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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives attend a session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

PA House passes state appropriations bill, includes tuition freeze

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • November 1, 2023
The Pennsylvania House passed a state funding bill on Tuesday, which will include a tuition freeze for the next school year.
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses provost search, AEDs and Democracy Week

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • November 1, 2023
The Student Government Board discussed the search for a new provost, AEDs on campus and Democracy Week at Tuesday’s meeting.
James O'Keefe speaks with attendees at the 2018 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.

‘Exposing Corruption with James O’Keefe’ event rescheduled due to resource concerns

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 1, 2023
Turning Point USA rescheduled their event, “Exposing Corruption with James O’Keefe,” from this Friday, Nov. 3, to Thursday, Nov. 30, to provide adequate resources.
Six new classes approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements

Six new classes approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2023
From Paleokitchen to Guillermo del Toro, six new classes are approved to meet Dietrich General Education requirements.
President Joe Biden awards the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Rory Cooper in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday Oct. 24, in Washington.

President Biden awards the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Pitt professor

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • October 30, 2023
President Biden awarded a Pitt professor with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on Oct. 24 and then inducted the professor into the National Inventors Hall of Fame on Oct. 26
The Cathedral of Learning.

Employee emergency fund established to provide aid in times of need

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • October 29, 2023

A new employee emergency fund is now available for Pitt faculty and staff.  The fund will allow eligible employees from all Pitt campuses to apply for financial assistance of up to $1,500 when experiencing...

A large crowd stands to watch the 5 year commemoration of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting in Schenley Park this Friday.

‘Remembering and reflecting’ : Tree of Life commemoration ceremony honors lives of synagogue massacre victims 5 years later

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023
Hundreds gathered at Prospect Drive in Schenley Park at 3 p.m. on Friday in remembrance of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue massacre that occurred five years ago on Oct. 27, taking the lives of 11 and wounding six others. Hosted by the 10.27 Healing Partnership, the commemoration featured a candle lighting ceremony by victims’ families, music performances and speeches by various community leaders.
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

‘It is literally DIY your own meal’: Students with dietary restrictions struggle finding food on campus

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023
Eating on campus is often trickier for students with allergies or dietary restrictions like Jeremy Matloub, a first-year computer science major who is lactose intolerant. Oftentimes, he gives up when trying to find quality foods that meet his needs.
One of the Towers on Pitt’s campus.

Frequent fire alarms disrupt daily life for Tower B residents

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023
The issue of frequently activated fire alarms in Tower B has caused disruption for its residents since the beginning of the semester.
Police Blotter: Oct. 18 - Oct. 24

Police Blotter: Oct. 18 – Oct. 24

By News Editors • October 27, 2023
Pitt police reported a warrant arrest, theft of laundry and more in this week’s crime log.
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