The News Desk at TPN reports on any major events on campus, from protests to political rallies to SGB elections to restaurant openings anything the Pitt community should know about. As editors, we support our amazing staff of reporters and ensure that Pitt’s student body has access to campus news five days per week.
If you have an idea for a story that you want us to cover, a tip to share, or you want to work with us in the newsroom, contact [email protected].
Briana Bindus, News Editor
Hello hello, Pitt News readers! I’m Briana Bindus, the news editor for The Pitt News. This is my second year on the editorial team for the news desk, where last year I was an assistant news editor. My time at TPN officially began two years ago during my sophomore year fall term, where I joined the news desk as a staff writer. Since then, my passion for news has only grown!
As for my studies, I am a senior and a Bachelor of Philosophy candidate in English literature with a double major in communications. I also have a minor in museum studies and a certificate in medieval and renaissance studies. Outside of TPN, I am proud to be the president of Pitt’s Alpha Upsilon Nu chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honors society. I’m also juggling a communications internship and, of course, homework!
When I get a second to myself, you can likely find me spending time cuddling with the unofficial TPN mascot — my cat, Luna. I also enjoy giggling with my roommate, my girlfriend, my parents or anyone else who’s willing to listen to me yap very loudly.
Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor
I’m Amanda Yu, and I am the assistant news editor for The Pitt News alongside Kyra! I’m a junior media and professional communications major minoring in business. I started working at TPN as a freshman on the news desk and have worked as a staff and senior staff writer since joining. My favorite parts about The Pitt News are my incredible coworkers, late night editing with everyone and telling impactful stories! Outside of the office, I love to run, paint and watch old SNL digital shorts. #quaidarmy
Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor
Hi everyone! I’m Kyra McCague, and I’m one of two assistant news editors with Amanda! I began writing for the news desk during my first year and have been here ever since. I love the community at TPN and am excited to keep reporting on all the news on campus this year. Outside of TPN, I’m a junior studying history and nonfiction writing with a minor in Portuguese. When I’m not slogging through hundred page readings or editing in the office, I can be found falling off a rock wall, drinking coffee at RedHawk or bothering my roommates.
