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
Opinion | Democrats should be concerned with shifts in blue strongholds

Opinion | Democrats should be concerned with shifts in blue strongholds

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Contributing Editor • November 22, 2024
Recent election results in such states have raised eyebrows nationwide, suggesting a deeper shift in voter sentiment rooted in overlooked local issues, demographic changes and evolving political attitudes. Why did so many voters abandon the Democratic Party, and what does this say about the shifting priorities in these communities?
Teaching assistant professor of political science Jacob Schiller poses for a portrait.

Political science experts weigh in on 2024 election results

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
As many Americans continue to process Republican victories this election cycle, political scientists have begun developing theories on what societal shifts caused the electorate to swing in President-elect Trump’s favor.
Editorial | Who to blame while waiting for election results

Editorial | Who to blame while waiting for election results

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 4, 2024
In the not-unlikely scenario that you are sitting at home on Thursday night watching CNN and wondering why our lousy state is still an undecided gray on the map, make sure you know who to get angry at.
The election warehouse.

Inside the election warehouse: A look at Allegheny County’s vote counting process

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
With Election Day just four days away, Allegheny County officials are working hard to ensure every vote is counted accurately. On Wednesday, The Pitt News toured the Allegheny Election Warehouse, where officials expect to process up to 952,305 ballots on Nov. 5.
How to vote and participate in the 2024 presidential election

How to vote and participate in the 2024 presidential election

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024
With the 2024 general election almost two weeks away, students should be aware of all the information necessary to vote.
Opinion | Our moral and civic duty as students in a swing state

Opinion | Our moral and civic duty as students in a swing state

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 20, 2024

I was born and raised in Illinois and in the Chicago suburbs. While I certainly experienced my fair share of political diversity, I never had any doubts that our federal senators, many of our representatives...

The panther statue outside the William Pitt Union wears a Pitt Votes t-shirt in honor of Election Day on Tuesday.

SGB’s proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day nearing approval

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2024
An SGB proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day is nearing approval from the Calendar Committee.
Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

Who students are voting for in the 2023 PA general election

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • November 5, 2023

Caleb Buzard said voting is the most important and efficient way for students to make a difference in their community.  “As young people, we can be boxed out from places of power, and that can create...

Panthers on Politics | Upcoming 2023 Election

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager • October 20, 2023

Panthers on Politics hosts Ruby Scupp, Josie Cantelmo and Claire Gatz sit down with Olivia Pinocci-Wrightsman, a member of Pitt Votes and intern at Civic Influencers, to discuss important details regarding...

"I Voted" stickers at an early voting location Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

Op-Ed | Many Pitt students are disenfranchised, upcoming bills can change that

By Joshua Summers, Mechanical Engineering Major • September 18, 2023
There are 1.2 million independent voters financing primaries, watching their friends go out to vote and being barred from the democratic process by the state. I’m one of them.
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