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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
OPDC hosted a Development Activities Meeting to describe restorations to Heinz Chapel, Thaw Hall, the University Club and the Schenley Quadrangle stairs.

OPDC discusses restoration to four historic Pitt buildings

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
The material used to build Heinz Chapel’s spire has deteriorated since its construction in 1938, and is at a point where a full replacement is needed to ensure structural stability, according to Chuck Alcorn, a planner at Pitt.
Students use a kiosk in the William Pitt Union.

Students complain about longer wait times, errors with new kiosk ordering system at on-campus dining locations

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • October 18, 2022
At Pitt’s dining locations excluding The Eatery and The Perch, there’s a new kiosk ordering system this semester, which Pitt plans to expand further in the future. However, not all orders have gone smoothly, according to students.
A “Love Your Crosswalk” sign at a crosswalk on Forbes and Oakland Avenues.

‘Love Your Crosswalk campaign’ teaches Pitt history, pedestrian safety

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
At various intersections on Forbes and Fifth Avenues, pedestrians will find 28 flashy QR codes, each linked to separate multiple-choice quizzes that explain safety tips and Pitt history.
A news bulletin with a flyer for a “self-care and self-soothing workshop.”

Pitt community discusses ways to support mental health on campus

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
During Mental Health Awareness month at Pitt, students and professors are reflecting on University policies and initiatives that they think could improve mental health on campus.
Pitt students protesting sexual violence on campus disrupt the Pitt Band snake event at the Cathedral of Learning on October 7.

‘Chaotic,’ ‘triggering’: Pitt band, protestors address Cathedral of Learning demonstration

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
Pitt students reflect on the tense moments when protesters interrupted a Pitt Band performance at the Cathedral of Learning.
“Securing Your Vote: Pennsylvania’s 2022 Election” hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics on Tuesday.

Pitt Cyber hosts discussion on electoral legitimacy in light of 2022 midterms

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022
In an online discussion on voter fraud and the 2022 midterms, Pennsylvania electoral officials Al Schmidt and Leigh Chapman recounted how the 2020 Presidential Election was an electoral campaign deeply affected by the narrative of voting fraud.
Police Blotter: Oct. 5 - Oct. 11

Police Blotter: Oct. 5 – Oct. 11

By News Editors • October 13, 2022
Pitt police reported a sex offense, theft and more in this week’s crime log.
Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council talks sexual assault cases, increased security presence on campus

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Chief of Police James Loftus said Pitt police have yet to identify the perpetrator of the recent sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning.
A row of test tubes in a lab.

Pitt works to alleviate shortage of researchers, temporary workers

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Pitt is grappling with shortages of researchers and temporary workers amid a shrinking, but substantial deficit of higher education employees nationwide and robust job market.
A woman participates in biology research.

Pitt biologists work to ‘equalize risk’ in field research

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
A team of faculty and researchers in Pitt’s biology department created a field safety manual that serves to increase safety, minimize risk as well as identify inequities and their solutions.
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