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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The exterior of Bouquet J.

‘It’s just really cold’: Students lose heating amidst winter temperatures in Bouquet Gardens

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • January 29, 2024
Students on the first floor of Bouquet J felt Pittsburgh’s freezing temperatures in their rooms after the heating system broke on January 16.
The testing center in the Cathedral of Learning.

As accommodation requests increase, students, faculty call for more testing resources

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • January 29, 2024

Robin Kear, president of Pitt’s faculty assembly, highlighted a 250% increase in Disability Resources and Accommodations since 2000 during the January 10 Faculty Assembly meeting. This increase has left...

Students, professors reflect on one year of ChatGPT 

Students, professors reflect on one year of ChatGPT 

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • January 26, 2024
Since ChatGPT’s introduction, questions surrounding its use in the classroom have arisen. One year later, professors and students at Pitt have begun to incorporate ChatGPT into their academic life. 
Flyer for the Diversity Forum.

Community activists speak at Pitt’s annual diversity forum

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • January 26, 2024
This year’s Diversity Forum theme was “amplifying voices through active listening and constructive dialogue.” Speakers from various backgrounds came together to discuss the importance of listening to others and understanding what other individuals may be going through.
Attendees listen to Robin Sowards in Posvar Hall on Thursday night.

United Steelworkers organizer discusses importance, history of academic unions

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • January 26, 2024

For Robin Sowards, a United Steelworkers organizer, higher education faculty unions in the United States are not as powerful as they should be. “Here at the University of Pittsburgh, there’s a unique...

Police Blotter: Jan. 18 - Jan. 24

Police Blotter: Jan. 18 – Jan. 24

By News Editors • January 26, 2024

Thursday, January 18  Pitt police arrested an individual for terroristic threats and disorderly conduct at the Petersen Events Center.  Friday, January 19  Pitt police took a report regarding...

Yadin Gellman, an IDF veteran and Israeli actor, responds to questions from students in the Hillel JUC building on Wednesday afternoon.

Former IDF soldier Yadin Gellman speaks at Hillel JUC, students protest outside

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • January 25, 2024
Pitt’s Student Coalition for Israel hosted Yadin Gellman, a former Israeli Defense Force soldier and Israeli actor, at the Hillel Jewish University Center on Wednesday evening for a crowd of 50 people. Just outside the speaker event, about 200 students and community members protested Gellman’s presence in Oakland.
Bubbles float through the Panther Wellness Fair booths in front of the William Pitt Union on Sept. 13, 2023.

Roundup of Pitt resources for new students

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writerr • January 25, 2024
The Pitt News has compiled an overview of some resources new students can utilize as they begin their journey at Pitt this semester.
The entrance to the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Department on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Coffeehouse to introduce students to new languages and cuisine

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2024
The coffeehouse, hosted by the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center, will take place in the Assembly Room of the William Pitt Union and feature 25 language booths run by professors and student volunteers representing all language departments at the university.
The panther statue outside the William Pitt Union wears a Pitt Votes t-shirt in honor of Election Day on Tuesday.

SGB’s proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day nearing approval

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2024
An SGB proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day is nearing approval from the Calendar Committee.
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