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A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J.

Point-Counterpoint: Sports Gambling

By Conor Hutchison and Tommy O September 20, 2024

Sports gambling has found its way to the forefront of sports culture. We see countless Fanduel and DraftKings ads during sporting events, but is this a good or bad thing? Despite the popularity of the...

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Point | The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce love story is good for all parties

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. The Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift “love story” is polarizing for many. The Swifties have swiftly become...

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. Here’s an interesting fact about myself — I grew up about 20 minutes away from Taylor Swift’s hometown...

PNC Park is the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Point-Counterpoint | Is money the root of Pirates’ evils?

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer November 17, 2021
Staff writer Griffin Floyd argues that small market Major League Baseball teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates don’t need a salary cap in order to compete.
A stream of Pirates fans cross the Roberto Clemente bridge.

Point-Counterpoint | Money is the root of the Pirates’ problems

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2021
Senior staff writer Zack Gibney argues the Pirates’ shallow pockets put them at an insurmountable disadvantage compared to other MLB teams.
Opinion | Point: Universities should not bring students back to campus in the fall

Opinion | Point: Universities should not bring students back to campus in the fall

By Nate Kohler, Contributing Staff Member June 23, 2020
Exchanging the health of students and the community at large for being able to operate normally as a university is simply not worth the risk.
Opinion | Counterpoint: Schools should bring students back to campus in the fall

Opinion | Counterpoint: Schools should bring students back to campus in the fall

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist June 23, 2020
By keeping social distance guidelines, increasing tests and remaining vigilant and weary of spikes, universities can at least attempt to re-open — and they should.
Opinion | Counterpoint: Divestment is nonnegotiable

Opinion | Counterpoint: Divestment is nonnegotiable

By Paige Lawler, Assistant Opinions Editor March 3, 2020
It is absolutely necessary and urgent that Pitt takes serious, meaningful action toward divestment in order to combat climate change and continue to strive for a sustainable future.
Opinion | Point: Dear Pitt, continue investing in fossil fuels

Opinion | Point: Dear Pitt, continue investing in fossil fuels

By Josh Beylinson, Staff Columnist March 3, 2020
However, there are a number of other reasons why fossil fuel divestment should not be adopted by the University.
Opinion | Counterpoint: Raising minimum wage won’t help students

Opinion | Counterpoint: Raising minimum wage won’t help students

By Michael Clifford, For The Pitt News September 11, 2019
The host of “living wage” arguments are weakly founded.
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