Impeachment Trial Rundown
By Bethany Brubeck Now that this trial has started, what can we expect? What’s this trial’s timeline? Here’s the basics you should know. Background: As a reminder: the trial that begins today places two...
Category: Current Topics
General Elections are Here: How to Make an Informed Vote
By Cassie Maz Local elections are Tuesday November 5, and polling locations will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. In Allegheny County, voting results will determine whether DA incumbent Stephen Zappala will...
Opinion | Food Insecurity Isn’t Funny
By: Madison Ricker On Wednesday, September 25th, a controversial article was published by The Pitt News criticizing “prowling upperclassmen” asking to be swiped in to the University’s largest dining hall, Market Central. The “Market...
Active Minds Brings ‘Send Silence Packing’ to Pitt
By: Cassie Maz On Friday, Active Minds, a national nonprofit organization that aims to facilitate conversations about mental health, set up an exhibit on the Cathedral of Learning’s lawn called Send Silence Packing. Pitt...
Midterm Election Recap: Democrats Take House, GOP Expands Senate Lead in Historic Night
By: Benjamin Page After seeing record-breaking turnout on Election Night, Democrats took back control of the House of Representatives while Republicans knocked off several red-state Democrats, increasing their margin in the Senate. The election...
Can the GOP Maintain Party Unity in the Time of Trump?
By: Daniel Keller For those who have seen the Netflix original series House of Cards, the vital role that the congressional whip plays in Congress is evident. The show, through its protagonist Frank Underwood,...
The Problem with Parran Hall
By: Morgan Gilmer Last month, the statue of Stephen Foster was removed from its place next to Schenley Plaza in Oakland. The removal comes after years of controversy as the statue depicts Foster, the...
Walk In Our Shoes: The Harassment and Danger That Women Face
Sexual harassment is not just an issue that women face – it affects men and nonbinary individuals as well, and this should be noted. The editor and author both acknowledge that the language within...
Diplomacy v Radicalism: A Look at the African Diaspora in “Black Panther”
By: Dakota Arnold Black Panther is game changing. Not just for the ethos of Hollywood, but also for its representation of a culture and the social/political themes that it conveys about our current events....
“Domination Dotard”: What Does a Nuclear North Korea Mean for the Future?
By: Daniel Keller The Winter Olympics are ramping up to be one of the most interesting yet. Athletes from around the world are looking to make their mark on the world and make their...
