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Over the past week, President-elect Donald Trump began announcing his nominations for Cabinet secretaries — which are unremarkable at best and incredibly concerning at worst. While it would take several articles to properly appraise all of them, The Pitt News Editorial Board elected to briefly tackle a few of Trump’s most notable appointees.

Surrounded by the progressive atmosphere on many college campuses, I was confident that Kamala Harris would secure the presidency, especially in states that have reliably voted blue for decades. Perhaps I was too optimistic, bolstered by Harris’ strong debate performances, savvy social media campaigning and excitement in younger audiences to Joe Biden. I believed she would decisively defeat Trump.

Pitt women’s basketball defeats Delaware State 80-45 in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

From eating classic and abstract Thanksgiving foods to getting extra hours of sleep or enjoying a breather from schoolwork, students are looking forward to Thanksgiving break next week. The nine-day break comes near the end of the fall semester, giving burnt-out students some relief from their busy lives.

Don’t Be a Stranger is a biweekly lifestyle column that feels like catching up with a friend over a cup of coffee.

A Good Hill to Die On is a weekly blog touching on the struggles of college students — and whether they’re that big of a deal.

Meaning at the Movies is a biweekly blog that analyzes the depth and beauty behind different films.

On this episode of “The Pitt News Sports Podcast,” assistant sports editor Matthew Scabilloni talks with Cat Flood, an outside hitter for Pitt Volleyball. Flood talks about life as a graduate student, as well as her position in the ACC.

Senior midfielder Casper Grening (11) looks to pass on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

A student creates a junk journal in Hillman Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20.