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
TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

TPN says ‘so long’ to senior editors

By The Pitt News Staff, The Pitt News Staff • April 20, 2022
Though we’re sad to say goodbye to six editorial board members, we’re grateful for all the memories we made during our time together and the positive impact they had on the paper and their peers.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy's Place on Tuesday night.

SGB says goodbye at last meeting of the year

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
Student Government Board’s last public meeting of the year featured tearful goodbyes and well wishes for the future. President Harshitha Ramanan began the meeting by announcing she had no official business to cover.
News editor Martha Layne sits at her desk in The Pitt News office.

Column | Reluctantly rewarded

By Martha Layne, News Editor • April 20, 2022
News editor Martha Layne recounts her time at The Pitt News as the self-described most reluctant editor in a very, very brief memoir.
Walnut Capital advertisements in South Oakland.

‘Very impressed’: Walnut Capital, residents reflect on Oakland Crossings revisions

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
With zoning changes for developer Walnut Capital’s Oakland Crossings project heading back to Pittsburgh City Council, president Todd Reidbord said the changes were a compromise between the company and City officials.
The outside of the Amos Starbucks.

‘Put their money where their mouth is’: Oakland Starbucks workers fight to unionize

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • April 19, 2022
When Sam Knapp, a shift supervisor at the Amos Hall Starbucks, saw that his employees’ wellness was deteriorating, he decided to take action and sent a message to Workers United.
A student writes chemistry problems.

Students express mixed reactions to return of in-person finals

By Trevor Weinstock, For The Pitt News • April 19, 2022
Finals season is no one’s favorite time of year, but the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed students to see other options for final exams. Many still have the option of in-person or online finals next week.
Drew White, a senior majoring in supply chain management and business information systems, in the Cathedral of Learning.

Graduating seniors say goodbye to a complicated college experience

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2022
Many graduating seniors experienced a range of ups and downs throughout their college years, thanks largely to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has reshaped the college experience for seniors who are now preparing to graduate in less than two weeks.
A shelf in the Pitt Pantry, based out of Bellefield Presbyterian Church.

Pitt students fight food insecurity with new coalition

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • April 19, 2022
Across the country, around 39% of college students struggle with food insecurity. At Pitt, a new group is fighting to make a change on campus.
Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
The most satisfying moments of Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco’s 20-year career as a Pittsburgh pediatrician come when his patients grow up and come back to visit him — sometimes, with kids of their own.
Phil Wion: A labor of love

Phil Wion: A labor of love

By Neena Hagen • April 18, 2022
Perhaps no one was happier when Pitt faculty voted to unionize than Phil Wion. The 80-year-old led two efforts to unionize Pitt faculty in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
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