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Ornaments at Phipps Conservatory during its Winter Flower Show and Light Garden in November 2022.

‘I could unwind’: Students share winter break activities

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

Winter break offers students the opportunity to spend time with family and friends after a long semester. Many students traveled home. Some worked, and some went on trips to places like New York City. Samantha...

‘A fresh slate’: Students share their New Year’s resolutions

‘A fresh slate’: Students share their New Year’s resolutions

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

Halee Reiman has had a compost bin in her apartment for some time, but she noticed that she did not use it as much as she originally planned. In honor of the new year, Reiman decided to change this habit.    “My...

Architectural rendering of the approved Pitt BioForge Biomanufacturing Center.

Ken Gabriel Announced as CEO of Pitt Bioforge

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor January 9, 2024

On Monday, the Pitt School of Medicine announced Ken Gabriel will become the inaugural chief executive officer (CEO) of Pitt BioForge.  The BioForge Manufacturing Center, which will be located at Hazelwood...

A Pitt student wears a mask to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in 2021.

Pitt’s COVID-19 resources and guidelines for the spring semester

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor January 9, 2024

With winter virus season in full swing, it’s important for students to take part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.  Allegheny County reported 1,082 COVID-19 infections during...

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

Group Lifestyle Balance diabetes prevention program offered free for faculty, staff through UPMC health care

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

Pitt is now enrolling for the spring 2024 semester’s free diabetes prevention program, Group Lifestyle Balance.  GLB is a free semester-long diabetes prevention program for Pitt faculty and staff...

Christmas trees in Schenley Plaza.

‘Christmas Day at Pitt’ gathers community for free meals, clothes and gifts

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer December 8, 2023

From holiday decorations to songs from the Salvation Army’s band, Gabby DeMarchi said during Christmas Day at Pitt, “the spirit is there.” “Towers and The Eatery are kind of turned into a little...

The Senate Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Senate council discusses recent UPMC shuttle accident, Pitt funding

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer December 8, 2023

David DeJong opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by addressing the recent shuttle accident and loss of Emily Watson, the supervisor of the transport department at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  “We...

Police Blotter: Dec. 1 - Dec 5

Police Blotter: Dec. 1 – Dec 5

By News Editors December 8, 2023
Pitt police reported a bicycle theft, a drug law violation and more in this week’s crime log.
Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

Pitt students find comfort in the holidays during finals

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer December 8, 2023
Despite the festive atmosphere created by the Cathedral’s Christmas tree decorations and the subtle snowfall on a cold day, personal struggles persist on campus. In the midst of finals season, students find their own ways to remain in the holiday spirit.
Panelists speak during the “Community United in Compassion” event in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon.

‘Community United in Compassion’ asks people to show empathy in times of tragedy

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer December 8, 2023
Faculty, staff and students gathered with community members in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon to attend an event titled “Community United in Compassion.” The event featured an open discussion where those in attendance could pose questions to the panelists and share thoughts about the importance of compassion in a community during times of conflict.
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