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07/02/2025

Assistant Opinions Editor Livia LaMarca reflects on the dangers of Trump's nepotic choices and the general dismissal of expertise both among the electorate and in government.

Everyone has opinions, and with enough confidence, opinions can start to feel like expertise. But that kind of confidence can be dangerous.

07/02/2025

Less than a fortnight ago, Pitt men’s basketball hosted North Carolina and will now play their ACC foe again in hopes of a massive away win.

Eagles, propelled by Hurts and the “Tush Push” soar past Chiefs, 28-25 // Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer They say luck runs out. Well, for America’s sake, let’s hope the same applies to devil magic. Fortunately for those hate-watching the Chiefs or peers from “outside Philly,” the Eagl...

07/02/2025

With Super Bowl LIX right around the corner, The Pitt News sports desk shared its hot takes on the big game.

Eagles, propelled by Hurts and the “Tush Push” soar past Chiefs, 28-25 // Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer They say luck runs out. Well, for America’s sake, let’s hope the same applies to devil magic. Fortunately for those hate-watching the Chiefs or peers from “outside Philly,” the Eagl...

07/02/2025

Pitt Asian Student Association and Asian Studies Center collaborate to take over Posvar’s Global Hub with a hybrid art exhibit that displays art pieces of many different mediums all created by students.

The TV wall at Posvar’s Global Hub flickers quickly through a collection of artworks. In one of them, which is a paper and graphite work showcased on the screen, a little girl presses her face up to her uncle, giggling as she pecks his cheek. Her uncle gives the viewer a small smile. Red paper...

07/02/2025

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 27 that froze all federal grants and loans, which includes a freeze on funding from the NIH. With funding up in the air, researchers at Pitt are feeling uncertain and worried about the future of their careers and work.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 27 that froze all federal grants and loans, which includes a freeze on funding from the NIH. With funding up in the air, researchers at Pitt are feeling uncertain and worried about the future of their careers and work.

05/02/2025

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05/02/2025

Latino organizations in Pittsburgh prepare for the effects of the recent immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.

Latino organizations in Pittsburgh prepare for the effects of the recent immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.

04/02/2025

The 2025 SGB election is approaching, and students will have the opportunity to vote for their next campus leaders. With important events and dates ahead, students can get involved, learn about the candidates and voice opinions in student body leadership.

The 2025 SGB election is approaching, and students will have the opportunity to vote for their next campus leaders. With important events and dates ahead, students can get involved, learn about the candidates and voice opinions in student body leadership.

04/02/2025

Staff writer Sage Rosenfeld reviews Mac Miller’s second posthumously released album, “Balloonerism,” giving fans a cohesive collection of Miller’s old, unreleased work that continues to show how ahead of his time he was.

Pittsburgh rap legend Mac Miller’s seventh studio album, “Balloonerism,” was released by Warner Records on Jan. 17. Talk of Miller’s recent album began in November of last year at Tyler, The Creator’s music festival, “Camp Flog Gnaw.” This is the second posthumous album from Miller’s...

04/02/2025

Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt’s Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi’s legal action against the Board’s alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.

Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt’s Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi’s legal action against the Board’s alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.

04/02/2025

FAFSA was delayed for students this year, and the Pitt Financial Aid Office shares what to do about it.

The yearly cycle of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently delayed for the second year in a row. Normally, FAFSA opens on October 1 each year but, this year it was delayed until December 1.

04/02/2025

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03/02/2025

With February marking Black History Month, The Pitt News compiled a list of events occurring on and off campus that celebrate Pittsburgh’s Black community.

With February marking Black History Month, The Pitt News compiled a list of events occurring on and off campus that celebrate Pittsburgh’s Black community.

03/02/2025

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03/02/2025

Student Government Board issued a statement on Saturday evening regarding the conduct hearing process and the University’s communication regarding Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt.

Student Government Board issued a statement on Saturday evening regarding the conduct hearing process and the University’s communication regarding Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt.

03/02/2025

The Pitt News Editorial Board argues that anti-DEI rhetoric is and always has been anti-Black rhetoric.

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.

03/02/2025

Pitt wrestling dominated Duke 42-0 on Saturday, sparing the Panthers from a winless sports weekend.

Pitt wrestling’s domination over Duke on Saturday was the only win the Panthers mustered this weekend, but individual Panthers fared well this past weekend. Women’s basketball Pitt women’s basketball (9-14, 1-9 ACC) took to the road this weekend, losing out to Stanford 58-46 (11-10, 3-7 ACC) o...