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

‘Our futures are on the line’: Elected officials, students call for Pitt funding bill to pass

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2023
During a press conference in Schenley Plaza Thursday morning, elected officials and students held a press conference where they urged House Republicans to support a bill that would provide funding for state-related universities in Pennsylvania.
Board members discuss allocation requests during the Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday evening.

SGB discusses allocations improvements, renovations on Forbes Avenue

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
Student Government Board discussed neutrality throughout the allocations process and new renovations at their Tuesday night meeting.
An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Pitt police lieutenant updates community on safety measures

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • September 20, 2023
From panic buttons to new trainings for ENS officials, lieutenant for the Pitt Police Bradley Kiefer emphasized the importance of listening to the community’s concerns and adapting policies as a result.
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives attend a session at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

The battle for in-state tuition, explained

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • September 19, 2023
Before Pennsylvania lawmakers adjourned for their summer break this year, they failed to pass a bill that would provide select universities, including Pitt, with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. This article offers a look into the history, process and people behind this bill.
Winning candidates, supporters and board members celebrate after the Student Government Board announced election results at their meeting on March 21, 2023.

Q&A: Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government Board

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 19, 2023
A new school year means a new Student Government Board. The Pitt News sat down with the new members to ask them questions as they begin their tenure.
A dancer smiles during the Latin American Festival in Pittsburgh in March 2016.

Roundup of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month events

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • September 19, 2023

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month began Sept. 15. The Pitt News has compiled a list of events taking place on campus and in the city that focus on amplifying and celebrating Latinx and Hispanic voices.  “Latino...

The Rate My Professors website on a laptop.

‘It comes down to the individual’: Students share experiences with Rate My Professors

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023

For sophomore Gabrielle Colasinski, using Rate My Professors before scheduling classes is necessary to her academic success. “I use Rate My Professor any time I am looking for a class,” Colasinski,...

Members of Pitt's Engineers Without Borders building latrines in Bolivia this summer.

Engineers Without Borders works to aid impoverished communities

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • September 17, 2023

When Claire Gendron traveled to Bolivia for the first time, some of the local members asked her if she liked it. Despite sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag and watching a tarantula crawl past her...

The Cathedral of Learning

Senate Council holds first meeting of academic year, discusses summer updates

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • September 15, 2023

Chancellor Joan Gabel announced that the search for a new provost is “getting ready to launch” at the first Senate Council meeting of the academic year.  “It’s a full national search — on-campus,...

Bubbles float through the Panther Wellness Fair booths in front of the William Pitt Union on Wednesday.

Panther Wellness Fair offers health and wellness resources to student body

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

The life adjustments that come with the transition to college can manifest into disordered eating, according to Katie Armstrong.  “Manipulating your food or changing your diet is sometimes a way...

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