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
Pitt students at a Lauv concert on Schenley Drive at PPC’s annual Fall Fest on Sunday.

PPC’s first in-person Fall Fest since 2019 delayed for two hours

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • October 10, 2021
Food trucks, hundreds of students and a large stage blocked off Schenley Drive most of Sunday. Pitt Program Council hosted the first in-person Fall Fest since 2019, offering Pitt students a day to unwind before midterm season goes into full swing.
Moviegoers watch Back to the Wharf (2020) at the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium on Saturday as a part of the Screenshot: Asia Film Festival jointly hosted by the Asian Studies Center and the Film and Media Studies program.

Screenshot: Asia brings Asian film to Pittsburgh

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer • October 10, 2021
The Screenshot: Asia Film Festival, organized by the Asian Studies Center and the Film and Media Studies program, took place Oct. 6-11 at various locations across Pitt’s campus. The festival screened 12 feature and short films from Asian countries.
Danielle Obisie-Orlu is the youth poet laureate of Allegheny County. Obisie-Orlu, who is involved in an extensive amount of activities, said performing her poetry is the most fulfilling yet.

Danielle Obisie-Orlu champions love, empathy as county youth poet laureate

By Darin Fields, Staff Writer • October 7, 2021
For Danielle Obisie-Orlu, there are three values she holds dear. Allegheny County's new youth poet laureate said she works to incorporate empathy, understanding and passion into her work and life.
Pitt Program Council’s annual Fall Fest starts on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Schenley Plaza. Pitt undergraduate students enter free and can expect music, food and fun activities.

PPC’s Fall Fest to feature Lauv, food trucks and more

By Sarah Demchak, For The Pitt News • October 7, 2021
Live music, dancing and food trucks — it is Pitt Program Council's first in-person Fall Fest since 2019. Pitt students can expect a Saturday afternoon filled with all the fun activities they have been missing out on for the past two years.
A scene from Pitt Dance Ensemble’s fall 2019 in-person performance.

Pitt dance minor faces uncertain future

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • October 5, 2021
In an email sent this summer, a School of Education professor said Pitt may no longer offer dance courses after the 2021-22 academic year. As a result, the dance minor might be terminated, leading to concerns from students who are committed to the program.
Behind the scenes on the set of “Thanks to Her,” an indie film produced in Pittsburgh.

Aspiring Pitt film students seize opportunities to work on local productions

By Mera D'Aquila, For The Pitt News • October 5, 2021
Pittsburgh has recently become the backdrop for several movie sets, creating many film industry positions in the heart of the City. Several of Pitt’s undergraduates have claimed these sought-after opportunities.
Joelle Sakr and her brother Elie Sakr are the owners of Divvy Coffee and Buns, a new coffee shop on Forbes Avenue.

Divvy Coffee & Buns brings flavors from around the world to Oakland

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, Staff Writer • October 5, 2021
Joelle Sakr knew it was time to open a coffee shop when a sign came — a big explosion in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. She started Divvy Coffee & Buns with her brother, working to launch a shop that stood out.
Apples are dumped into a hopper in the first step of the process that turns apples to cider at Soergel’s Orchards.

Soergel’s Orchards offers seasonal events, year-round products

By Grace Hemcher, Staff Writer • October 5, 2021
Soergel’s Orchard — a family-run farm and country store — lies about 30 minutes northwest of Oakland. Its classic red barn, as well as the rows of pumpkins and apple trees waiting to be picked, transport visitors away from the hustle of city life.
A screenshot of the Squirrels of Pitt Instagram account asks Pitt students to DM them “squirrel pics.”

Pitt-related social media account owners enjoy fostering community online

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer • October 3, 2021
One of the earliest Pitt community Instagram pages, Squirrels of Pitt, posts daily images of just that — the squirrels of Pitt. Pictures of squirrels eating acorns, dining hall food, scouring trash cans and even hand-feedings by students.
Students dance to the band Karibe Son in front of the William Pitt Union on Saturday night at the annual Latin American and Caribbean Festival hosted by Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies. The festival included live music, business stands and free tacos.

Latin American and Caribbean Festival takes over front of WPU

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • October 3, 2021
Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies hosted its annual Latin American and Caribbean Festival on Saturday, offering live music, food raffles and vendors for students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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