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
A water line break earlier today affected Bouquet Gardens and the surrounding area.

Water line break in South Oakland affects Pitt academic, housing buildings

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • November 19, 2020
A water line broke this morning at around 5:30 a.m. at the corner of Roberto Clemente Drive and South Bouquet Street and water access was restored to all affected buildings at around 8:45 p.m.
Members of the Black Senate and Student Government Board have been meeting regularly with Pitt police to work on issues of accountability and transparency in the Pitt police department.

SGB, Black Senate leaders form student-run Pitt police advisory panel

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
A student-run “police advisory body” became an official subcommittee of the long-standing Chancellor’s Public Safety Advisory Council this week, according to Student Government Board member Kathryn Fleisher.
Thousands sign petition urging S/NC grading option at the end of the semester.

Thousands sign petition urging S/NC grading option at the end of the semester.

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News • November 18, 2020
A petition urging Pitt to adopt a more lenient grading policy amid the COVID-19 pandemic has gathered nearly 2,600 signatures in a week. Pitt spokesperson Kevin Zwick didn’t directly respond to questions about the proposed S/NC option.
In place of overseas and domestic travel, which had been cancelled, Pitt is offering a variety of virtual internships.

‘Stuck in our American bubble’: Study Abroad office details new programs amid pandemic

By Benjamin Branch-Trevathan, For The Pitt News • November 18, 2020
In place of in-person study abroad, Pitt is offering “virtual internships.” These internships are unpaid, three-credit pass/fail programs that run from Feb. 5 to April 30. There is no additional cost beyond a student’s normal tuition.
Sudeep Yedulla is suspected to be the first student on campus to have contracted the coronavirus.

‘So much that went wrong’: First student diagnosed with COVID-19 describes broken belongings, little University support

By Rashi Ranjan, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
Sudeep Yedulla — the first student on campus to contract COVID-19 — said “everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong” after he tested positive. Yedulla said Pitt provided little food, delivered broken items and ignored his texts and emails.
The Swanson School of Engineering partnered with Vitalant to host a blood drive in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall last Friday.

‘We need every donation we can get’: Pitt hosts blood drive to help blood shortage

By Punya Bhasin, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
The Swanson School of Engineering partnered with Vitalant, a national blood bank nonprofit organization that seeks to provide a safe and readily available supply of blood, to host a blood drive in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall last Friday.
Yangkai Zhang, left, Jaden Calhoun, center, and Nikolai Czepiel (left, right) are first-generation college students attending Pitt.

First-generation students work to make best of fall semester, despite pandemic

By Suln Yun, For The Pitt News • November 18, 2020
Without the same background knowledge of college that their peers may have, first-generation college students face distinct challenges, such as the college application process, financial difficulties and the adjustment to college life.
Johanna Siegel, a senior bioengineering major, won an individual award and one with her sorority, Phi Sigma Rho, for the one of the Year of Engagement’s 14-day social media challenges.

Year of Engagement awards funding to proposals, hosts social media challenge

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
The Year of Engagement is this year’s edition of Pitt’s “Year of” series, headed by the Provost’s office. This year’s theme aims to “confront the world’s biggest challenges and mobilize towards a better, more equitable and just society for all,” according to Kathy Humphrey, the senior vice chancellor for engagement.
Students worry about new finals schedule, format

Students worry about new finals schedule, format

By Millicent Watt, Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
According to Pitt’s fall 2020 final exam schedule, 16 classes — mainly chemistry, economics and statistics classes — are allowed to have in-person final exams on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, and web-based classes will have finals from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.
Pitt adds 54 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

Pitt adds 54 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Ashton Crawley and Jon Moss • November 17, 2020
Pitt added 54 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 50 students and four employees, between last Friday and Monday, with 99 students currently in isolation.
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