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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

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Guide to navigating SGB’s 2025 election ballot

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer 1:03 am
Nine candidates across three slates are competing for seven board seats, and four candidates are running for president and vice president in the 2025 Student Government Board elections on Mar. 11.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order relating to cryptocurrency in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington.

Climate change in the wake of a second Trump presidency, according to Pitt professors

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer 1:01 am
Environmental science and studies professors at Pitt extract meaning out of President Trump’s climate executive orders and their placement in the current state of climate change.
Opinion | Don’t just say, 'I love you'

Opinion | Don’t just say, ‘I love you’

By Thomas Riley, Opinions Editor 12:55 am
While saying “I love you” is a wonderful reminder that you have strong feelings for the object of your affection, it doesn’t quite communicate what those strong feelings are.
Opinion | Defending 'Cowboy Carter' against backlash after historic Grammy wins

Opinion | Defending ‘Cowboy Carter’ against backlash after historic Grammy wins

By Danae Poteat, Senior Staff Columnist 12:51 am
I saw plenty of people saying that there were lyrically better albums than “Cowboy Carter” and that it wasn't real country. In reality, these were all just pathetic excuses to justify being hateful on the internet because they couldn’t comprehend that “Cowboy Carter” was a complete piece of art that deserved the wins. 
Pitt men’s basketball huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball falls short in nail-biter against North Carolina

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer 12:31 am

On Saturday evening, Pitt men’s basketball faced off against North Carolina, just 11 days after their previous matchup at home in Pittsburgh. After a much needed win over the Tar Heels in their last...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Pitt men’s basketball to travel to UNC just 11 days after their last showdown

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Less than a fortnight ago, Pitt men’s basketball hosted North Carolina in what was described as a “pivotal” game. After a back-and-forth 40 minutes, the Panthers clawed away with a 73-65 win against...

Opinion | The death of expertise and the rise of unqualified leaders

Opinion | The death of expertise and the rise of unqualified leaders

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor February 6, 2025
Everyone has opinions, and with enough confidence, opinions can start to feel like expertise. But that kind of confidence can be dangerous.
Opinion | It doesn’t matter what Elon Musk says — it was a Nazi Salute

Opinion | It doesn’t matter what Elon Musk says — it was a Nazi Salute

By Zion Schenk, Staff Columnist February 6, 2025
On Jan. 20, the day of the presidential inauguration, Elon Musk gave a speech which he concluded with not one, but two Nazi salutes. Although the gesture was obvious and easily identifiable as a Nazi salute, many people are arguing that it was instead just an awkward gesture. 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts Super Bowl LIX

By The Pitt News Staff February 6, 2025

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...

A Pitt women’s basketball player attempts a layup during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball earns second ACC win, fueled by 33 point First Quarter

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt women's basketball (10-16, 2-9 ACC) dominated Boston College (13-12, 4-8 ACC) 79-66 on Thursday night. The victory marked Pitt’s second in the ACC this season, matching last season's total. After...

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