Opinion | The attack on education is cultural backlash from conservative Americans

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • March 10, 2025

Somewhere along the line, the Americans who claim to be “patriots,” still a population of people largely excluded from college, stopped fighting to expand education. Now, they see schools and colleges as left-wing institutions corrupting their children's minds and the well-being of the nation. 

Editorial | All rise for our fearless leader

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 18, 2025

If something walks like a fascist and talks like a fascist, it’s not overdramatic to call it a fascist.

Editorial | Do not fall for Trump’s anti-DEI rhetoric

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 3, 2025

As simple as it is, the anti-DEI rhetoric espoused by our nation’s right-wing pundits is anti-Black rhetoric. It has been since the start of Trump’s reelection campaign, and many are starting to not bother trying to mask their blatant racism.

Opinion | Reactions to the TikTok ban reflect a concerning cultural attitude

By Brynn Murawski, Staff Columnist • January 27, 2025

Even if this wasn’t all some master plan to manipulate his constituents, people seemed more distressed over the loss of their favorite viral videos than by the looming threat that Trump’s presidency poses to immigrants, queer people and women. 

A Good Hill to Die On // A Home I’m Scared Of

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

This rendition of A Good Hill to Die On addresses how we as college students play a major role in the 2024 election and how the results will affect us forever.

Photos: Pitt Votes hosts debate watch party

By Liam Sullivan • September 11, 2024

Nonpartisan University organization Pitt Votes held a pajama debate watch party on the first floor of the William Pitt Union.

Photos: College Democrats host debate watch party

By Hannah Levine, Senior Staff Photographer • September 11, 2024

The College Democrats hosted their debate watch party in Alumni Hall.

Editorial | Why is political violence never okay in the US but perfectly fine overseas?

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • July 17, 2024

In their grand statements of unity and their condemnations of violence in politics, our nation’s leaders often sneak in a footnote that clarifies that their cries for peace only extend to America’s borders.

Opinion | Hold your elected officials morally responsible

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 18, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of fraud on May 30, including 11 counts of fraudulent invoices for legal services, 11 fraudulent checks paid for legal services and 12 fraudulent ledger entries for legal expenses.

Opinion | After national tragedies, resist indifference and turn to action

By Grant Van Robays, Staff Columnist • December 4, 2022

When pundits, social media commentators and ideologues spread hate, we must call them out. And just because speech is free doesn’t mean we can’t attempt to induce a cost to bigots. This point is important to keep in mind amidst the social media hellscape that grows more hateful every day.