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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Screenshot from a virtual panel discussion on Monday about the recent events in Israel and Palestine.

Scholars discuss Israel, Palestine history and ways to talk about the conflict

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2023
Pitt Jewish Studies Program, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice, Office of the Chancellor and the University Center for International Studies held a panel with Omar Dajani and Mira Sucharov to discuss the history of Israel and Palestine.
A COVID-19 test from 2020.

Students, faculty with disabilities condemn closure of Pitt’s COVID-19 office

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2023

Isabella Wegner said she felt frustrated when Pitt closed their COVID-19 Medical Response Office (CMRO). “Students want to make informed decisions about masking, and without an office sending out...

A sign displaying Pittsburgh’s plastic bag ban in a Rite Aid in Oakland.

Pittsburgh plastic bag ban goes into effect

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2023
For Nick Magoun, a sophomore Japanese major, the plastic bag ban is an important initiative that will bring attention to common behaviors that are not sustainable for the environment.
Trash on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

New initiative to educate students and solve trash problem in Oakland

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

Lizabeth Gray, Neighborhood Quality Consultant of Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC), describes herself as “the queen of trash.”  “It drives me crazy,” Gray said. “I’m...

Police Blotter: Oct. 4 - Oct. 10

Police Blotter: Oct. 4 – Oct. 10

By News Editors • October 13, 2023
Pitt police reported an institutional vandalism, a theft of a scooter and more in this week’s crime log.
University workers power-wash chalk drawings highlighting Pitt’s fossil fuel usage.

‘I Love Pitt Day’ celebrates University, met with pushback from student organization

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • October 13, 2023
Students, faculty and staff commemorated “I Love Pitt Day” on Wednesday with games, free swag and a protest against the University outside the William Pitt Union.
The Senate Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Senate Council discusses attacks in Israel, new safety training module

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2023

Chancellor Joan Gabel opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by addressing the recent attacks in Israel.  “I want to start by acknowledging the horror of the terrorist events that have taken...

Board members speak during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB met with Chancellor Joan Gabel, discussed Plan for Pitt

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023
At Tuesday’s meeting, Student Government Board discussed their conversation with Chancellor Joan Gabel, commencement and Mental Health Awareness Month.
Game jam participants gather to hear this year’s theme. Front row from left to right is Radley Lettich, Seán O’Rourke, Jagr Krtanjek and Diego Jurado.

Making a game in a day: Games4SocialImpact inspires students to get creative

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • October 11, 2023
About 30 students participated in Games4SocialImpact, an annual game jam in the Information Sciences building where programmers, storytellers and artists called “jammers” join to create games on Oct. 7 and 8.
Window painting decorates the pedestrian bridge over Forbes Ave in celebration of Homecoming 2023.

‘Pitt for life’: Roundup of 2023 homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023

Tyler Welsh and Jennifer Greevey said Pitt’s homecoming celebration goes far beyond showing school spirit as an undergraduate. They said homecoming is an important tradition because it represents the...

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