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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Panthers on Politics | Primaries and Caucuses

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • February 22, 2024
On this episode of “Panthers on Politics,” hosts Ruby Scupp and Claire Gatz briefly explain to listeners the differences between primary elections and caucuses and important upcoming events regarding elections.

Panthers on Politics | Politics of Food and Agriculture

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • October 26, 2023
"Panthers on Politics” hosts a conversation with Corey Flynn and Patrick Shirey, two Pitt Professors, about the politics of food and agriculture, food insecurity and how they both influence our community.

Panthers on Politics | Upcoming 2023 Election

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • October 20, 2023

Panthers on Politics hosts Ruby Scupp, Josie Cantelmo and Claire Gatz sit down with Olivia Pinocci-Wrightsman, a member of Pitt Votes and intern at Civic Influencers, to discuss important details regarding...

Panthers on Politics | A Political Summer Recap

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • September 22, 2023
Panthers on Politics hosts a conversation around a summer recap of political events occurring in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to keep students informed.
Panthers on Politics | What it means to be Arab American

Panthers on Politics | What it means to be Arab American

By Sinéad McDevitt, Digital Manager • April 20, 2023
In 2021, Joe Biden was the first president to recognize April as Arab American Heritage month on a federal level. Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp and co-host Josie Cantelmo talk with Arab American members of the Pitt community to discuss the importance of Arab American heritage and the challenges this group faces.
Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women’s History Month and beyond

Panthers on Politics | How to get involved during Women’s History Month and beyond

By Sinéad McDevitt, Digital Manager • March 28, 2023
Although women gained the right to vote more than 100 years ago, there are still significant barriers preventing women from entering politics and achieving pay equity. Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp hosts a conversation with representatives from League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and Pitt Women in Politics.
Panthers on Politics | Why we need ‘Black joy’ during Black History Month

Panthers on Politics | Why we need ‘Black joy’ during Black History Month

By Ben Pisano and Sinead McDevitt • February 26, 2023
Civic Influencers fellow Ruby Scupp hosts a conversation with TPN staff and fellow organizers about the origin of Black History Month, “Black joy” and how students can support the Black community.
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