The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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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Opinion | You shouldn’t be ashamed to be a fan of reality TV

By Ashley O’Doherty, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2025

Let’s talk about reality television. There’s definitely a stigma around reality TV — many people write it off as trashy or scripted. I’ve been a reality TV lover since day one, as my parents always...

A student takes notes during Social Psych of Reality TV class.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.
The "Love is Blind" poster.

Opinion | Dating shows are probably frying our brains

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Staff Columnist • November 2, 2023
Like many others, I enjoy consuming the trainwreck that is reality television in search of escapism and mindless entertainment. Dating shows in particular are a subject of much viral conversation and have increased in variety and intensity as the years have gone on.
The CBS logo.

Editorial | CBS’s new show “The Activist” is not the right way to go about activism

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 13, 2021
The backlash about this show is for good reason — many people realize that it’s not the right way to go about activism.
Reality TV needs to treat harassment more seriously

Reality TV needs to treat harassment more seriously

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • September 3, 2018
Incidents of misconduct or harassment should be presented in a more serious way on TV since they can impact not only those involved but also viewers and how they might react or respond to similar circumstances.
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