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
Norman, a senior English major, in front of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt senior creates viral ‘he/they of the day’ meme to break down gender barriers

By Madilyn Cianci, For The Pitt News • October 12, 2022
From Spongebob’s Dirty Bubble to “the girl reading this <3,” the selections for the viral ‘he/they of the day’ Twitter meme are often met with replies that say “so true.” 
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB talks mental health, mindfulness at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • October 12, 2022
October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Jay Darr, the associate dean of students for wellness, made it clear that mental health is a community effort.
A student leaves flowers at a candlelight vigil for Mahsa Amini and other victims of the Iranian “morality police” outside the William Pitt Union Tuesday evening.

‘Our choice’: Candlelight vigil calls for justice in Iran

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022
For Zainab Akhtar, a senior psychology major, the choice to wear hijab is a personal decision. This belief is part of the reason she attended the candlelight vigil for Mahsa Amini on Tuesday evening.
A close up of a Pennsylvania voter registration form.

Pennsylvania voting organizations register students as midterm election nears

By Katie Cassidy, Senior Staff Writer • October 11, 2022
Students like Kaed Rende, a member of Pitt Votes, use both in-person methods and social media to connect with students and get them to register to vote in time for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

PAAR to host extra drop-in hours this week in response to series of reported sexual assaults on campus

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • October 11, 2022
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape will hold extra drop in hours from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday on the 31st Floor in the Diversity and Inclusion Center in the Cathedral of Learning.
Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition protest outside of the Chancellor’s office Friday afternoon.

Tensions escalate between Fossil Free Pitt, University amid month of student protest

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • October 11, 2022
For the past month, the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition has staged sit-ins outside Chancellor Patrick Gallagher's office in the Cathedral of Learning every Friday to protest Pitt’s “anti-environment” investments. Protestors carry signs that read “There is no planet B” and “Pitt invests in the end of the world.” 
Bigelow Boulevard reopened after crane hit pedestrian bridge

Bigelow Boulevard reopened after crane hit pedestrian bridge

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 10, 2022
Bigelow Boulevard reopened Saturday to traffic in both directions following the demolition of a pedestrian bridge near Polish Hill.
From top left, Pitt’s 2022 Obama Foundation Voyager scholars Yali Beit-Arie, Sydney Wilhelmy, Kiera Lederman and Braydan Issermoyer.

‘Stick to issues you’re passionate about’: Four Pitt students win Obama-Chesky scholarship

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 10, 2022
Barack Obama and Brian Chesky started a new scholarship for college students that aims to bolster public service. Pitt is the university with the fourth most recipients in the nation.
Attendees at the Neighborhood Flea in the Strip District on Sunday.

Neighborhood Flea brings Pittsburgh together to support small businesses

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • October 9, 2022
Crowds of antique collectors, vintage enthusiasts and those looking to find one-of-kind pieces traveled to the Strip District Sunday for the Neighborhood Flea’s final flea market of the season.
Cast members of Idaspe.

Quantum Theatre, Chatham Baroque reinvent forgotten opera 300 years later

By Toni Jackson, Staff Writer • October 9, 2022
In its first full production since it premiered in 1730, Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theatre and Chatham Baroque present “Idaspe,” an 18th century opera written by Riccardo Broschi and directed by Claire van Kampen. The show runs on select dates through Oct. 15 at the Byham Theater.
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