The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A student asks Charlie Kirk and former Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy a question during TPUSA’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour event in the Schenley Quadrangle on Wednesday.

Pitt’s Turning Point chapter disbands due to disagreement over viral video

By Briana Bindus, Spencer Levering • October 12, 2024
The Pitt College Republicans executive board announced that Pitt’s chapter of Turning Point USA was disbanded in an email sent to about 400 students and community members on Wednesday afternoon.
Satire | Newly obtained Charlie Kirk diary entries reveal deep-seated inner turmoil

Satire | Newly obtained Charlie Kirk diary entries reveal deep-seated inner turmoil

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor • September 23, 2024
The book, titled “Charlie’s Treasures,” turned out to be a secret diary where Kirk recorded his innermost thoughts throughout the duration of his tour. While our organization respects the sanctity of bedazzled journals with a little heart clasp, we feel the student body at least has a right to the information written the day Kirk came to the University of Pittsburgh.
Charlie Kirk and Vivek Ramaswamy listen to a student ask a question during TPUSA’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour event in the Schenley Quadrangle on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk, Vivek Ramaswamy host ‘interactive tabling event,’ draw spectators and protesters

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 20, 2024
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, debated Pitt students in an “interactive tabling event” in the Schenley Quadrangle outside of Holland.
Kristan Hawkins speaks at the Turning Point USA event on Wednesday evening in the O'Hara Student Center.

Turning Point USA speaker Kristan Hawkins draws protest

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Kristan Hawkins, the president and founder of the anti-abortion group Students for Life of America, spoke to a group of fewer than 50 people at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night in the O’Hara Ballroom. Outside, protestors gathered to speak out against Hawkins, who is touring around the United States with the speaking tour “No Abortion, No Exception.”
Candace Owens speaks to students and community members at Turning Point USA at Pitt’s “Live Free Tour” speaker event on Tuesday night in Alumni Hall.

Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point event

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night to an audience of hundreds of students and community members.
Protestors chant outside the Turning Point USA at Pitt’s “Live Free Tour” speaker event with Candace Owens on Tuesday night in Alumni Hall.

Protestors gather outside Alumni Hall to protest TPUSA Candace Owens event

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
A group of protestors gathered outside Alumni Hall on Tuesday evening to protest Turning Point USA at Pitt’s guest speaker, Candace Owens.
Candace Owens speaks to students and community members at Turning Point USA at Pitt’s “Live Free Tour” speaker event on Tuesday night in Alumni Hall.

Photos: Candace Owens speaks to community at TPUSA event

By Nate Yonamine, Hannah Levine, and Bronco York • March 19, 2024

Conservative political commentator Candace Owens spoke at an event sponsored by Turning Point USA at Pitt on Tuesday evening in the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall. The event drew a large crowd of students...

James Lindsay speaks at an event hosted by Turning Point USA at Pitt on Tuesday evening at Alumni Hall.

Turning Point speaker James Lindsay criticizes ‘queer theory,’ draws protest

By Briana Bindus and Khushi Rai • February 21, 2024
James Lindsay, author of “Cynical Theories,” defended his assertion that “queer theory is the doctrine of a religious cult” at Turning Point’s event in Alumni Hall on Tuesday. The event was met with a protest outside of the building organized by Trans Action Building.
James O’Keefe projects a protest flyer during his event at the O’Hara Student Center on Thursday night.

James O’Keefe talks ‘exposing corruption’ at Turning Point USA event

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2023
James O’Keefe, founder of conservative nonprofit Project Veritas, defended his brand of hidden camera stings and encouraged others to adopt it at an event in the O’Hara Student Center on Thursday. The event, hosted by Pitt’s Chapter of Turning Point USA, drew around 75 people.
James O'Keefe speaking with attendees at the 2018 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Pitt’s chapter of Turning Point spends $25,000 to bring James O’Keefe to campus

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • November 3, 2023

Liliana Orozco, president of Turning Point USA at Pitt, said the $25,000 allocated to the organization from Student Government Board will go “completely” toward paying James O’Keefe. Money that...

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