Opinion | Media shouldn’t rub salt in the wound about COVID-19 pandemic
By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist
April 12, 2020
Life in quarantine isn’t ideal for most people, and it’s mentally and emotionally taxing even for those who don’t know anyone fighting the virus.
Opinion | Move over, Chad: The importance of representation on-screen
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
March 24, 2020
Growing up as an Indian American woman, I rarely saw people that looked like me on-screen and it really impacted how I viewed myself and how others viewed me.
Horton earns high praise from Capel, Johnson
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
One topic surprisingly rose to the forefront of Pitt basketball’s Monday media session — the behind-the-scenes play of sophomore transfer guard Ithiel Horton.
Opinion | Don’t be so Swift to shake off Taylor’s politics
By Alison Sivitz, For The Pitt News
February 12, 2020
For the majority of my life, the most political statement she’d ever made was “haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate.”
Former PG editor discusses truth in journalism
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2019
At the event, Shribman discussed the importance of truth in journalism and how the field has evolved over time.
Super Bowl Scoop: Covering America’s Greatest Spectacle from the beat writers who’ve been there
By Ben Bobeck, For The Pitt News
January 30, 2019
If it weren’t for journalists, most people would have no idea what’s going on at the Super Bowl. But while they’re bringing you the news, their jobs aren’t always easy. The Pitt News spoke with some journalists to find out the scoop on covering the Super Bowl.
Editorial: Attack on Acosta is an attack on all media
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 9, 2018
President Donald Trump’s administration has a history of attacking the press, but its most recent attack is alarmingly reminiscent of ways authoritarian countries like China treat the press.
What readers need to understand about journalism
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
October 23, 2018
Widespread distrust of the media poses a threat to the free flow and sharing of knowledge, and journalists need to work with the community they inform to rebuild their relationship.
Editorial: Patience required in Antwon Rose case
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
June 27, 2018
Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old black Woodland Hills student, was shot by a white East Pittsburgh police officer, Michael Rosfeld, on the evening of June 26. Since then, coverage of ensuing protests has been extensive — as has speculation surrounding the two parties involved. What is known to be true is...
Scandals trump news that matters
By Ana Altchek | Columnist
March 29, 2018
You may or may not have heard about the school shooting that took place last week at Great Mills High School in Maryland. Two students were shot, and the teenage murderer committed suicide briefly after. The day of the shooting, my friend in the area was shocked and feared for her community. But when s...