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New H1-B visa fee causes speculation on potential effects at Pitt

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer

The Trump administration has instituted a $100,000 worker visa application fee, giving Pitt a potential new cost to worry about.

Top Stories

The North American Tour Boleyn Company of “SIX.”

Review | ‘SIX’ reclaims a forgotten and broken narrative

By Tessa Powers, Contributing Editor

Featuring six incredible solos, three group numbers and platform-heeled boots, “SIX” is a reimagined take on the story of the marriages of Henry VIII....

Opinion | Privacy in the public eye: Overly comfortable viewership and comments

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Government shutdown’s effect on Pitt remains uncertain

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News

Government shutdown’s effect on Pitt remains uncertain

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor

The federal government shutdown is in its second week, and its potential effects on Pitt are currently unclear. After Republicans and Democrats in the...

Police blotter: Oct. 2 – Oct. 8

6:01 am

Thursday, October 2 Officers assisted City police with a hit-and-run of an unattended vehicle on O’Hara Street. An officer took a report and issued...

New H1-B visa fee causes speculation on potential effects at Pitt

6:00 am

The Trump administration has instituted a $100,000 worker visa application fee, giving Pitt a potential new cost to worry about. H1-B visas are a...

Opinions

Opinion | Privacy in the public eye: Overly comfortable viewership and comments

By Sierra O'Neil, Senior Staff Writer

The internet has blurred the lines between public and private information, leading to significant debates about what constitutes privacy. Many creators...

Opinion | What your Oakland housing location says about you

October 8, 2025

Youtuber James Charles with "cancelled" illustrations.

Column | Cancel culture doesn’t actually cancel

October 7, 2025

Sports

What Pitt fans should know about FSU before their matchup

By Thomas Widaman, FSView Staff Writer

Florida State football and head coach Mike Norvell face a crucial turning point after falling to 3-2 following a 28-22 loss to in-state rival No. 2 University...

Can you dig it? What Olivia Babcock’s improved defensive game means for Pitt volleyball

6:00 am

Most athletes would feel accomplished after being titled AVCA National Freshman of the Year. Most athletes would take a breather after earning the recognition...

Three keys to victory against No. 25 Florida State

6:00 am

Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi must have felt the sky falling on his Panthers’ season. Multiple blown leads to Louisville and interceptions from...

Culture

Review | ‘SIX’ reclaims a forgotten and broken narrative

By Tessa Powers, Contributing Editor

Featuring six incredible solos, three group numbers and platform-heeled boots, “SIX” is a reimagined take on the story of the marriages of Henry VIII....

The sounds of Sombr’s symphonies shake the Petersen Events Center

October 8, 2025

“In a room full of people,” fans look for Sombr. On Oct. 5, Shane Michael Boose, better known as Sombr, successfully sold out his first arena show...

Review | ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is Taylor Swift’s shallowest performance yet

October 7, 2025

Taylor Swift has officially entered a new era with the Oct. 3 release of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift is still singing about...

TOP STORIES

Review | ‘SIX’ reclaims a forgotten and broken narrative

By Tessa Powers, Contributing Editor • 6:59 am

Opinion | Privacy in the public eye: Overly comfortable viewership and comments

By Sierra O'Neil, Senior Staff Writer • 6:30 am

Government shutdown’s effect on Pitt remains uncertain

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor • 6:02 am

What Pitt fans should know about FSU before their matchup

By Thomas Widaman, FSView Staff Writer • 6:00 am

Can you dig it? What Olivia Babcock’s improved defensive game means for Pitt volleyball

By Ava Nicholas, Senior Staff Writer • 6:00 am

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Pennsylvania Midterm Elections
November 7, 2022

New H1-B visa fee causes speculation on potential effects at Pitt

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • 6:00 am

The Trump administration has instituted a $100,000 worker visa application fee, giving Pitt a potential new cost to worry about.

NEWS

Police blotter: Oct. 2 – Oct. 8

By News Editors • 6:01 am

First-year overenrollment shifts new students into a hotel and fraternity complex

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Students light candles in remembrance of those killed in the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel at a commemorative event on the WPU lawn on October 6, 2025.

Jewish and pro-Palestinian organizations hold commemorations for Oct. 7

By Addison Quinn and Maggie Mull • October 8, 2025

SGB addresses on-campus construction, discusses biology laboratory requirements

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Pitt programs receive recognition in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking

By Cassie Klotz, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Three Things

TPN Things to Know

Today is National Pierogi Day!
On this day in 1992, the Ottawa Senators competed in their first NHL game
The University of Pittsburgh will host a Faculty Assembly and the Mindset Matters On The Go Mini Series virtually

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Taylor Swift (Life of a Show Girl)

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