The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘A beautiful opportunity’: Pitt Seed Grant recipients discuss future of programs

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • September 10, 2023

First-year students are at a higher risk of experiencing sexual misconduct within their first semester at Pitt, making education and research integral pieces of sexual violence prevention, according to...

Police Blotter: August 28 - September 6

Police Blotter: August 28 – September 6

By News Editors • September 8, 2023
Pitt police reported a hit and run, theft from a motor vehicle and more in this week’s crime log
In this Sept. 9, 2017 photo, a rat looks for food in a trash can on the corner of Otis PIace NW and Georgia Avenue NW in the Park View neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Trash, mice in South Oakland present challenges for residents

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 7, 2023

When Katie Nagy and her roommates found a mouse residing in the kitchen of their South Oakland apartment last week, they felt struck by fear. Unsure how to proceed, the group armed themselves with pots...

Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa. on March 12, 2020.

Pitt studies link unconventional natural gas developments to childhood cancer, asthma attacks

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • September 7, 2023

When three recent Pitt studies linked fracking to negative health outcomes, the results did not surprise Lucy Zhang. They described the research as “important,” but said waiting for change to happen...

Members of the Korea Student Association speak to the Student Government Board during their weekly public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Sept. 5.

Student Government Board convenes for first meeting of the school year

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 6, 2023
At the first official meeting of the year, the new Student Government Board voted to charter three new committees and a future planning task force.

Pitt police issue crime alert after student assaulted in South Oakland

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • September 6, 2023
Pitt police issued a crime alert after an alleged aggravated assault.
Police stand guard outside of the O’Hara Student Center as protests rage during the controversial Michael Knowles debate on April 18th, 2023.

Pitt no longer requiring College Republicans to pay for security fees following Knowles event

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • September 6, 2023
Pitt is rescinding an $18,743 security fee previously charged to College Republicans for hosting the Michael Knowles event last semester, after receiving a letter threatening legal action against the University.
University Counseling Center, programs provide mental health support and resources for incoming students

University Counseling Center, programs provide mental health support and resources for incoming students

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • September 6, 2023
On-campus organizations like Active Minds and the University Counseling Center, located in the Nordenberg Hall Wellness Center, offer students help with mental health services.
The entrance of the newly renovated and redesigned Market at Towers featuring contactless payment technology.

Market at Towers to debut Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ technology

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 6, 2023
Pitt introduces Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology to a campus convenience store.
Graduate students march to the Cathedral of Learning on Friday to deliver their health insurance petition to the Office of the Provost.

‘Direct attack’: Health insurance hikes push graduate students’ budgets to the breaking point

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2023
Many students at Pitt who are hospitalized may hit their out-of-pocket maximum of $4,200 by the end of the academic year. That’s 21% of the minimum stipend for graduate workers — an unacceptable burden, students affected by the changes say.
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