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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
Posvar Hall evacuated after small construction fire

Posvar Hall evacuated after small construction fire

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 28, 2019
Posvar Hall was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a small fire caused by construction workers.

VIDEO | One Year Later: Pittsburghers gathered to remember those lost in the Tree of Life attack

October 28, 2019

In remembrance of the victims of the 2018 massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue, more than 2,000 people traveled Sunday evening to the gathering at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall for a community event...

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers shared a message of hope for the future and encouraged audience members to focus on the positive in their community.

One year later, community continues to heal after Tree of Life attack

By Sarah Berg and Madison Brewer • October 28, 2019
More than 2,000 people traveled Sunday evening to a gathering at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall for a community event honoring the 11 victims of the Tree of Life massacre with speeches, prayers and music.
Gary Dubin, director of development at the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation at UPMC, helped deliver baked goods to first-responders around the City on the one-year commemoration of the Tree of Life massacre.

Pittsburghers honor Tree of Life massacre with day of service

By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
When Gary Dubin biked into the Shadyside EMS station on Sunday morning, he wasn’t looking for help — he was delivering freshly baked cookies. 
Mourners and passersby pay tribute to the victims outside the Tree of Life Synagogue on Sunday afternoon.

The Tree of Life massacre: What happened

By Rachel Romac, Staff Writer • October 27, 2019
With 11 dead and six injured by a shooter who used anti-Semitic slurs, Pittsburgh was thrust into the limelight as the location of what is now known as the worst anti-Semitic attack in the nation’s history.
Alumni Ronald Morris, class of 1978 administration of justice major (left), and Henry Davis, class of 1976 history and economics major, pose in front of the Black Action Society History Display in the William Pitt Union on Friday afternoon.

Black alumni, students dedicate time capsule to be opened in 2069

By Carolyn Brodie, Staff Writer • October 27, 2019
If all goes according to plan, black Pitt students will open a time capsule in 2069 containing physical reminders of black activism on campus. 
Starship’s food delivery robots have been criticized for creating difficulties at crosswalks for wheelchair-using students.

Food robot testing has resumed

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 25, 2019
Starship Technologies resumed testing of its food delivery robots Friday at noon, after halting testing temporarily due to concerns over accessibility.
Counseling Center Director Jay Darr speaks about mental health resources at Thursday evening’s Mental Health Vigil in the William Pitt Union.

Mental Health Awareness Month closes with vigil

By Sarah Berg, For The Pitt News • October 25, 2019
There was only a small audience at Thursday's mental health issue, but Eric Macadangdang said it wasn't a large turnout that mattered.
City police wrongfully arrested a man Wednesday for last Friday’s robbery at the Jimmy John’s on Forbes Avenue.

Police withdraw charges after making arrest in Jimmy John’s robbery

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • October 25, 2019
City police are once again investigating last Friday’s robbery of the Jimmy John’s on Forbes Avenue after withdrawing charges against a man they arrested Wednesday.
Lauren Risser, Kathleen Koesarie and Samantha Totoni (left to right) speak at Harrisburg on Tuesday to lobby for a bill that would require free menstrual products in Pennsylvania higher education facilities.

Public health students lobby in Harrisburg for menstrual products

By Charlotte Pearse, Staff Writer • October 25, 2019
Three public health graduate students went to Harrisburg Tuesday with State Rep. Sara Innamorato to lobby for a free menstrual products bill.
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