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A student walks through the new Hillman Library main entrance on Schenley Drive.

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor

After over seven years of construction, the University quietly finished renovations for Hillman Library on May 8. The final phase of renovations included a three-story glass atrium facing Schenley Plaza, 16 new study rooms and an open-roof patio on the third floor.

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Right-side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to hit the ball at the volleyball game against Notre Dame in the Fitzgerald Field House

Pitt loses season opener to Nebraska

By Matthew Scabilloni

Pitt volleyball gave itself the toughest possible test to start the season — a road game against the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Nebraska. And...

Two Pitt students smile with plant seeds while tabling for the Plant 2 Plate club.

Opinion | The club fair is worth the hike up Cardiac Hill

August 11, 2025

A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus drives down Sixth Avenue, Downtown.

Opinion | The ultimate guide to Pitt student perks

August 11, 2025

News

Iconic Pitt ‘Side Aid’ shuts down, highlights concern for Oakland food desert

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer

Belovedly known as “Side Aid” to Pitt students, the 209 Atwood St. storefront closed in May. The store’s absence highlights a growing resource desert...

New apartments and grocery store aim to fill gaps for students, faculty and residents

August 11, 2025

A new apartment building is coming to 3401 Blvd. of the Allies. But, it isn’t just housing — the new space is slated to have a grocery store on the...

Pitt alumni to receive compensation for atypical college experiences in 2020

August 11, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitt students and professionals attended classes and meetings virtually. Some students, who felt they “lacked the true...

Opinions

Opinion | The club fair is worth the hike up Cardiac Hill

By Tessa Powers, Assistant Opinions Editor

To the many students new at the University of Pittsburgh, the Involvement Fair may very well seem like a skippable event. It takes place at the tailend...

The exterior of Divvy's Coffee and Buns on Forbes Avenue.

Opinion | The best bites and sips on Pitt’s campus

August 11, 2025

Opinion | The ultimate guide to Pitt student perks

August 11, 2025

Sports

Pitt loses season opener to Nebraska

By Matthew Scabilloni

Pitt volleyball gave itself the toughest possible test to start the season — a road game against the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Nebraska. And...

2024 season recap: what new students missed from Pitt football in 2024

August 13, 2025

It’s a strange feeling for new students who missed Pitt football’s up-and-down 2024 campaign. They couldn’t experience some of the most improbable...

The year of success — Pitt men’s soccer 2025 season preview

August 13, 2025

As the 2025 college soccer season approaches, Pitt men’s soccer is poised to make another deep postseason run. After a historic 2024 campaign highlighted...

Culture

A new student’s guide to Pittsburgh neighborhoods

By Grace Longworth, Managing Editor

If you’re a student new to the Pittsburgh area, don’t get too comfortable in Oakland. Pittsburgh is home to 90 distinct neighborhoods, each with its...

Review | ‘Everything Is Tuberculosis’ is an engaging and accessible exploration of tuberculosis, people and the world as we know it

April 22, 2025

Most novelists don’t stop their award-winning young adult novel writing to take a deep dive into tuberculosis and write a brief history/explorative case...

Heinz Memorial Chapel’s ‘Poetry in Vision & Voice’ exhibition honors life, legacy of janet jai

April 21, 2025

Throughout the month of April, the visual and written works of late artist, writer, activist and community member janet jai have adorned the main hall...