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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Police blotter: Sept. 6 - Sept. 10

Police blotter: Sept. 6 – Sept. 10

By News Editors • September 12, 2024
Pitt police reported a dispute between two roommates, harassment by communication and more in this week’s crime log.
Warmer atmospheric conditions contribute to increased tornadoes in Pittsburgh area

Warmer atmospheric conditions contribute to increased tornadoes in Pittsburgh area

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • May 28, 2024
Since the start of May, nine tornadoes have occurred in the Pittsburgh region alone, the highest number recorded since 1985. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico and wind conditions, among other factors, have likely caused the uptick in tornado occurrences in the region.
Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

Editorial | The eclipse is not worth looking at with your naked eye

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 8, 2024
It’s easy to think that because it’s darker, the sun isn’t emitting as many damaging rays, and that therefore it’s safer to look at the eclipse than to look at the sun. But that’s just what Big Eye Damage wants you to think.
Opinion | Please do not talk to me

Opinion | Please do not talk to me

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist • January 24, 2023
Stop walking up to and talking to women who are walking alone.
A student rides a Spin scooter on campus in September.

Opinion | Spin scooters are an accident waiting to happen

By Jessica Snyder, Staff Columnist • January 27, 2022
While Spin scooters might be a fun mode of transportation, they pose dangers that can’t be ignored.
Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue.

Editorial | Eight ways to stay safe on Pitt’s campus

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 12, 2021
It’s important to be aware of your surroundings, both with and without “blanket man” on the loose.
Stacey Sarmiento places flowers at a memorial in Houston on Sunday to honor her friend, Rudy Peña, who died at the Astroworld music festival.

Editorial | Those responsible for the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival need to be held accountable

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 8, 2021
The death of eight people is absolutely inexcusable and steps must be taken to prevent events like this from becoming unsafe. 
Opinion | Students, we need to keep each other safe

Opinion | Students, we need to keep each other safe

By Genna Edwards, Senior Staff Columnist • August 17, 2020
COVID-19 is an all-or-nothing game, senior staff columnist Genna Edwards argues. Either we all work hard to mitigate risk to our fellow peers, faculty and staff, or one wrong sneeze and we’re done for.
Ohio voted in April to stop requiring front license plates in early 2020, but Uber and Lyft fear the absence of front plates will ignite safety hazards for riders and want to overturn the decision.

Editorial: Uber and Lyft are right — law should require front license plates in Pennsylvania

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • December 2, 2019
Pennsylvania would be wise to consider requiring front plates.
Pittsburgh announced it will start construction of a trail system from Oakland through the South Side.

Editorial: South Side walker and biker trail project insufficient

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 20, 2019
While these safety measures are an improvement, they shouldn’t be limited to people who only travel through Oakland and the South Side.
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