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
Albert Tanjaya and Sareena Fayaz are both seniors and the new co-presidents of Humans of Pitt, an organization based off of the famous Humans of New York photoblog.

Humans of Pitt is back and plans to be better than ever

By Diana Velasquez, Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
At Pitt, with its nearly 20,000 undergraduate students, it can be hard for incoming students to find their footing in the masses. Humans of Pitt was a club on campus that told the stories of the individuals within those masses — until it took an unexpected hiatus last year.
Jules Gill-Peterson, an assistant professor of English and gender, sexualtiy and women’s studies at Pitt, is the author of “Histories of the Transgender Child.”

Pitt faculty reveals the secret history of transgender children

By Sinead McDevitt, For the Pitt News • October 14, 2019
An assistant professor of English and gender, sexuality and women’s studies at Pitt, Jules Gill-Peterson used archival evidence to argue that transgender children have always existed.
Participants dance in circles in the O’Hara Student Center ballroom during the Hindu Students Council’s Navaratri celebration.

Hindu Students Council celebrates Navaratri with garba bash

By Diana Velasquez, For the Pitt News • October 7, 2019
Three hundred Pitt and CMU students alike prayed, danced and ate at a celebration hosted by the Pitt Hindu Students Council on Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to honor Navaratri, an Indian festival which takes place for nine days every autumn.
Fall is filled with tons of activities that aren’t sports.

What to do in the fall if you hate football

By Delilah Bourque and Sarah Connor, Contributing Editors • September 18, 2019
For some, the air cooling and people pulling their fall wardrobes out of storage can only mean one thing — football season. For the rest of us, the best we can do is try to make the most of our Sundays until February rolls around. Here are some of the best ways to spend your fall if you’re not a football fan.
The Balkan Babes ensemble performs Balkan music at Sunday afternoon’s Eurofest in Posvar Hall.

Eurofest creates cultural connections

By Amanda Giamalis, Staff Writer • August 26, 2019
Vendors from both Pitt and outside organizations lined the walls during Pitt’s Eurofest, a celebration of European heritage and cultures.

Dear Kelly: Subletter Edition

By The A&E Staff • November 13, 2014

Dear Kelly,My subletter is a nightmare. He filthies up the kitchen and sits in the living room all day playing his PlayStation 3. I feel bound to my bedroom. What’s the best way to cope with the situation?Sincerely,Trapped...

Dear Kelly: Bad Roommate Selector

By The A&E Staff • September 17, 2014

Dear Kelly,It’s only been a month, and I’m already starting to become annoyed with my roommates. What should I do?Sincerely,Bad Roommate SelectorDear Bad Roommate Selector, Living with people is hard...

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