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
Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this year's Spirit of Pitt award during halftime at Pitt's homecoming football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Bea Amsalu, George Barakat win this year’s Spirit of Pitt award

By Allison Radziwon and Madison Dean • October 8, 2022
Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this year’s Spirit of Pitt award at the homecoming football game on Saturday during halftime.
Rep. Summer Lee, right, speaks to students gathered in a Barco Law building classroom on Thursday evening.

‘Our words are not matching our actions’: Summer Lee critiques Democratic party during Pitt visit

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
Pitt College Democrats and Pitt Law Democrats hosted Summer Lee to discuss her campaign and the current state of Pennsylvania politics. Lee spoke about her campaign, the Democratic party and the youth vote.
Three Pitt students are starting a club to address mental health stigma among student athletes

Three Pitt students are starting a club to address mental health stigma among student athletes

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
As Morgan’s Message ambassadors at Pitt, Olivia Zambrino, Caroline Rusinski and Leah Faunce are starting a club to address and eliminate stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes. Morgan’s Message is a nonprofit founded by the family and friends of Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who died by suicide in 2019.
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Pitt bioengineer receives $2.2 million grant from National Institute of Health

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2022
Lance Davidson recently received a $2.2 million Method to Extend Research in Time award from the NIH for his research on morphogenesis, the biological process where cells, tissues and organs develop. His research uses frog embryos and studies the biochemical processes involved in morphogenesis.
Wednesday’s faculty assembly meeting.

Faculty Assembly discusses HR concerns, United Way campaign

By James Paul, For The Pitt News • October 7, 2022
To Alexandros Labrinidis, it’s hard to convince students that Pitt is a viable employer when the pay for research jobs is so low.
Catherine Certo, left, and Nicole Marchese at New York Fashion Week.

‘Only the beginning’: Pitt students attend New York Fashion Week

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
After signing with Next Model Management — one of the largest modeling agencies worldwide — in Jan. 2022, Suze Esval attended New York Fashion Week last month for her first time as a professional model.
Police Blotter: Sept. 29 - Oct. 4

Police Blotter: Sept. 29 – Oct. 4

By News Editors • October 7, 2022
Pitt police reported road rage involving a firearm, driving under the influence and more in this week’s crime log.
Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning

Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • October 6, 2022
Pitt police issued a crime alert Thursday detailing an alleged on-campus sexual assault.
Student Government Board at their weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB promotes mental health awareness at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • October 5, 2022
President Danielle Floyd opened Student Government Board’s Tuesday night meeting encouraging students to attend upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month events.
An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Fall safety fair highlights resources, emphasizes environmental safety

By Chelsea Adinuba, For The Pitt News • October 5, 2022
Julia Patterson, a senior nursing major, attended the fall safety fair and said she is glad to see the University demonstrating a broader definition of safety including environmental and exercise safety.
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