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
The Commuter Student Lounge in Nordy’s Place.

Winter weather makes commuting more difficult, students say

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
For Daniel Antantis, and other Pitt students who commute to campus, the recent string of poor and inconsistent weather has made the commute “a disaster.”
A courtroom in the U.S. Courthouse and Post Office on Grant Street in Downtown.

Trial date set for former Pitt strength coach’s suit over alleged age, race discrimination

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • February 13, 2022
A trial for former Pitt strength and conditioning coach Tim Beltz’s civil lawsuit against Pitt is set for Oct. 17 at the federal courthouse Downtown.
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union.

Pitt to discipline nine staff, three faculty not complying with vaccine mandate

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 13, 2022
Pitt has begun the process of terminating the nine staff members, and disciplining the three faculty members, who are not in compliance with the University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A KN95 mask.

Ex-Pitt official admits to to stealing more than 13,000 masks from the University

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 11, 2022
Pitt’s former emergency management director Christopher Casamento admitted on Wednesday to stealing more than 13,000 masks from the University and selling them on eBay for profit.
Police Blotter: Feb. 3 - Feb. 10

Police Blotter: Feb. 3 – Feb. 10

By News Editors • February 11, 2022
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, theft and underage drinking citations in this week’s police blotter.
Zach Conley, a junior marketing major who lived in isolation housing for two days, stands on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

Students in Pitt isolation housing describe maintenance, communication issues

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Students in Pitt isolation housing in January said they experienced a range of problems, from poor communication to maintenance and cleanliness issues. A Pitt spokesperson said the University is committed to “safety, cleanliness and comfort” in isolation housing.
The sixth floor of the William Pitt Union.

Student organizations navigate limited space in WPU sixth floor

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
While CCLD organizations are striving toward similar goals, the current configuration has them working “on top of each other” and fighting for their own space on campus, according to the vice president of Rainbow Alliance
The suspect in Thursday’s robbery on Fifth Avenue in Oakland in a multi-colored windbreaker jacket and a dark colored hat.

Man arrested, detained after overnight assault in Oakland

By Rebecca Johnson, Managing Editor • February 11, 2022
City police arrested Jason Moran, 28, after a Thursday morning robbery and assault in Oakland.
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 153 new COVID-19 cases since Feb. 8

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 10, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 122 students and 31 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Feb. 2 to 8.
A Pitt police vest.

Pitt police issue crime alert after robbery, assault

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 10, 2022
Pitt police issued a crime alert Thursday morning detailing a reported robbery and assault in the 4000 block of Fifth Avenue.
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