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
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Students disappointed after the presidential debate, but firm in their 2024 election stances

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Students weigh in on the first Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, which took place on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. 
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Campus political organizations hold presidential debate watch parties for students

By Briana Bindus, Aidan Kasner, and Amanda Yu • September 11, 2024
The first debate between presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place on Sept. 10. College Democrats at Pitt, College Republicans at Pitt and Pitt Votes, a nonpartisan University organization, each held watch parties for students to watch the debate live. 
Pitt SGB President Sarah Mayer Speaks at the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

Student Government Board holds public debate, addresses board member resignation

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
Student Government Board addressed the resignation of a board member and held a public debate at its meeting on Tuesday.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 11, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Pitt administration met the latest demands of the graduate student union when they submitted a list of eligible graduate employees to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the final step in the unionization process before a formal election. 
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 10, 2024
This September is Pitt’s first Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to better create an environment of support for survivors of sexual violence, Prevention at Pitt has organized a series of programs during the course of the month. 
Hannah Levine | Senior Staff Photographer

Students and professors share opinions on attendance policies

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
Pitt offers classes with varying structures, sizes, and policies. Students and professors share their opinions about attendance policies and whether they think they’re important.
A student takes notes during Social Psych of Reality TV class.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Panthers Forward loan forgiveness program applications open

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2024
On Monday, applications for the Panthers Forward student debt relief program opened. Students who are currently in their senior year can apply, and those accepted will receive up to $5,000 of federal student loan forgiveness upon graduation.
Protesters face police officers at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment earlier this summer.

Protesters face formal arraignment, criminal charges after arrests during summer encampments

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
After a preliminary hearing on Aug. 26, two protesters from the pro-Palestine encampments in April will face a formal arraignment on Oct. 11. 
Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel signs the final beam at the BioForge “topping off” ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6.

BioForge moves into next phase of construction

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
Contributors to BioForge gathered at the construction site for a “topping off” ceremony on Sept. 6, where they signed the final beam. Its addition to the building marks a new stage of construction.
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