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
Abagail Kraus leads a tour of the Early American nationality room in the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday.

Witches, human bones, zombies and more: Student-run program hosts annual Halloween Nationality Room tour

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
Student-run program Quo Vadis hosted its annual Halloween tour of 10 Nationality Rooms on Friday and Saturday. Open to the public, these tours allowed the community to get a deeper understanding of Pitt’s historic Nationality Rooms.
President Joe Biden speaks at the Fern Hollow Bridge on Thursday.

‘I’m coming back’: Biden touts infrastructure as he makes plans to revisit Pittsburgh

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • October 21, 2022
With a giant yellow crane and the now-infamous Fern Hollow Bridge in the background, President Biden visited Pittsburgh to make one thing clear — infrastructure is his top priority.
Volunteers wrap excess food in Posvar Hall.

Pitt Food Recovery Heroes aim to reduce food waste, fight food insecurity

By Trevor Weinstock, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022
Food Recovery Heroes’ goal is to recover surplus food across campus and to donate it to local organizations. They take leftovers from food vendors around campus and bring them to different hunger-fighting agencies in Pittsburgh.
The front entrance of Allegheny County Jail in Downtown.

Pitt survey reveals poor conditions at Allegheny County Jail

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 21, 2022
In a survey conducted by Pitt’s School of Social Work assessing conditions at the Allegheny County Jail, one respondent claimed it took over a year for the jail to get their “insulin right,” and added that sometimes they do not receive it at all.
Police Blotter: Oct. 12 - Oct. 17

Police Blotter: Oct. 12 – Oct. 17

By News Editors • October 20, 2022
Pitt police reported theft, terroristic threats and more in this week’s crime log.
Students gather at a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday on Oct 7.

Pitt hosts student town hall to discuss safety, sexual assault on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 20, 2022
Student Government Board, Student Affairs, Pitt Police and the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted a student town hall Wednesday afternoon on safety and sexual assault at Pitt.
Chabad at Pitt’s new location for gatherings on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad at Pitt opens new Atwood location

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
Chabad at Pitt is a “Jewish home away from home,” according to their website. It gathers hundreds of students on campus to celebrate Jewish tradition, and it just expanded to a new location on campus.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB holds chancellor search town hall to gather student input on process

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • October 19, 2022
President Danielle Floyd opened Student Government Board’s weekly meeting by thanking the audience for choosing to contribute to the chancellor search process.
Viva Los Tacos, formerly the location of The O, on Forbes Ave in Oakland.

New tacos v. old dogs: Students, alumni compare The O to Viva Los Tacos

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
More than two years after The O closed, students and alumni reflect on the loss of the famous hot dog shop and the addition of Viva Los Tacos in its place.
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission held a meeting to discuss development of the new campus recreation and wellness center, as well as other projects throughout Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Planning Commission talks accessibility at new recreation center

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • October 19, 2022
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission held a meeting over Zoom Tuesday to discuss development of the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center at 3921 O’Hara St., as well as other projects throughout Pittsburgh.
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