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: Jan. 18 - Jan. 24

Police Blotter: Jan. 18 – Jan. 24

By News Editors • January 27, 2023
Pitt police reported theft, criminal mischief to a toilet and more in this week’s crime log.

Video: Students share favorite films, Oscar predictions

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • January 26, 2023
The 2023 Oscar awards will take place on Mar. 12 at 8 p.m. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the list of nominees on Jan. 24, and students have mixed feelings about who and what they think should reign victorious in March.
A student places a can of alcoholic seltzer into a fridge.

‘I’ve had a lot of fun without it’: Dry January encourages sober life at Pitt

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023
While alcohol consumption is fairly regular on college campuses, some students are trying to remain sober this month in honor of Dry January, an initiative that invites participants to abstain from alcohol.
A drink from Uzima on display.

De-stress with fresh-pressed juice at Uzima juicery

By Punya Bhasin and Khushi Rai • January 25, 2023
Uzima, a juice store in Oakland, has reopened after temporarily closing down due to personal and logistical issues.
People attend an Asian Pacific Islander panel in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday night.

Asian Student Alliance, Pitt admin discuss English Language Institute closure, sixth floor renovations at town hall

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Students and staff vocalized the need for an expansion of the OIB, faculty and certificate issues within the Asian Studies Center and greater resources for international students at a town hall on Asian and Pacific Islander students’ issues Tuesday night.
A rendering of the proposed Raising Cane's location on Forbes Avenue.

Planning Commission approves Raising Cane’s building plans

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • January 25, 2023
Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission approved on Tuesday OLIO Development Group’s plans to alter 3610 Fifth Ave., the long-time home to Thirsty Scholar Bar & Grille, into Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

City to review Pitt, UPMC property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • January 25, 2023
Pitt and UPMC will soon be subject to a review of their “purely public charity” status, which helps them avoid tens of millions of dollars in property taxes. The audit comes as a result of a new executive order from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

SGB allocated $511K during fall semester to clubs, organizations

By Punya Bhasin and Katie Cassidy • January 24, 2023
Student Government Board allocated about $511,000 to clubs and organizations during the fall semester, according to their newly released report.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

10 Pitt leaders salaries raised by 4.25%

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • January 23, 2023
Ten Pitt leaders will receive a 4.25% salary increase this year.
Vegetables in a grocery store.

Oakland Crossings on hold as Walnut Capital grapples with rising costs

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 22, 2023
Walnut Capital has paused development on a planned housing, retail and grocery project near the Boulevard of the Allies, citing inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. The developer will consider reordering the phases of Oakland Crossings during the pause.
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