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
Pitt students can hop on any 61 or 71 bus heading inbound along Fifth Avenue, and they’ll be in Downtown within 15 minutes.

Buses, trains and trams: Pittsburgh public transit guide

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019
With Oakland parking scarce and few alternatives to get around the City, many Pitt students utilize the public transportation system in Pittsburgh, run by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, to move around.
New orientation programs begin where PittStart stopped

New orientation programs begin where PittStart stopped

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • June 30, 2019
PittStart — Pitt’s signature two-day orientation program — has come to a stop this summer after 19 years of introducing first-years to life in Oakland.
The Baierl Student Recreation Center in the Petersen Events Center is a popular workout location for students.

Going beyond the gyms: Fitness at Pitt

By Elizabeth Martinson, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019
If you’re not into running and still want to keep fit, you’ll probably hit one of the fitness centers around campus.
Telmar Palmer was charged Sept. 1 with invasion of privacy and attempted indecent assault.

Police respond to attempted burglary on Oakland Avenue

By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor • June 30, 2019
Pitt police alerted students Sunday to an attempted off-campus burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Women’s volleyball is one of Pitt’s best sports teams.

How to be a fan of Pitt sports

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • June 30, 2019
One of the biggest changes for the upcoming season for all teams is the new uniform colors.
Provost Ann Cudd speaks at a Student Government Board meeting on Oct. 24, 2018.

Transcript: TPN’s interview with Provost Cudd

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 29, 2019
On June 11, The Pitt News sat down with Provost Ann Cudd for about 40 minutes to discuss her first year at Pitt, as well as her goals for the next year and beyond. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Emily Boissonneault will coach Pitt's varsity women's lacrosse team when the program opens in 2021-22.

Pitt chooses Emily Boissonneault as first women’s lacrosse coach

By Emily Wolfe, Sports Editor • June 29, 2019
Emily Boissonneault helped coach the JMU Dukes to winning the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse Championship in 2018. Now she’s joining Pitt as the inaugural head coach for the university’s first-ever varsity women’s team.
The Oakland Zoo during Pitt men’s basketball’s January matchup with Duke.

The decline and rise of the Oakland Zoo

By Michael Elesinmogun, For The Pitt News • June 29, 2019
The Oakland Zoo lost its juice for a few years. But Pitt's famous student section is on its way back, just like Pitt's basketball program.
Former Pitt tailback Qadree Ollison escapes a shoestring tackle during the ACC Championship game.

Qadree Ollison: Next in line

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • June 29, 2019
Qadree Ollison ran rampant in his final season as a Panther, guiding his team to its first ever Coastal title. Now he’ll look to add even more firepower to an already loaded Falcon offense.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher addressed the University’s admission process in relation to the FBI’s Operation Varsity Blues at the most recent board of trustees meetings.

Gallagher provides updates on University initiatives

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 28, 2019
After its last meeting in February, where new student financial aid programs were announced, Pitt’s Board of Trustees tackled several important issues facing the University at its Friday meeting in the William Pitt Union.
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