The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

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

The Pitt News
Police Blotter: March 31 - April 6

Police Blotter: March 31 – April 6

By News Editors • April 7, 2022
Pitt police reported aggravated assault, criminal mischief and liquor law violations in this week’s police blotter.
Amy Raslevich (left), a PhD candidate for Health Services Research and Policy in Pitt’s School of Public Health.

Pitt PhD candidate invited to White House for advocacy work

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022
When Amy Raslevich answered a FaceTime call on March 23, she had no idea former President Barack Obama would be on the other end.
Members of Ruckus outside the Cathedral of Learning.

‘Letting go and having fun’: Ruckus brings improv comedy to Pitt

By Samantha Salz, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022
Christopher Matthews, a member of Pitt’s Ruckus improv comedy troupe, said the group makes the art of improv accessible to anyone.
According to a recent CMRO email, COVID-19 cases on campus are “mild and low in number.”

Pitt adds 56 new COVID-19 cases since March 30

By Martha Layne, News Editor • April 7, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 44 students and 12 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 30 to April 5.
The Twentieth Century Club building, located at 4201 Bigelow Blvd., across Parkman Avenue from the Chevron Science Center.

Pitt has no finalized plans for historic Twentieth Century Club

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • April 6, 2022
Pitt purchased the Twentieth Century Club building in March 2020 for $4.95 million. A University spokesperson said Pitt intends “to preserve it in this historic district,” but hasn’t decided on any concrete plans for the building.
Kathryn Lavelle (left) and Steve Schurr, representatives from Pitt Eats, speak at Student Government Board’s weekly meeting in Nordy's Place on Tuesday night.

SGB hosts Pitt Eats reps, discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • April 6, 2022
Representatives from Pitt Dining made an appearance at SGB’s Tuesday evening meeting for a Q&A, where the team addressed concerns about meal plans and shared future dining plans.
Oakland Avenue in Oakland.

Oakland Plan nearing adoption as official City policy

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
The Oakland Plan, touted by the City as a vision for a more livable, accessible and equitable neighborhood, is nearing the end of its journey toward adoption as official City policy.
Hannah Jones, left, Garrett Sisk and Wilson Biggs of the Pitt Birding Club birdwatch at Frick Park on Sunday morning.

Through the binoculars: Pitt ‘birders’ find friends, passions and fun

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2022
On a campus full of stressed-out college students worrying about finals and post-graduation plans, Pitt’s birdwatching and ornithology club finds joy in the simple things of life.
A virtual panel called “Reflections on Africana Studies at Pitt” hosted by the Department of Africana Studies on Friday.

‘Seized the time’: Panelists discuss past, present and future of Africana studies at Pitt

By Samantha Salz, For The Pitt News • April 3, 2022
To honor its 50th anniversary, Pitt’s Africana studies department hosted a series of four, one-day virtual symposium panels last week under the title “Reckoning and Re-envisioning: Africana Studies at 50 and Beyond.”
A Black Action Society T-shirt.

Black Action Society calls for better communication on 2020 demands

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 3, 2022
Destiny Mann, president of Pitt’s Black Action Society, said the University has made progress on the organization’s 2020 demands. But she said communication with students about how initiatives are progressing has not been frequent, nor detailed, enough.
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