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
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB votes on bills regarding governing code, First-Year Council

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • December 7, 2022
Student Government Board held its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night to discuss several bills clarifying and adding to the SGB governing code. The board also heard charters for task forces and an ad hoc committee and voted on allocations.
Pittsburgh city council members discuss Oakland zoning proposals in a public meeting over Zoom.

City Council hears divided opinions on Oakland zoning proposal

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • December 6, 2022
Pittsburgh city council has limited time to vote on controversial Oakland zoning proposals that have the potential to reshape the neighborhood or restart the lengthy process.
Pitt students play Monopoly.

Pittsburgh gets its own edition of Monopoly

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • December 5, 2022
Pittsburgh now has its own city-specific version of the Monopoly board game that include iconic Pittsburgh landmarks such as the Cathedral of Learning, the Duquesne Incline and Point State Park.
General David Thompson speaks to a crowd gathered at the O’Hara Student Center on Thursday.

U.S. Space Force General warns about congestion of space, international conflicts

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • December 5, 2022
General David Thompson, the vice chief of space operations for the United States Space Force, spoke at Pitt last Thursday about issues of international politics in space.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

Two Pitt students charged with abuse of corpse following alleged incident during anatomy lab class

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • December 2, 2022
Two Pitt students have been charged with abuse of corpse after allegedly inappropriately touching medical cadavers during an anatomy lab class last month.
A COVID-19 test from 2020.

Influenza more ‘prevalent,’ ‘severe’ than usual on Pitt’s campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
The COVID-19 Medical Response Office said flu season is “in full swing” on Pitt’s campus much earlier than its typical peak, raising concerns about the combined impact of the flu and COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.
Joe Dacanay, sophomore nursing major.

‘There’s no gender to it’: Pitt named top school for men in nursing

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
The American Association for Men in Nursing recognized Pitt’s School of Nursing as one of the top programs for men in nursing in the country. This is Pitt’s first time receiving the honor, and a total of 10 universities made the list for 2022.
The Pitt Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday.

Faculty Assembly discusses alleged unfair labor practice charge against administration, communication between union and faculty

By James Paul, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear said that the faculty union is moving to file an unfair labor practice charge against the University at a recent Assembly meeting.
A Pitt student responds to a text from another student.

Pitt students share high screen-time usage, worry over its increasing prevalence in their lives

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • December 2, 2022
When Kate Ryan, a sophomore psychology major, checked her screen time on her phone, she found she had an average of over seven hours a day.
Police Blotter: Nov. 17 - Nov. 30

Police Blotter: Nov. 17 – Nov. 30

By News Editors • December 2, 2022
Pitt police reported theft, criminal mischief and more in this week’s crime log.
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