Street in Homewood on Friday.

Vice President Harris visits Pittsburgh, talks lead contaminating water

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 21, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Pittsburgh on Friday to discuss lead water lines throughout the city, as well as the Biden administration’s bipartisan infrastructure plan aiming to address the issue.
President Joe Biden takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as his wife, first lady Jill Biden, stands next to him during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Biden, Harris have their work cut out for them, Pitt students say

By Priya Ray, Staff Writer • January 22, 2021
As Pitt students began a new semester of classes, a new presidential administration was being sworn in in Washington. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as the 46th president and 49th vice president of the United States on Wednesday.
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