Opinion | Then they came for me

By Harper Leary, Staff Columnist • April 7, 2026

Staff columnist Harper Leary discusses the irony of Trump voters facing the same policies they once supported.

‘This country belongs to all of us’: Pittsburgh participates in national ‘No Kings’ rallies

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer  • March 30, 2026

Nearly 20,000 protestors gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday in solidarity with the national “No Kings” movement.

ICE could come to Pitt, but University and community organizations are working to protect citizens

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • March 3, 2026

After ICE presence has increased in other cities across the nation, some Pittsburgh citizens are worried Pittsburgh could be the next ICE hotspot. 

‘We don’t need an Iran War’: Protestors in Schenley condemn U.S. strikes on Iran

By Naomi Weiss, Assistant News Editor • March 2, 2026

About 40 people filled Schenley Plaza to protest Saturday’s strikes on Iran, holding signs reading, "Hands off Iran" and chanting, "We don't need an Iran War.” Organized by the Pittsburgh branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the group spoke out against the violence and advocated for a reallocation of military spending to social services.

EPA greenhouse gas finding rollback sparks debate over climate implications

By Brynn Hanna, Senior Staff Writer • February 25, 2026

From rising sea levels to heightened risk of floods and wildfires, Pitt researchers claim the revocation of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding has consequences for global climate change.

Pitt facing backlash over nonaffiliate Customs and Border Protection recruitment event

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • February 20, 2026

This week, Pitt faced backlash over a U.S. Customs and Border Protection virtual career expo despite not hosting or sponsoring the event.

Opinion | Empathy is not radical, but state violence is

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • February 3, 2026

Opinions columnist Grace Harris discusses the current uptick in ICE violence.

Opinion | The authoritarians are losing

By Stepan Kopeykin, Senior Staff Columnist • January 27, 2026

Staff writer Stepan Kopeykin highlights moments of resistance to the rising tide of authoritarianism.

Trump’s first year back in office draws criticism from the Pitt community

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • January 21, 2026

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, will mark President Trump’s first year in office for his second presidency term. Pitt professors and students discuss how his term has gone so far.

Updated list of ‘professional’ degree programs spark widespread controversy 

By Courtney Nealon and Bridget Pohl • January 20, 2026

Last year, the Trump administration and U.S. Department of Education declared new loan limits for recently-classed “professional” and “graduate” degrees, which could have future implications for undergraduate degrees and student motivation.