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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
Bellefield Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue in Oakland.

Pitt religious orgs adapt to COVID-19 guidelines

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
For religious organizations at Pitt, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a serious challenge, as most typically focus on fostering community and togetherness.
‘Pretty exhausting’: Student EMTs describe work during COVID-19 pandemic

‘Pretty exhausting’: Student EMTs describe work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Pitt students who are also EMTs said the COVID-19 pandemic has added extra stress to the job.
A Pitt student wears a mask.

‘Appalled’: Pitt professor compared mask-wearing to the Holocaust

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • February 7, 2022
A Jewish Pitt student expressed concerns regarding their instructor, Vasili Rukhadze, comparing mask-wearing to the Holocaust in class last week. Pitt officials said the faculty member’s comments “stand in direct opposition to our values.”
SGB candidates introduce themselves at “Meet the Candidates” event

SGB candidates introduce themselves at “Meet the Candidates” event

By Kendall Swift, For The Pitt News • February 4, 2022
In preparation for the upcoming election, Student Government Board held a “Meet the Candidates” event on Wednesday night at Nordy’s Place. At the event, the two presidential and twelve board candidates introduced themselves and talked about their initiatives.
Police Blotter: Jan. 18 - Feb. 3

Police Blotter: Jan. 18 – Feb. 3

By News Editors • February 4, 2022
Pitt police reported drug law violations, theft and underage drinking citations in this week’s police blotter.
Halket Street in Oakland.

Gainey hears mixed feelings on Oakland Crossings at town hall

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
Mayor Ed Gainey held a virtual town hall to discuss the Oakland Crossings project on Wednesday. As part of his 30-day pause on the proposal, Gainey listened to comments from students and residents at the town hall.
Robert Patterson, left, and Robin Brooks discuss Brooks’ new book “Class Interpretations: Inequality and Division in African Diasporic Women’s Fiction” at a Tuesday Zoom event organized by the African Studies Department and the University Library System.

Pitt professor talks new book, class disparities and Black women’s literature

By Allison Radziwon, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2022
The Africana Studies Department and the University Library System held an event on Tuesday on Zoom to discuss Brooks’ new book, “Class Interruptions: Inequality and Division in African Diasporic Women's Fiction.”
While cases on Pitt campuses are high, case severity remains largely mild or asymptomatic according to a CMRO email.

Pitt adds 291 new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 25

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 3, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 241 students and 50 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Nov. 9.

Elections code changes aim to prevent repeat of chaotic 2021 election

By Kiera Ledermann, Senior Staff Writer • February 2, 2022
After last year’s tumultuous election, Student Government Board established a task force to review what happened.
Pitt’s Political Science Student Association hosted a virtual event last Friday featuring Zubair Rezwan, a former translator for the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan.

‘Everyone wants to live’: Zubair Rezwan reflects on journalism career in Afghanistan

By Abby Cardilli, Staff Writer • February 2, 2022
After resettling in the United States, Zubair Rezwan said living in this new country compared to Afghanistan was like time traveling.
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