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Students deliver a letter to the Chancellor's office. Photo: Courtesy of AID

Students deliver letter to Chancellor

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor September 24, 2015

When student activists gathered in the Cathedral to deliver a message to the Chancellor Thursday, they left their protest signs and megaphones at home. Instead, about 20 student members of Americans for...

Symposium smooth after controversy

By Mark Pesto / Senior Staff Writer September 24, 2015

Pitt’s Inaugural National Security Symposium went smoothly  yesterday despite controversy over the withdrawal of ex-panelist Norman Finkelstein’s invitation, according to organizer Brian Sisco. “We’re...

Dave and Andy's sign vandalized

Dave and Andy’s sign vandalized

By Elizabeth Lepro / Asst. News Editor September 23, 2015

An unidentified person has graffitied Dave and Andy’s iconic ice cream cone sign. Employees first noticed a purple peace sign, a smiley face and a heart on the white space underneath the words “Dave...

Shots fired in North Oakland late Tuesday night

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 23, 2015

Pittsburgh police have said shots were fired in North Oakland late on Tuesday. At approximately 11:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22,  officers responded to a call after shots were fired at the 300 block of...

Student home targeted in armed robbery

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 23, 2015

An unidentified man held a student at gunpoint late Tuesday night in his home on McKee Place, stealing televisions and other electronics before fleeing the scene. According to a 911 dispatcher, police...

Pitt wrestler Edgar Bright was arrested on Friday.

Former Pitt wrestler Bright arrested following Friday incident

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 22, 2015

The Pittsburgh Police department arrested former Pitt wrestler Edgar Bright following an incident Friday night. Bright was charged with seven total counts including aggravated assault, firearm violations...

Emily Hower / Layout Editor

Pitt releases sexual assault survey results

When it comes to sexual misconduct on Pitt’s campus, students are afraid to step in, seek help and file reports, according to a survey of the University’s sexual climate. The results of the 2015...

The City's proposed bike lanes in Oakland. Photo: Courtesy of Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator Kristin Saunders.

Oakland bike lane installation set for next week

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 18, 2015

After discussing plans throughout the summer, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works will begin installing the first phase of its project to bring more bike lanes to Oakland next week. The...

Oakland Forever 2014. Photo: Courtesy of OBID

Festival coming to Oakland

By Rio Maropis / For The Pitt News September 16, 2015

Promising to “push the boundaries” of a normal festival experience, the Oakland Business Improvement District will soon give all Oakland residents a chance to walk the red carpet and check out new...

Oakwatch. Image: Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Oakwatch talks Over-crowding

When Hanson Kappelman attended college in Ohio, he fought for student independence. More than 30 years later, Kappelman, now living in Oakland, thinks residents need to follow the rules. At Wednesday’s...

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