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
From left, Patrick Gallagher, Robin Kear, Kristin Kanthak and Joe Suyama at Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council talks COVID-19 expectations, reproductive health resources for students

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 16, 2022
At the monthly Senate Council meeting, director of the Covid Medical Response Office Joe Suyama said there’s “no better place” for students to learn than in the classroom.
Police Blotter: Sept. 8 - Sept. 13

Police Blotter: Sept. 8 – Sept. 13

By News Editors • September 16, 2022
Pitt police reported underage drinking, resisting arrest and more in this week’s crime log.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher during an interview in April in the Cathedral of Learning.

‘It doesn’t feel like my last year:’ Gallagher talks monkeypox, large class sizes and more

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 14, 2022
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher spoke to The Pitt News last Wednesday about his final year as chancellor, monkeypox on campus, Pitt’s partnership with Carlow University for overflow student housing and more.
Julianna Paul holds a pile of her knitting and crochet projects.

Knittsburgh: Pitt’s close-knit community

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • September 14, 2022
For some, the art of crocheting and knitting is just a hobby for older generations, but Knittsburgh is quickly changing that narrative at Pitt.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s place Tuesday evening.

SGB seeks student input on board member opening, shares plans for ad-hoc committees

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • September 14, 2022
Danielle Floyd, president of Student Government Board, opened Tuesday night’s meeting with an invitation for students to give feedback on the board member vacancy.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt reduces isolation housing capacity to 25 beds

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • September 13, 2022
Pitt has reduced its isolation housing from 100 beds to 25 beds this semester, according to a University spokesperson.
The Oakland Planning and Development Corporation held a Developmental Activities Meeting Monday night to discuss three proposed projects in Oakland.

OPDC outlines construction projects in Oakland in 2023

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • September 13, 2022
More construction is coming to campus, according to the Oakland Planning and Development Corp., which outlined timelines for projects at the Hillman library, the Victoria Heights Arena and Sports Complex as well as Raising Canes.
A balloon with a picture of Queen Elizabeth II and a British flag placed between flowers for the Queen at Green Park, near Buckingham Palace in London on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

Shock, justice and uncertainty: Pitt students react to Queen Elizabeth’s death

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • September 12, 2022
The Queen’s death marks the end of a 70 year reign filled with controversy, and a heated debate over her legacy is underway. Pitt students offered differing opinions on the monarchy — some are mourning her loss while others are taking the opportunity to question the value of the British monarchy.
Pitt police issue crime alert after off-campus burglary

Pitt police issue crime alert after off-campus burglary

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • September 11, 2022
Pitt police issued a crime alert Saturday detailing a reported burglary near the 300 block of McKee Place
Dog tags hang outside of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum on Fifth Avenue in 2021.

Identifying those who gave: Soldiers & Sailors spotlights history of dog tags

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2022
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum held its monthly “Spotlight On” virtual program on Thursday, and this month's topic was the history of dog tags.
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