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
A student swipes an ID card outside of the William Pitt Union.

‘I felt more safe’: Some Pitt students call on University to bring back swipe access into campus buildings

By Madison Dean and Donata Massimiani • January 17, 2023
From August 2020 to July 2022, Pitt required anyone entering a University building to swipe their Pitt ID before entry, but some students said they think Pitt should bring building access restrictions back.
Pitt Hydroponics members.

‘Grow food anywhere’: Pitt Hydroponics works to make farming accessible

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2023
Pitt Hydroponics is a club that builds and designs hydroponic systems and grows plants using those systems.
Rory Cooper, Pitt professor and recent National Inventor Hall of Fame inductee.

Pitt professor inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • January 12, 2023
Rory Cooper, a professor in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, got named to the 50th class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for inventions in mobility technology, according to Pittwire.
Police Blotter: Dec. 15 - Jan. 11

Police Blotter: Dec. 15 – Jan. 11

By News Editors • January 12, 2023
Pitt police reported criminal mischief, theft and more in this week’s crime log.

Video: Students talk winter break, 2023 resolutions

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • January 12, 2023

Students share what they did over winter break and some of their goals for the new year. Camera: Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor Editor: Donata Massimiani

The University Handbell Club after their Halloween concert in Heinz Chapel on Oct. 30.

University Handbell Ensemble rings in the new year with more complex tunes

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • January 12, 2023
The University Handbell Ensembles rings in a new semester with goals to perform more difficult, complex and fun pieces.
Hillman Library at night.

‘Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging’ exhibit presented on media wall in Hillman Library

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • January 12, 2023
Pitt librarians started a research project last year which enlisted student perspectives on how to improve Pitt’s libraries. The findings are now displayed in an exhibit titled “Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging.”
A sign outside of Hillman Library advertising the new entrance to the first floor.

Hillman opens first and second floors, closes ground floor for renovations

By Punya Bhasin and Allison Radziwon • January 11, 2023
After several semesters of construction, the first and second floors of Hillman Library have opened to the Pitt community. While floors one, two, three and four are open for use, the ground floor is now closed for renovations. 
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB revises assembly bylaws, announces start of election season

By James Paul, Staff Writer • January 11, 2023
SGB held its first weekly meeting of the semester in Dining Room A of the William Pitt Union Tuesday to discuss progress on several initiatives and to vote on two bills.
Students at the fall activities fair in 2016.

Student organizations use new tactics to attract new members after not getting tables at fall activities fair

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • January 10, 2023
After missing out on tables at the fall activities fair, student leaders have found innovative ways to attract new members to their organizations without the help of the popular August event.
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