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
Dancers perform an excerpt from the ballet “Coppelia” during the ballet club’s spring show in Bellefield Hall.

‘Simply fun’: Students find interests, friends with Pitt’s more than 400 clubs

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
A new semester means a new opportunity to join Pitt’s more than 400 student organizations — anything from club sports to Knittsburgh, a knitting and crocheting group.
Frances Warde Hall on Carlow University’s campus.

‘Not on campus, on another campus’: About 130 Pitt first-years to live in Carlow University dorms this academic year

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
Noah Stephenson has a few complaints about his on-campus housing this year — namely that it isn’t on Pitt’s campus at all.
A sidewalk poem being made with pink spray paint.

‘The power of art in everyday spaces’: Local poets celebrate Oakland’s past, present and future in new OBID sidewalk poetry project

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
Walking around Oakland, students and community members alike may have noticed poems spray painted onto various sidewalks. These poems are part of Oakland Business Improvements District’s first ever sidewalk poetry program.
5 movies to get you back to school

5 movies to get you back to school

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • August 25, 2022
From ‘Dead Poets Society’ to ‘Legally Blonde,’ here are 5 movies to come back to throughout the school year.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

As Pitt confronts virus, students share feelings about COVID-19 rules

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • August 24, 2022
As Pitt prepares to take on COVID-19 for the third year, students expressed mixed feelings about the current state of the pandemic.
Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, requires masks indoors on Oakland campus

Pitt updates COVID-19 guidelines, requires masks indoors on Oakland campus

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • August 21, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that plans for the fall semester were updated in accordance with new CDC guidance, and masks are required indoors on the Oakland campus due to high COVID-19 levels in Allegheny county.
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks at Turning Point Action's "Unite and Win" rally Downtown on Friday evening.

Doug Mastriano campaigns for governor with support from Florida Gov. DeSantis

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • August 19, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor, at a Friday rally. Mastriano called on about 1,000 supporters at the Downtown Wyndham hotel to “make Pennsylvania free” ahead of the November election. 
Playwright August Wilson was born and raised in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.

University Library System receives $1 million grant to fund the August Wilson Archive

By Punya Bhasin, Culture Editor • August 18, 2022
The University of Pittsburgh Library System and the Henry L. Hillman Foundation announced a $1 million dollar grant towards the August Wilson Archive, which is scheduled to open to the public in January.
Preparations underway for the Year of Emotional Well-Being

Preparations underway for the Year of Emotional Well-Being

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • August 16, 2022
Provost Ann Cudd announced the Year of Emotional Well-Being as the focus of the 2022-2023 “Year of…” initiative on April 28.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland.

Six places every Panther must visit around campus

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 16, 2022
Being a Pitt student has its perks, especially when you can visit various cool places for free. With your Pitt Student ID, you can venture throughout the city and experience Pittsburgh, all without spending a single penny.
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