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
Fans cheer as Elle King performs during the Maple House Music and Arts Festival at Hartwood Acres Park on Saturday.

Pittsburgh-based record label holds first Maple House Music Festival

By Bella Markovitz, For The Pitt News • May 25, 2022
Hundreds of music lovers congregated at Hartwood Acres Park for the first-ever Maple House Music and Arts Festival this past Saturday.
Poster for “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”

Review | “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” falls short of potential

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022
The best part of Marvel’s newest film is the villain. Contrary to popular belief, the antagonist can be an audience member’s favorite character.
The last Senate Council meeting of the year on Thursday.

Senate Council recaps academic year, SGB discusses plans for fall

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • May 24, 2022
Chancellor Gallagher opened Thursday’s Senate Council meeting by thanking council members advocating for Pitt’s state funding.

Pitt’s COVID-19 community risk shifts from low to medium

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • May 24, 2022
Pitt officials said Friday that Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Community Level has shifted from low to medium risk due the current increased impact on the health care system.
Pitt Faculty Union flyers on campus table.

Pitt faculty union, administration dispute bargaining unit size

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • May 24, 2022
Nearly two months into contract negotiations between faculty union representatives and University officials, the union claims that Pitt seeks to unlawfully disqualify 600 members while failing to substantively engage in the bargaining process.
Kathy Stouffer holds an "I Voted" sticker after voting in the Pennsylvania primary election at the Michaux Manor Living Center in Fayetteville on Tuesday.

PA primary election results

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • May 19, 2022
Pennsylvania citizens voted on Tuesday to determine the candidates who will run in the general election this fall. The upcoming midterm election is vital, as Pennsylvania’s elections in the fall may determine which political party wins control of the U.S. Senate.
Starbucks at Amos Hall on Fifth Avenue.

Amos Hall Starbucks workers reflect on the union victory

By Punya Bhasin, Contributing Editor • May 18, 2022
Sam Knapp, a shift supervisor and member of the Amos Hall Starbucks organizing committee, said the victory felt like a step towards a better work life for him and his fellow workers. 
Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn Quan Wang in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

AAPI shows and movies to check out this month

By Sinead McDevitt, Contributing Editor • May 18, 2022
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so here is a list of films and shows created by and starring AAPI individuals.
2022 New East Cinema Symposium hosted in the Cathedral of Learning on Friday.

Ukrainian cinema takes center stage at the 2022 New East Cinema Symposium

By Serena Garcia, For The Pitt News • May 18, 2022
In light of Russia’s February 24th invasion of Ukraine, the 2022 New East Cinema Symposium at Pitt aimed to focus on highlighting Ukrainian culture and cinema through various film showings this past week.
The planning commission’s public hearing on Tuesday.

City Planning Commission requests four-week continuance for Oakland Plan at public hearing

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • May 18, 2022
At the recent City Planning Commission meeting, Department of City Planning deputy director Andrew Dash discussed some of the challenges that came with building a plan to satisfy everyone in the Oakland neighborhood, including the many diverse groups of people who live and work there.
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