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 Tinder app.

Guns, virginity and nude requests: Students recount their Tinder horror stories

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 7, 2023
From handguns during sex to asking for nudes while mourning a grandfather, The Pitt News found three of the most outrageous Tinder stories from students on campus.
Pigeons sit on top of a building.

‘Depressing:’ Fifth Avenue construction sends pigeons packing

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2023
Should lovers of urban wildlife fear for the pigeons that frequented a recently razed parklet on Fifth Avenue? Not really, says Pitt Birding and Ornithology Club President Garrett Sisk.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Gallagher reflects on time as chancellor, changing world of higher education

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 6, 2023
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher spoke with The Pitt News about his accomplishments as chancellor, how his job has changed since 2014 and sexual assault prevention at Pitt moving forward.
Police Blotter: Jan. 25 - Feb. 1

Police Blotter: Jan. 25 – Feb. 1

By News Editors • February 3, 2023
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, public urination and more in this week’s crime log.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Disability is inevitable’: CGS adds new Disability Studies certificate

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • February 3, 2023
Pitt’s College of General Studies introduced a Disability Studies certificate program last semester. The certificate is 18 credits, and includes courses from eight different departments — all courses focus at least a quarter of their content on disability topics.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

Lee and Innamorato slam UPMC, tout antitrust bill in report

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

UPMC “abused” its nonprofit status to consolidate power over the health care industry in western Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the American Economic Liberties Project.  The antimonopoly...

A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. (AP Photo/Leon Keith)

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News • February 3, 2023
According to the Wall Street Journal, sales of cough and cold medications rose by 35% in December 2022 compared to last year, and supply has not kept up. Pitt’s campus is no exception to this shortage.

Video: Alumni offer advice to graduating seniors

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • February 3, 2023

With graduation a few months away, Pitt Alumni share advice for seniors getting ready to take on life after college.  Camera: Courtesy videos  Editor: Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor 

A pile of cash.

Pitt seniors express concern about graduating into a potential recession

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
As more and more people increasingly signal that a recession is going to hit the United States, Pitt seniors are preparing for the world they are soon entering and what that means for their young adult lives.
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