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
Mary Beth McGrew, Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for planning, discusses potential changes to upper campus at Monday afternoon’s Senate Plant Utilization and Planning Committee meeting.

Senate committee talks changes to upper campus, parking

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • October 22, 2019
Students heading to upper campus face a seemingly unending set of stairs — and not much else.
A former Pitt employee filed a civil complaint on Oct. 4 against the University in federal court for allegedly firing her based on a disability.

Former employee sues Pitt over allegedly violating federal, state law in termination

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 22, 2019
A former Pitt employee filed a civil complaint on Oct. 4 against the University in federal court.
The testing of the Starship Technologies food delivery robots has halted due to concerns over potential safety issues for wheelchair users.

Pitt pauses testing of Starship robots due to safety concerns

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • October 21, 2019
Pitt has paused testing of its Starship Technologies food delivery robots after a student raised concerns about safety issues the robots may create for wheelchair users.
A new female peregrine falcon arrived at the Cathedral nesting site earlier this fall.

Cathedral falcon nest gets a new matriarch

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • October 20, 2019
A new female arrived at the Cathedral earlier this fall and appears to have since driven Hope off for the foreseeable future.
Students celebrated the Hindu festival Navratri in the William Pitt Union last year.

Academic calendar and religious, cultural traditions conflict for some

By Madison Brewer, Staff Writer • October 20, 2019
While some students say it’s not difficult to make arrangements that make them and their instructors happy, others say they sometimes feel forced to choose between religion and school.
Junior nursing major Ashley Van Slyke helps with landscaping outside the Oakland Career Center as a part of Pitt's 2019 Make a Difference Day.

Students help make a difference across City

By Ashton Crawley, For The Pitt News • October 20, 2019
Instead of sleeping in, Gabrielle Fortier and about 40 other Pitt students were already up at 10 a.m. last Saturday, ready to volunteer at the Foster Love Project in Dormont.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Jimmy John’s robbed by man who claimed to have gun

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • October 18, 2019
Pitt police is searching for a man who robbed the Jimmy John’s on Forbes Avenue Friday evening.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Phi Kappa Theta new member education suspended after possible hazing

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 18, 2019
Pitt’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity was placed on “Interim Loss of Privileges — New Member Education” Friday.
Pitt law professor Jerry Dickinson is running against Rep. Michael Doyle, D-Pa., in the Democratic primary election.

Pitt law professor campaigns against longtime incumbent Rep. Mike Doyle

By Priya Ray, For The Pitt News • October 18, 2019
Along with affordable housing, Jerry Dickinson’s platform involves workers’ rights, economic mobility and criminal justice reformation, among other social issues.
Police blotter: Oct. 10-17

Police blotter: Oct. 10-17

By News Editors • October 18, 2019
The Pitt News collates and publishes the Pitt police’s media crime log on a weekly basis.
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