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Opinion | Spin scooters are an accident waiting to happen

By Jessica Snyder, Staff Columnist • January 28, 2022

While Spin scooters might be a fun mode of transportation, they pose dangers that can’t be ignored.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Education, not cameras, will solve student safety issues

By Sandy Fairclough, For The Pitt News • September 11, 2018

Until Pitt starts informing students about general safety in Oakland, cameras, SafeRider and other safety features around campus won’t be effective — so they won’t protect Pitt students.

Students learn about sexual health, safety

By Sophia Mastroianni | For The Pitt News • February 16, 2018

“Birth Control Methods” is not a category a contestant would typically encounter on “Jeopardy!” But about 20 students were presented with it and other categories revolving around sexual health...

Seeking out safe sex in the LGBTQ+ community

By Shahum Ajmal and Abigail Tesfay | Pitt News Staff • February 14, 2018

The average human being can only be so comfortable with openly discussing how to insert an internal condom, which is why organizations like the Rainbow Alliance come prepared with a prosthetic vagina. “You...

Pitt students condemn catcalling

By Joanna Li | Staff Writer • February 14, 2018

As a 12-year-old, Sophia Marshall stepped out of the house feeling confident in the outfit she had picked out that morning. As she waited for a friend by the local high school, she heard a sharp whistle...