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
Groceria Merante and several other Oakland businesses have altered their hours and store practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oakland businesses adjust to social distancing order

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • April 7, 2020
After Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order on March 19 to temporarily close all nonessential businesses and limit restaurants to takeout or delivery, Oakland businesses are adjusting in multiple ways.
Pitt will resume construction activity on Bigelow Boulevard following an order from Gov. Tom Wolf permitting construction projects in PA to resume.

Pitt construction halted under governor’s order

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 5, 2020
As businesses shutter across Pennsylvania in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the roaring sounds of construction normally heard across Pitt have gone silent as well.
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund was created in a joint effort between the Office of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs and allows students in need of emergency financial assistance to apply for a grant from the fund to cover expenses.

Student emergency fund to begin notifying applicants

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2020
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund allows undergraduate, graduate and professional students in need of emergency financial assistance to apply for a grant from the fund to cover such expenses.
Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies Joe McCarthy held a virtual town hall through Zoom for Pitt students to address questions regarding housing, grading and technology concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bonner, McCarthy address student concerns in virtual town hall

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2020
Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies Joe McCarthy held a virtual town hall Thursday to address various questions regarding student concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East End EMTs are given one N95 mask per day and asked to reuse it.

‘Kind of unnerving’: Student health care workers brave virus threat on the job

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2020
But other students, like Flenders, remained in Pittsburgh and are still working in positions with a whole new set of risks and regulations, while also balancing a full course load.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Police blotter: March 26 – April 1

By News Editors • April 2, 2020
Title IX reports, a missing drill and a shooting on Meyran in this week's TPN police blotter.
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is still operating and interacting with prospective students via Zoom and social media.

Pitt holds first online Admitted Students Day

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor • April 1, 2020
With the shift to a world online, OAFA has shifted as well. The office continues to connect with incoming students through programs like online advising and a virtual Admitted Students Day while employees work from home.
Most students have not been able to meet with their advisers in person and have had to rely on programs like Zoom and Skype as well as emails and phone calls to plan their academic progress.

Course enrollment continues as planned, academic advising moves online

By Martha Layne, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020
While advisers are unable to meet with students in person, scheduling for the fall semester is still moving forward, with students and advisers handling appointments through Zoom, Skype, Teams, phone calls and emails.
There was a heavy police presence in the area with caution tape surrounding the property.

Former Pitt student killed in Wednesday morning shooting on Meyran

By Jon Moss and Janine Faust • April 1, 2020
Shots were fired in the vicinity of 339 Meyran Ave. shortly after midnight Wednesday, police said. The property is located between Louisa and Bates streets.
Taking a walk around your neighborhood is a good break when sitting at a desk or staying in bed all day.

April Fools Edition | Local mother takes walks to escape children

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Contributing Editor • March 31, 2020
A local mother went on three neighborhood walks yesterday after her children got on her last nerves.
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