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 approves ad hoc committee against sexual misconduct, introduces bills at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 30, 2022
Student Government Board unanimously voted to approve the Students Against Sexual Misconduct ad hoc committee, which intends to serve as a “central hub for knowledge, resources, support and prevention of all forms of sexual misconduct.”
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission at their meeting on Monday afternoon.

Planning Commission talks Hillman Library renovations, tree canopy on campus

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
A new three-story, glass window covered entrance addition to Hillman Library will one day sit on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Schenley Drive.
An educator reads to a child enrolled in the UCDC child care program.

‘I couldn’t count on it’: Faculty express concerns about waitlist for University-provided daycare

By James Paul, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
The waitlist for the university child day care increased in 2020 to between four and six years long due to “closures during the pandemic and issues with staffing.” Some faculty members say the wait times do not make it a viable option, and the faculty union plans to bring it up during contract negotiations.
A Pitt graduate student union poster.

‘Cockroaches of the labor movement:’ High turnover proves blessing and curse for graduate union organizers

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
By their own admission, graduate student union organizers have been quiet as of late, relying on weekly tabling sessions and one-on-one outreach to maintain visibility.
The tree in the Norwegian nationality room is decorated with traditional items like the country’s flag as well as mushrooms, gnomes and treat baskets.

Nationality Rooms decorate for the holidays in preparation for open house

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • November 28, 2022
Pitt’s nationality rooms are adorned with holiday decorations in anticipation of the Nationality Room’s annual holiday open house, which will be held in person after a two-year hiatus.
A crowd watches as the final section of the cooling tower for Pitt’s new chilled water plant was lifted into place on Nov. 8.

‘An extremely important project’: Pitt finishes cooling tower on new chilled water plant

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • November 28, 2022
Pitt completed the final section of the cooling tower for its new chilled water plant earlier this month, which will contribute to keeping buildings cool on upper campus.
Police Blotter: Nov. 9 - Nov. 16

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 – Nov. 16

By News Editors • November 18, 2022
Pitt police reported sexual assault, theft and more in this week’s crime log.
Experts, students talk seasonal depression: How to cope and resources available

Experts, students talk seasonal depression: How to cope and resources available

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
As days grow shorter, temperatures grow colder and the sky becomes a sea of gray, finding motivation to complete schoolwork or get out of bed each morning can seem like a difficult task, especially for students like Daniel Dominick suffering from seasonal affective disorder.
Dylan Mitchell, a sophomore law, criminal justice and society and politics and philosophy major.

20-year old Pitt student owns and runs Vocelli Pizza in Hampton Township

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
Dylan Mitchell works 40-60 hours at Vocelli Pizza while also working on two majors, getting his realtor licenses and being president-elect of Pitt’s College Republican club.
Sergeant David Nanz and his assigned K-9 dog, Sammy.

‘It’s the best partner that I could ever ask for’: K-9 officers talk about their dogs

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022
Every Monday through Friday, Sergeant David Nanz wakes up and arrives to work by 6:30 in the morning with his partner Sammy — his trusted K-9 pal. Sammy is Sergeant Nanz’s assigned K-9 dog.
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