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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Michael Sam, the NFL’s first openly gay athlete, gave a speech at a Rainbow Alliance’s event at Pitt last April.  (TPN file photo)

Don’t punt on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports

By Henry Glitz | Opinions Editor September 7, 2017

When Pitt’s football team faces off against Penn State tomorrow at Beaver Stadium, both teams will continue a tradition which began in the 19th century — but in a vastly different culture. At the...

People march in affiliation with UPMC at last year's Pride celebration. (Photo by Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer)

March mayhem: Delta’s Pride draws criticism

By Madeline Barber / Staff Writer June 6, 2017

Pittsburgh gears up for its annual Pride celebration every June by filling the streets downtown with dozens upon dozens of rainbow flags and banners that promote equality and stand out against the monochromatic...

(Illustration by Maria Heines | Staff Illustrator)

Embracing Queer: Pitt’s LGBTQ+ Community

By Madeline Barber / Staff Writer May 30, 2017

Queer pride is everywhere in Pittsburgh — Bloomfield storefronts sell queer-friendly merchandise, rainbow flags dance in the winds of Lawrenceville homes and banners adorned with local drag performers...

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