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This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at midday Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

Opinion | Response to Ohio train derailment reminds us that government, companies treat life as expendable

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist February 28, 2023
The issues of environmental and public health disasters are not going to fade away. Unless we demand accountability from our government and the companies responsible, they will continue to treat all life as expendable. 
Rapper T-Pain performs at Pitt Program Council’s Bigelow Bash on Sunday.

T-Pain headlines Bigelow Bash alongside local artists

By Lauren Rude, For The Pitt News April 8, 2019
Two-time Grammy award winner T-Pain began his performance with some of his more well-known songs, including “Booty Wurk,” “Buy U a Drank” and “Up Down.” Following these songs, T-Pain interrupted his set-list to address the audience. “What’s up with you assholes?” T-Pain said. “Welcome to the show.”
Aiden, an almost 4-month-old black lab, continues to work toward becoming a certified service dog. (Courtesy by Instagram account @Aiden_the_service_pup)

Teaching Aiden to aid: student trains service dog

By Connor Wurst / For The Pitt News October 19, 2017

Four legs, floppy ears and a wet nose don’t seem to be the usual description of someone who is equipped to help with disabilities, but in the case of Aiden the puppy, this description is just enough...

A view from 'the Tube'

A view from ‘the Tube’

By Randy Quan/MCT Campus August 18, 2013

Though it lacks London's size, Pittsburgh has its own sort of vibrance.

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