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
The Year of Discourse and Dialogue aims to unite the campus community

The Year of Discourse and Dialogue aims to unite the campus community

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • August 5, 2023
Following a series of ‘controversial’ Turning Point USA events in the spring of 2023, the issues of free and protected speech have become a hot topic across the University. As a response, the University of Pittsburgh is leading efforts to effectively foster conversation about difficult topics through their 2023-24 “Year Of” initiative.
Upperclassmen offer advice to incoming first-years

Upperclassmen offer advice to incoming first-years

By Carissa Canzona, Staff Writer • August 4, 2023
As a new class of incoming first-years prepare to move into their dorms, Staff Writer Carissa Canzona asked upperclassmen to share some of their experiences and biggest pieces of advice for students beginning their college journeys.
Places to visit during Welcome Week outside of Oakland

Places to visit during Welcome Week outside of Oakland

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 4, 2023
The fall semester is starting up again, and before the stress of classes and days spent studying at the library, take a look at some spots to visit with your friends during Welcome Week.
A proposed view from the Frick Park Trail of the new Fern Hollow Bridge shown at Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition’s community meeting on Sept. 8, 2022.

Proposed apartment complex on vacant Irish Center Site evokes community frustration

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • July 12, 2023
Canadian developers and local architects want to build apartments on the old Irish Center Site, and some community members are fighting back.
Curator Akemi May at a special preview of “Imprinting in Their Time” before the exhibition’s opening on Friday at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Carnegie Museum debuts Japanese printmaking exhibit

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • July 12, 2023
The Carnegie Museum presents “Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers,” with Japanese prints from 1912 to modern day.
A PRT bus on Fifth Avenue.

Funding secured for bus improvement project between Oakland and Downtown

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 12, 2023

Transportation from campus to downtown might become easier in the future, as Pittsburgh Regional Transit received the money needed to begin working on the almost $300 million project to improve bussing...

A furry at the Fursuit Parade at Anthrocon outside of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on July 1.

Review: Furry community lets loose at Anthrocon, celebrates creativity and city of Pittsburgh

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • July 12, 2023

The desire to express themselves is what brings many from far away — even outside of the country — all the way to Pittsburgh for Anthrocon. It’s what brought siblings Andy and Dylan to Pittsburgh,...

A rendering of the planned BioForge center in Hazelwood.

University unveils design and plans for new BioForge center

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 12, 2023

Pitt unveiled the design and architectural plans for BioForge, a new biomanufacturing center in the Hazelwood neighborhood.  The building is set to be 185,000 square feet, with two stories and a penthouse,...

A smoke bomb lands on the ground at the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus Tuesday evening.

Husband and wife indicted for smoke bombs and fireworks during Knowles protest

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • June 30, 2023
A husband and wife were charged with three indictments for dropping two smoke bombs and a firework at the protest that took place outside of the O’Hara Student Center during Michael Knowles’ debate on April 18.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Supreme Court rules affirmative action unconstitutional, Pitt administration responds

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • June 30, 2023
Educational leaders, including Vice Provost Ann Cudd, have spoken out in response to the Supreme Court’s striking down of the use of affirmative action in college admissions.
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