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
Police Blotter: Feb. 23 - Feb. 28

Police Blotter: Feb. 23 – Feb. 28

By News Editors • March 3, 2023
Pitt police reported stolen bicycles, domestic violence and more in this week’s crime log.
A view of the Cathedral of Learning.

‘It was our people that made us special’: Paper, CMRO reflect on Pitt’s pandemic procedures

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023
The Journal of American College Health published a paper in January that analyzed Pitt’s approach to mitigating COVID-19 on campus. According to the paper, Pitt’s pandemic procedures could serve as an example for future events.
A team of doctoral students is one of 10 finalists in the Amazon Alexa Taskbot Challenge.

Pitt team creates ‘inclusive,’ ‘collaborative’ AI for Amazon competition

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023
Pitt is one of 10 university teams selected for the Alexa Prize Taskbot Challenge 2, a competition hosted by Amazon that began in January 2023. This challenge invites teams to build chat bots, or dialogue systems, that can assist users with DIY tasks around the home.
Halket Street in Oakland.

City Council approves Oakland zoning changes

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2023
Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval to an Oakland rezoning ordinance on Tuesday, ending three years of public debate.
Omar Sadr, a political science and economics researcher in the Center for Governance and Markets.

‘A sense of responsibility’: Pitt’s Afghanistan Project takes in 10 Afghan scholars

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
Hasina Jalal, a longtime advocate for women’s rights in Afghanistan and a Pitt graduate student, has spent much of her time in the U.S. advocating for Afghans living under Taliban rule, in large part thanks to Pitt's Afghanistan Project.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting on Tuesday night.

SGB announces constitutional amendments, dining resource fair

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
Student Government Board announced the addition of three constitutional amendments to the SGB election ballot that the entire student body can vote for on March 21.
Provost Ann Cudd, pictured at a Student Government Board meeting on Oct. 24, 2018.

Ann Cudd named finalist for president at Portland State University, touts diversity initiatives in interest letter

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 1, 2023
Portland State University named Provost Ann Cudd as one of two finalists for its president position.
Pitt police chief James Loftus.

Pitt police reviews protocol for campus shooting scenarios after Michigan State shooting

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 1, 2023
Two weeks after a shooting at Michigan State, Pitt police chief James Loftus reviewed Pitt police’s training and protocol for on-campus shooter situations.
Participants cheer at Pitt Dance Marathon in 2018.

Pitt Dance Marathon prepares for another successful event to support UPMC Children’s Hospital

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
For Emma Kappler, the president of Pitt Dance Marathon, participating in the University’s largest student-run philanthropy event means forging connections with students, miracle families and advisers who all support an incredible cause.
The outside of Panther Pit Sports Bar, located on 226 Meyran Avenue.

Panther Pit forced to close after receiving seven health code violations

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • February 27, 2023
Panther Pit Sports Bar was ordered to close Sunday after receiving seven health code violations from the Allegheny County Health Department. The incident report detailed leaking sewage pipes, lack of soap for handwashing and damaged floor and ceilings.
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