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Opinion | Freshman year is hard, and social media makes it worse

By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor • August 27, 2019

Your first year of college is inevitably hard, and I want all current first-years to know that if you’re not having the time of your life right now like everyone else seems to be, that’s okay.

Editorial: Tweets won’t save the Amazon

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2019

Going vegan or donating to organizations dedicated to rainforest conservation won’t ultimately help save the Amazon.

Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief • July 1, 2019

A Pitt student whose name appeared in a series of Snapchat messages posted to Twitter on Wednesday said he sent messages containing violent and racist threats to a Pittsburgh native.

Editorial: Pass the Stop HATE Act

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 7, 2019

U.S. legislators are introducing the Stop Harmful and Abusive Telecommunications Expression (HATE) Act of 2019 to Congress to learn more about how people spread hate online, which is a good first step toward preventing further shootings.

Opinion | Social media outlets need to deplatform white supremacists

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Columnist • March 25, 2019

Social media companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter need to step up their actions against white supremacists and bigoted provocateurs.

Pitt study links social media and eating disorders

By Vaibhav Gupta, For The Pitt News • February 19, 2019

A recent research study by the University of Pittsburgh titled “Greater social media use tied to higher risk of eating, body image concerns,” reveals that the rise in eating disorders, particularly body image concerns and anorexia, are linked to a higher use of social media sites.

Opinion | Online call-out culture cancels real activism

By Leah Mensch, For The Pitt News • January 25, 2019

Whether he is praised or criticized, the president is known for his tweeting. Donald Trump is not the only American who utilizes social media platforms to express political viewpoints, though.The second...

Opinion | TikTok: time to use parental controls

By Josh Beylinson, Columnist • January 22, 2019

While limiting a child’s access to social media will certainly provoke protest and complaining, in the long run, it is worth it and protects children from being taken advantage of.

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, oh my!

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019

The facebook comment section of Pitt Athletics posts aren’t always the best place to hang out, but according to SID Julie Jurich, who is in charge of the social media, it usually isn't too bad. You can find out what all goes into the social media pages here.

Editorial | Gab back online: a public safety hazard

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 29, 2018

Gab was taken down last month after it’s ties to the Tree of Life gunman were revealed to the world — but it’s back up as of this weekend, which should alarm anyone who cares about public safety.