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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Starbucks at Amos Hall on Fifth Avenue.

NLRB to mail union ballots for Amos Hall Starbucks, tally results on May 6

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board will mail ballots this Thursday to Starbucks employees deciding whether to unionize the coffee chain’s Amos Hall location on Pitt’s campus. The board will then count the ballots on May 6.
Pitt students pray Maghrib, the Evening Prayer, during the Muslim Student Association’s iftar in the William Pitt Union last Thursday night.

‘Striving for a collective goodness’: Pitt students observe Ramadan

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is observed through a 30-day period of fasting from dawn until dusk. Pitt’s Muslim Student Association runs twice-weekly iftars at sundown, which are the meals held each evening to mark the end of the daily fast.
The Pittsburgh Athletic Association building under construction in fall 2020.

No updates in tenant search for Walnut Capital’s PAA building

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • April 17, 2022
There are no updates on Walnut Capital’s efforts to secure tenants for the historic Pittsburgh Athletic Association building on Fifth Avenue. The Shadyside-based developer announced last June that it completed construction and restoration of the six-story building.
Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2022
Cancer dashed Alex Officer’s dreams of one day playing in the NFL. Rather than dwelling on it, Officer has taken the opportunity to try and become the next great college football coach and mold the next proud Pitt men.
News desk says ‘so long’ to graduating seniors

News desk says ‘so long’ to graduating seniors

By Martha Layne, News Editor • April 17, 2022
The news desk is bidding farewell to two graduating seniors, both of whom rightfully earned their titles of senior staff writer.
Ruskin Hall.

Ruskin goes green with new composting program

By Samantha Salz, Staff Writer • April 15, 2022
The Compost Collective, made up of Amanda Lee, Celeste Calderon and Fiona Benge, piloted a composting program for students living in Ruskin Hall last month. The collective aims to make composting an easy and routine practice for students living in apartment-style residence halls.
The Pitt Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday.

‘Leaves me a little salty:’ Faculty Assembly discusses travel policy, campus safety

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • April 15, 2022
The Faculty Assembly met on Wednesday to discuss the current travel policy, academic freedom and campus safety.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Exclusive: Gallagher says Pitt must take state funding battle seriously

By Jon Moss, Allison Radziwon, and Colm Slevin • April 15, 2022
Pitt’s state funding and resulting tuition discount for Pennsylvania students is in doubt, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said in an exclusive interview with The Pitt News. He said the issues are not due to the state budget itself, but instead what he described as “leverage.”
The CMRO said they “continue to keep a close eye” on case numbers.

Pitt adds 84 new COVID-19 cases since April 6

By Allison Radziwon, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 68 students and 16 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from April 6 to April 12.
Police Blotter: April 7 - April 12

Police Blotter: April 7 – April 12

By News Editors • April 14, 2022
Pitt police reported criminal mischief, underage drinking and indecent exposure in this week’s police blotter.
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