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
Holly Hickling is campaigning as an independent candidate for magisterial district judge for the West End of Pittsburgh in next Tuesday’s municipal election. Hickling works at the School of Pharmacy as a senior programs evaluation specialist in the program evaluations research unit.

‘I knew I needed to move up’: Holly Hickling runs for magisterial district judge

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • October 28, 2021
Holly Hickling had no intention of running for magisterial district judge prior to the May 2021 primary election. But an unopposed primary race for the seat sparked her concern for how the position would be occupied, and led her to enter the race herself.
Police Blotter Oct. 20 - Oct. 27

Police Blotter Oct. 20 – Oct. 27

By News Editors • October 28, 2021
A stolen vehicle, retail theft and two reports of criminal mischief in this week’s police blotter.
The Pitt CoVax Center is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals once the CDC releases guidance about boosters and vaccination for children ages 5-11.

Pitt adds 37 new COVID-19 cases since Oct. 20

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 28, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 23 students and 14 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday evening.

SGB remembers Tree of Life massacre, discusses election code bill

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
SGB held a moment of silence for the Tree of Life massacre Tuesday night, as well as discussed the conclusion of Mental Health Awareness Month, Year of Data and Society grants, an SGB Elections Code bill and voting day accomodations, among other topics.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Football, Halloween makeup and more: Family Weekend events roundup

By Millicent Watt, Assistant News Editor • October 27, 2021
Pitt’s Family Weekend will take place this Friday and Saturday. Registered families will be able to attend different events throughout the weekend. Here’s a list of events for Pitt families to look forward to.
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. discussed the Carnegie Mellon University 2022 Institutional Master Plan, alongside the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, at their meeting Tuesday night.

OPDC discusses CMU Institutional Master Plan

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
Carnegie Mellon University officials presented long-term campus development proposals on Tuesday to community members at an Oakland Planning and Development Corp. meeting.
The Nov. 2 general election takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will decide several municipal appointments.

Your guide to the Nov. 2 municipal election

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
Pittsburgh voters will be able to decide several municipal appointments — including the new mayor — when polls open for the Nov. 2 general election.
Shreya Babu, a junior sociology and administrative justice major, is the president and founder of Women in Law at Pitt.

‘Women In’ orgs work to empower women in male-dominated fields

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
The various “Women In” student organizations at Pitt aim to support and encourage women in male dominated fields through learning opportunities, guest speakers and mentorships.
Hand-painted stones in the courtyard of East End Cooperative Ministries at the second annual “Service Setting Stones of Love and Hope” in Squirrel Hill on Sunday. ​​

Service event commemorates Tree of Life massacre, spreads positivity through art

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • October 24, 2021
Kesher Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the 10.27 Healing Partnership and Repair the World Pittsburgh, hosted “Service Setting Stones of Love and Hope,” a commemorative service event where community members painted stones to place around Pittsburgh.
Pitt’s new Gift Acceptance and Naming policy went into effect on April 27 and established the standards and requirements for the acceptance of gifts and naming on behalf of the University.

Pitt’s new gift acceptance and naming policy upholds ‘academic freedom’ for faculty

By Quentin Tan, For The Pitt News • October 24, 2021
Pitt released a new Gift Acceptance and Naming policy — which went into effect on April 27 — that established updated standards and requirements for the acceptance of gifts and naming on behalf of the University campuswide.
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