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
Five things you can do to survive the first week of school

Five things you can do to survive the first week of school

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • August 12, 2022
The first week of college can be hard, especially being a first-year. Being in a new city with new people can be scary, so here are five things you can do to survive the first week of school.
Celeste Lintz resigned from Student Government Board.

SGB board member resigns ahead of fall semester

By Allison Radziwon, News Editor • August 12, 2022
Student Government Board member Celeste Lintz announced her resignation from the board in a Tuesday Instagram post.
Roots Natural Kitchen on Forbes Avenue.

Staff Picks: Favorite Dining Spots on Campus

By The Pitt News Staff • August 11, 2022
Welcome to campus! Whether you’re a nervous freshman or returning student, the choice of food on campus is endless and sometimes intimidating. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to let you know our staff’s favorite dining spots that you can try out and hopefully make one of your favorites too.
‘Variety of meal options’: Dining with a meal plan at Pitt

‘Variety of meal options’: Dining with a meal plan at Pitt

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • August 9, 2022
Andrew Klepeis, a rising junior politics and philosophy major, said it’s important for students to familiarize themselves with meal planning options at Pitt to get the most out of a meal plan.
Proposal for Bigelow Boulevard.

Six on-campus construction projects to know about this fall

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • August 8, 2022
For any new or returning students, it’s always helpful to know what is going on and what changes to look out for on campus.
A guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation

A guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • August 5, 2022
This upcoming year will mark the fourth consecutive school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, communities have rapidly adapted to changing recommendations.
The big names: people to know at Pitt

The big names: people to know at Pitt

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • August 4, 2022
Let’s face it, these first few weeks on campus are likely to be a whirlwind. Right now students are more worried about getting IDs, figuring out where classes are and making friends than remembering a name they briefly heard at orientation.
Five things to avoid doing your first week of school

Five things to avoid doing your first week of school

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • August 3, 2022
The beginning of your first year means something different for everyone. For some it’s the freedom of being out on their own, for others it’s their first time without their parents or any real adult supervision around. You have to do your own laundry and pay for groceries, and it can be overwhelming. To help, here are five things to avoid doing your first week.
Student Government Board works to improve undergraduate student experience

Student Government Board works to improve undergraduate student experience

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • August 3, 2022
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd said she hopes to create more “meaningful pathways” for students to engage with SGB during the upcoming school year.
Inside of an operating room during a surgery.

Pitt researchers discuss operating room sustainability practices

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • July 22, 2022
Combating climate change in the healthcare sector is especially important for Melissa Belic, professor in civil and environmental engineering and co-director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.
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