By Hannah Schneider and Adaugoamaji Nwankpa
1:27 am
Tracy K. Smith currently serves as the 52nd Poet Laureate of the United States. Smith was the latest speaker in the “Poets Aloud” series Wednesday evening.
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
12:20 am
The Panther’s seniors can be credited for Pitt’s miraculous turnover and record breaking season. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi will use this senior group as an example for years to come and will remember the first class he coached from freshmen to seniors for one thing — their work ethic.
By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News
November 15, 2018
The musical “The Last Five Years” opened on Nov. 14 and will continue in the Studio Theatre til Nov. 18. The show is entirely student run.
Luxury housing places Oakland gentrification on the horizon
As new luxury apartment buildings rise over Oakland’s skyline, gentrification and rising rents may also be on the horizon. In recent years, Forbes and Fifth avenues and the corner of Craig Street...
Committee hears student concerns regarding divestment
The road toward Pitt divestment has been long — involving urges from student groups like Fossil Free Pitt Coalition, sit-ins in the Cathedral of Learning and countless painted banners. But on Wednesday,...
Students’ lovable pet companions: A hassle and a help
Having a loyal, fluffy companion to call your own seems like every college student’s dream, but the excitement of owning a lovable pet during your four years has both its highs and lows. For junior...
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
1:07 am
Joyce Fienberg, a victim of the Tree of Life Shooting, was a Pitt researcher for 25 years.
By Emily Wolfe and Andrew O'Brien
November 15, 2018
On his tour of college campuses this fall, conservative author and political commentator Ben Shapiro has spoken to sold-out rooms on visits that have become famous for protests and controversy.
By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Students don't usually spurge on top-of-the-line living arrangements, but Oakland is seeing a rise in the construction of luxurious apartments.
By Hannah Bailey
While the creation of a Socially Responsible Investing Committee and its holding of a public forum does show a step in the right direction, whether the University follows through in actually reassessing the ethics of its investments remains to be seen.
By Mackenzie Oster, For The Pitt News
Trump’s initial response to the Pittsburgh shooting was to suggest the addition of armed guards in places of worship and a stricter implementation of the death penalty. Both of Trump’s suggestions model the behavior that they seek to prevent — the addition of more violence and death to society.
