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
Allegheny County Health Department called for the temporary closure of the Halal Pitt food cart for health violations.

Halal Pitt food cart ordered to close after health inspection

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • November 15, 2019
The Halal Pitt cart, which is not affiliated with the University, was placed on red placard status after it received nine violations during an ACHD inspection.
Charges of strangulation and assault against Pitt student Grace Hall were dropped on Thursday.

Assault, strangulation charges against Pitt student dismissed

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • November 15, 2019
Charges of strangulation and assault brought against Pitt student Grace Hall were dropped at her preliminary hearing Thursday.
The Las Palmas restaurant received 13 health violations from the Allegheny County Health Department Thursday.

Las Palmas receives 13 health code violations

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • November 15, 2019

Las Palmas #2, a convenience store and taco stand located at 326 Atwood St. in South Oakland, received 13 health code violations from a health inspector from the Allegheny County Health Department Thursday.  Of...

Pitt plans to add 1,000 beds to campus with Master Plan

Pitt plans to add 1,000 beds to campus with Master Plan

By Sarah Berg, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The demand for on-campus housing options has grown alongside Pitt’s student population, with many turning to off-campus housing or rooming at third-party locations with Pitt-owned leases like the Wyndham and The Bridge apartments.
Various murals are located near junior communications major Jacqui Sieber’s apartment in Camden Town, London.

Studying abroad, students create homes away from home

By Claudia Huggins, For The Pitt News • November 14, 2019
Students have a number of different housing options when they study abroad, depending on the program.
Pitt student alleges University housing discrimination

Pitt student alleges University housing discrimination

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
A Pitt student filed a housing discrimination complaint in September with the federal government.
Pitt announced a new interim policy for severe weather closures on Wednesday. The new policy allows the chancellor to close the University as a result of severe weather with consultation from other administrators.

University launches interim closure policy for this winter

By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
Pitt announced a new interim policy for severe weather closures that includes more University administrators than just the chancellor in the decision to partially or fully cancel classes.
The University announced Tuesday that it is looking for student input regarding an upcoming redesign of the student portal, My Pitt, and will be hosting in-person sessions as well as webinars.

Listening tour to be held for My Pitt redesign

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • November 14, 2019
Pitt IT is hosting a "listening tour" with twelve different sessions for students to give input and feedback on what the redesign of the My Pitt website should include.
The Institutional Master Plan says that the Music Building should be maintained. Uncertainty about plans for the building has previously been met with pushback from the community.

Institutional Master Plan draft details the Oakland of the future

By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The University released a draft of its Institutional Master Plan on Oct. 15, with proposed campus improvements to be rolled out over the next 10 to 25 years.
Pitt’s Student Government Board hosted the first of two tenant workshop panels Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union to educate renters on their rights.

Experts’ tips for tenants: Read your lease, know your rights

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer • November 13, 2019
Pitt’s Student Government Board hosted the first of two tenant workshop panels Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union.
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