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 University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Shelter in place ended Tuesday morning

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • February 16, 2021
Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office announced in an email Monday evening that the University-wide shelter-in-place period will end as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 
The Fossil Free Pitt Coalition unveiled a billboard Monday morning that it purchased near the intersection of Boulevard of the Allies and Bates Street in South Oakland.

‘The world is watching’: Fossil Free Pitt unveils billboard in South Oakland

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 15, 2021
The Fossil Free Pitt Coalition unveiled a billboard Monday morning at the corner of the Boulevard of the Allies and Bates Street in South Oakland. The billboard features two eyes and the words, “PITT THE WORLD IS WATCHING, DIVEST NOW.” 
Pitt’s Jewish Studies Program hosted the panel “Sexing American Jewish History” last Friday via Zoom to celebrate the release of the special edition of American Jewish History.

In the ‘streets’ and ‘sheets’: Panel discusses the connection between sexuality and Judaism

By Allison Radziwon, For The Pitt News • February 15, 2021
Pitt’s Jewish Studies Program hosted Friday’s panel, “Sexing American Jewish History,” to commemorate the release of a special edition of the American Jewish History journal. It discusses how sexuality shaped the history of Judaism in the United States.
Members of the School of Pharmacy’s class of 2024 took their oath of professionalism at their white coat ceremony on Jan. 29, with students and family attending through Zoom.

‘A new era’: Class of 2024 pharmacy students address racism, the coronavirus pandemic in new pledge

By Punya Bhasin, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021
Roth was one of the three writers for the School of Pharmacy Class of 2024’s new “pledge of professionalism.”
Pitt adds 8 COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 8 COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 12, 2021
Pitt added eight new COVID-19 cases, composed of five students and three employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 14 students currently in isolation. The University’s previous case report, covering last Friday to Monday, included 13 cases.
Pitt is splitting senior administrator Kenyon Bonner’s role as vice provost and dean of students into two separate jobs.

Bonner named to new Student Affairs leadership position

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • February 12, 2021
Pitt is splitting senior administrator Kenyon Bonner’s role as vice provost and dean of students into two separate jobs, the University announced Friday afternoon.
Student Government Board and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted a panel Thursday evening titled “What the F*ck? Unfiltered Conversations About Diversity and Inclusion Between Students, Staff and Administration.”

Panel discusses white privilege, white supremacy at Pitt

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 12, 2021
Pitt’s Student Government Board and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the Thursday evening’s panel “What the F*ck? Unfiltered Conversations About Diversity and Inclusion Between Students, Staff and Administration” with students and staff.
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid announced Wednesday afternoon that it extended its ACT and SAT test-optional policy through fall 2023 for first-year applicants in all programs, majors, schools and colleges.

Pitt goes test-optional through fall 2023

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 12, 2021
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid announced Wednesday afternoon that it extended its ACT and SAT test-optional policy through fall 2023 for first-year applicants in all programs, majors, schools and colleges.
With many new restrictions, students are finding new ways to meet people and form new relationships, and businesses are coming up with new ways to engage them.

Students, businesses prepare for a COVID Valentine’s Day

By Andrew Thompson, For The Pitt News • February 12, 2021
With many new restrictions, students are finding new ways to meet people and start relationships, and businesses are coming up with new ways to engage them this Valentine’s Day.
Police Blotter: Feb. 4-Feb. 10

Police Blotter: Feb. 4-Feb. 10

By News Editors • February 12, 2021
Driving under the influence, conduct referrals, theft and more in this week’s police blotter.
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