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
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

What you need to know about monkeypox at Pitt

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • August 30, 2022
Even though there have been no confirmed student cases of monkeypox at Pitt as of Aug. 24, according to Pitt spokesperson Janine Fisher, some students fear that the University might return to the days of isolation and virtual learning that they experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Punya Bhasin, Colm Slevin and Allison Radziwon, news editors.

Meet the editors: News

By Punya Bhasin, Colm Slevin, and Allison Radziwon • August 30, 2022
Meet the top-notch trio working tirelessly to deliver timely news reporting on campus.
Lucca Spence, a junior psychology major.

Students get excited for a fully in-person school year

By John Blair, Senior Staff Photographer • August 28, 2022
For the first time since fall 2020, Panthers are starting their year fully in-person with no online start, no online activities fair and no more capacity limits in study areas.
Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his budget address for the 2022-23 fiscal year to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in Harrisburg in February.

In-state Pitt students to receive additional tuition relief

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • August 28, 2022
In-state Pitt students will likely receive $350 grants from COVID-19 relief money granted by Gov. Tom Wolf's office, the University announced Wednesday.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

ICYMI: Summer Edition

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2022
With a hectic summer focused on abortion access and gun control measures, it’s easy to fall out of the loop with what’s been happening on campus. Here’s a guide to the biggest news stories at Pitt from the summer.
The 5 essentials that should be in your bookbag

The 5 essentials that should be in your bookbag

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 26, 2022
As the beginning of classes draws near, students may be wondering what they should bring to syllabus week. Besides the obvious items, here are five must-haves for any Panther’s bookbag.
Bank accounts, dining and more: SGB members talk plans for academic year

Bank accounts, dining and more: SGB members talk plans for academic year

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • August 26, 2022
As the fall semester begins, Pitt’s Student Government Board will start allocating hundreds of thousands of dollars from the student activities fee fund — which is financed through students’ tuition — to clubs.
Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, masks now optional on Oakland campus

Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, masks now optional on Oakland campus

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • August 25, 2022
Masks are now optional indoors on Oakland campus in accordance to COVID-19 Community levels.
Fireworks erupt from the Cathedral of Learning at PPC’s annual Homecoming Laser and Fireworks show in 2018.

Fireworks, Fall Fest and more: Pitt Program Council preps for fall semester

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
Whether it’s Bigelow Bash, homecoming fireworks, movie screenings, an annual trip to New York City or much more — Pitt Program Council has some of its most exciting events in the fall semester.
The Cathedral of Learning seen from the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain.

A guide to the best outdoor study spaces around campus

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
Here’s a guide to some of the best outdoor study spaces on campus 一 from a student who prefers to work with a little fresh air and white background noise.
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