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Editorial | History should be taught the way it happened, no matter how bad it is

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 8, 2021

To limit its teaching in school classrooms is to blatantly ignore the struggles of generations of Americans and is a step backwards in recent progress in school curriculum reform.

Opinion | We need to get ready to say goodbye to Roe v. Wade

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2021

I want to clarify how dire the situation truly is. The law — which went into effect on last Wednesday — bans almost all abortions after six weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest and very narrow ones for the patient’s health.

Editorial | The Texas abortion ban is disgraceful — PA could be next

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 2, 2021

This is another shameless expression of Republicans’ desire to control women’s bodies — particularly low-income women — and disregard for public opinion.

Editorial | Texas jokes, memes distract from real crisis

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 19, 2021

It's crucial to hold Texas politicians accountable for their actions, but not through memes and jokes, which distract from the severity of the crisis.

What are the odds: Making a comeback after losses in Ohio State vs. TCU game

By Colin Martin, Blogger • September 21, 2018

In this week's "What are the odds" blog, blogger Colin Martin examines his losses and how he can make a comeback in the upcoming games. He offers an analysis of each game in college football, providing spreads, over/under numbers and bet suggestion.

Editorial: Florida university should let professor speak

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 31, 2017

In the aftermath of last fall’s elections, many on Twitter who had opposed President Donald Trump’s campaign blamed Florida — one of the states that gave the Republican an electoral victory. But...

How to deal with politically charged family gatherings

By Josh Reynolds / TNS • November 30, 2014

Weighing the cost

By MCT Campus • October 8, 2014

Tickets to sporting events are getting pricier and pricier.