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‘This is our moment’: Corey O’Connor elected as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

Josh Imhof & Charlotte Shields-Rossi | features editor and a&e editor After being elected mayor in 2005, Bob O’Connor stood on a corner in Squirrel Hill holding signs that thanked Pittsburghers for their support. Two decades later, his son, Corey O’Connor, returned to Squirrel Hill on Wednesday to hold up signs of his own as the new Pittsburgh mayor-elect. On Nov. 4, O’Connor was elected … Continue reading ‘This is our moment’: Corey O’Connor elected as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor

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Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer Gerrymandering, closed primaries, ballot measures. For those who don’t really know what any of those mean, you’re not alone. Before writing this article, I’m embarrassed to say, I couldn’t define them off the cuff myself. Most of us have probably heard the terms before, but they often seem to pop up in conversations where it goes without a dumbed-down definition. … Continue reading Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

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Stars and Stripes: A symbol of unity for Americans

09/10/20 Staff Editorial Even as a nation that has adopted the value of freedom as foundational to its identity, threats toward the freedom of the U.S. press have been consistent and increasing in the past four years. The most recent victim: Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has served soldiers overseas for over a century. Last week, multiple national news outlets released reports that … Continue reading Stars and Stripes: A symbol of unity for Americans

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GOP nominee Donald Trump wins U.S. presidency

Wins in key battleground states Pennsylvania, Ohio spur Trump to victory in closely contested race Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Running as an outsider the entire campaign, Republican Party nominee Donald Trump delivered a stunning upset in a close race over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, becoming the 45th President of the United States. The real estate mogul and former host of “The Apprentice” engineered … Continue reading GOP nominee Donald Trump wins U.S. presidency

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