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
Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh hosted the Pittsburgh Climate Strike on Friday to fight for three demands — represent youth in local climate decisions, ban fracking and tax big businesses in order to create more green infrastructure.

Climate strike marches for climate justice, youth representation in local climate decisions

By Quentin Tan, For The Pitt News • September 27, 2021
Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh hosted the Pittsburgh Climate Strike on Friday starting at Schenley Plaza to fight for three demands — represent youth in local climate decisions, ban fracking and tax big businesses for green infrastructure.
Pitt students gather at the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday night for the annual Homecoming Fireworks and Laser show.

Students reflect on first in-person Homecoming since 2019

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
With a new semester underway, students reflected on their Homecoming weekend, which was the first in-person Homecoming for first-year and sophomore students.
De'Jovia Davis (left) and Ian Montelius (right) receive the Spirit of Pitt awards at Saturday's Homecoming game at Heinz Field.

Meet this Year’s Spirit of Pitt Winners — De’Jovia Davis and Ian Montelius

By Clare Sheedy, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
At a packed stadium for Pitt’s Homecoming football game on Saturday, De’Jovia Davis and Ian Montelius won Spirit of Pitt awards. Davis said it was “surreal” and she “couldn't do anything but smile” after winning.
Valerie Njie, president of the Pitt Alumni Association, at Friday morning's Board of Trustees meeting.

Alumni Association president updates Board of Trustees on past year’s work

By Natalie Frank and Jon Moss • September 24, 2021
The Pitt Alumni Association is working hard to connect alumni with each other and current students, according to President Valerie Njie.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher speaking at Friday morning's Board of Trustees meeting.

Gallagher delivers annual report to Board of Trustees amid ongoing pandemic

By Natalie Frank and Jon Moss • September 24, 2021
Even as many are concerned about a possible flu and COVID-19 “twindemic,” Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Friday that one of safest places in western Pennsylvania might be a Pitt campus.
Oakland community leaders said Wednesday evening that private developer Walnut Capital’s current efforts to pass a proposal to reshape vast parts of Central Oakland are an "injustice to the community” that flies in the face of community-driven redevelopment.

OPDC denounces Walnut Capital’s Central Oakland rezoning proposal

By Leanna Chae, Staff Writer • September 24, 2021
Oakland community leaders said Wednesday evening that private developer Walnut Capital’s current efforts to pass a proposal to reshape vast parts of Central Oakland are an "injustice to the community” that flies in the face of community-driven redevelopment.
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held its Oakwatch meeting on Wednesday over Zoom to talk more in-depth about the recent back-to-school partying and Oakland's zoning districts.

OPDC discusses ‘Welsfest’ block party

By Leanna Chae, For The Pitt News • September 24, 2021
“Welsfest” — a late August block party on Oakland’s Welsford Street — was not just the talk of the town for Pitt students. Oakland community members shared their takes at a community meeting on the block party, which had more than 1,000 Pitt students in attendance.
Pitt’s Graduate & Professional Student Government and College of General Studies Student Government released a statement Wednesday in support of Pitt faculty unionization.

Graduate, CGS student leaders release statement supporting faculty unionization

By Millicent Watt, Assistant News Editor • September 24, 2021
Pitt’s Graduate & Professional Student Government and College of General Studies Student Government released a statement Wednesday in support of Pitt faculty unionization.
CGSSG, an elected group of 17 individuals, represents all College of General Studies students. CGSSG’s goal this year is to re-establish itself and build a strong foundation going forward for future leadership.

CGS Student Government aims to re-establish itself this year

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • September 23, 2021
The College of General Studies Student Government will work this year to prove that student government can actually work for students, according to President Ryan Yeager.
Police Blotter: Sept. 16 - Sept. 23

Police Blotter: Sept. 16 – Sept. 23

By News Editors • September 23, 2021
A lost wallet, burglary and five liquor law violations in this week’s police blotter.
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