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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Opinion | The creator economy can hurt users

Opinion | The creator economy can hurt users

By Ebonee Rice-Nguyen, Staff Columnist • April 12, 2022
Social media no longer feels like a community, but instead like a platform for me to sell a filtered version of myself.
Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

Opinion | Social media is eliminating the awkward pre-teen years

By Livia LaMarca, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2022
Thanks to the wide scope and access that social media provides, the internet is slowly alleviating pre-teens of their awkward years that we all had to go through years ago.
The Pitt Athletics official instagram page keeps followers up to date on Pitt sports schedules, tickets and more.

Pitt Athletics looks to capitalize on social media through its teams’ success

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • January 28, 2022
It seems so simple — just type out a tweet, click send and fans and athletes will inevitably interact with the post. Or so one would think. Pitt’s director of social media Joe Lassi said a lot goes into each post, including strategizing how to optimize the number of engagements.
Opinion | Social media ruined Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Opinion | Social media ruined Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Ebonee Rice, Staff Columnist • January 28, 2022
Social media has allowed activism to become purely performative, especially during MLK Day.
The YouTube app is shown on an iPad.

Opinion | Instead of entertaining your baby, your baby is entertaining us

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 19, 2022
As the internet is increasingly becoming a large source of capital for many users, platforms must enforce rules for what and who can be used as content. Otherwise, social media creates a dangerous loophole in child labor laws, with the exploitation of children being one of the most popular attractions.
Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

Opinion | Can’t wrap a pretty bow over the ugliness of social media

By Anita Bengert, For The Pitt News • January 10, 2022
Traditional holidays have morphed into something unrecognizable as it's influenced by the lure of social media. Holiday presents were once a form of connection and love, but have since emerged into competition, approval and striving for perceived status. Are the holidays gone as we know it?
Offbeat | ​​Taking the I out of phone— Ways to step away from social media and technology in general

Offbeat | ​​Taking the “I” out of phone— Ways to step away from social media and technology in general

By Jillian Rowan, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
In this week’s installment of Offbeat, Staff Writer Jillian Rowan offers ways to be more present in real life if you are suffering from the social media slump.
Opinion | Despite the findings of the Facebook Files, we can still use Facebook and Instagram

Opinion | Despite the findings of the Facebook Files, we can still use Facebook and Instagram

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • October 11, 2021
As long as we recognize that our online communications serve our own interests as well as benefit companies, we can still use Facebook or any other online platform. 
Charli and Dixie DAmelio arrive at iHeartRadios Z100 Jingle Ball 2019 Presented By Capital One on December 13, 2019 in New York City.

Opinion | The D’Amelios’ fame is built around appearing ordinary

By Talia Spillerman, For The Pitt News • September 19, 2021
The reality of both the American dream and TikTok fame is that they are a facade.
Pitt Missed Connections is an Instagram account with the mission of putting students in contact with a person they wish they had spoken to. An anonymous Pitt student created the account after Pitt shut down due to the pandemic.

Editorial | Our eight favorite Pitt-related social media accounts

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 17, 2021
From those who find beauty in trash, to animal lovers, to those looking to take back a fumbled interaction in a dorm elevator, there’s something for everyone on this list. 
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