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
Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Students are, by and large, excited to return home to spend time with family during Thanksgiving break next week. However, the 2024 presidential election results have raised political tensions and called attention to differences this holiday season. 
Satire | Holiday Cheer, and so can you!

Satire | Holiday Cheer, and so can you!

By Raquel Padin-Nicholas, Staff Columnist • November 18, 2024
Trust me, I understand how hard the results of this election season were. Still, nothing says out of sight, out of mind quite like the avalanche of holidays that are about to hit us.
Opinion | How to navigate politics this holiday season

Opinion | How to navigate politics this holiday season

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • November 18, 2024
We Americans have now elected a convicted felon over a woman as the 47th president of the United States — and just in time for the holiday season.
Pitt College Democrats copresident Samantha Podnar speaks at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Student political organizations begin planning for 2025 election momentum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Now that the 2024 presidential election results have been announced,  political organizations on campus are shifting gears to prepare for primaries and local elections.
Opinion | The vice presidential debate: How did the running mates perform?

Opinion | The vice presidential debate: How did the running mates perform?

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca • October 4, 2024
Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance faced off in the first and only vice presidential debate of 2024 on Tuesday night. For those that missed it or just don’t really care about Trump and Harris’s running mates, we’re here to give you the highlights of their performances.
Opinion | You can’t be friends with someone who has different politics

Opinion | You can’t be friends with someone who has different politics

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Senior Staff Columnist • September 30, 2024
While surrounding yourself with diverse perspectives is incredibly important, there are certain topics that reflect your values and morals. Generally speaking, and especially before an election like this one, politics are absolutely an indicator of your priorities and what you care about. 
Opinion | Your racism is killing you

Opinion | Your racism is killing you

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 15, 2024
If you simply do not care that the GOP’s blatant racism and anti-immigrant rhetoric is harming minority communities around the country, at least consider the fact that it is harming you. And if not you, probably somebody you know or somebody you care about.
Opinion | Third parties are disingenuous and ineffective

Opinion | Third parties are disingenuous and ineffective

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 2, 2024
If third parties want to actually win — as many I am sure want to do — the way they are going about it is all wrong.
Editorial | Why is political violence never okay in the US but perfectly fine overseas?

Editorial | Why is political violence never okay in the US but perfectly fine overseas?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • July 17, 2024
In their grand statements of unity and their condemnations of violence in politics, our nation’s leaders often sneak in a footnote that clarifies that their cries for peace only extend to America’s borders.
Former President and convicted felon Donald Trump menaces at the camera during his hearing.

Opinion | Hold your elected officials morally responsible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 18, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of fraud on May 30, including 11 counts of fraudulent invoices for legal services, 11 fraudulent checks paid for legal services and 12 fraudulent ledger entries for legal expenses.
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