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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A scarf hugs a tree in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Scarf bombardiers: Pittsburgh passion project warms thousands in need

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer 2:22 am
Volunteers donate scarves and place them around Pittsburgh for anyone to take. 
'They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

‘They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025
Rising grocery prices at Forbes Street Market are leaving students and Oakland locals frustrated. Experts weigh in on the economic factors driving the surge and the challenges of affordable campus shopping.
‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold February 10, 2025
Over one thousand Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to the Cathedral of Learning to celebrate their team’s 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

‘Science is non-partisan’: Pitt researchers face NIH funding freeze

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer February 7, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 27 that froze all federal grants and loans, which includes a freeze on funding from the NIH. With funding up in the air, researchers at Pitt are feeling uncertain and worried about the future of their careers and work.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Pittsburgh Latino organizations provide support amid new executive immigration policies

By Sarah George, Staff Writer February 5, 2025
Latino organizations in Pittsburgh prepare for the effects of the recent immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.
FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer February 4, 2025
The yearly cycle of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently delayed for the second year in a row. Normally, FAFSA opens on October 1 each year but, this year it was delayed until December 1.
Attendees gathered in the Eddy Theatre at Chatham University to spectate discussions with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor and moderator Ann Belser on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Mayor Ed Gainey, County Controller Corey O’Connor face off in mayoral forum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2025
Mayor Ed Gainey and his challenger, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor, addressed key issues such as public safety, affordable housing, city finances and Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in a mayoral forum at Chatham on Sunday afternoon.
SJP held an emergency meeting in the William Pitt Union to address the potential sanctions SJP is facing.

Pitt seeks to sanction Students for Justice in Palestine, threatens event restrictions

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2025
The Office of Student Conduct is requiring SJP to complete a conduct hearing. The proposed sanctions include banning the club from hosting events through May 5, an action that may throw the future of pro-Palestinian organizing on campus into question.
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration hosted at Hillel JUC.

Descendent of Holocaust survivors speaks to students on Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer January 29, 2025
As fewer and fewer survivors of the Holocaust remain alive, Holocaust Remembrance Day is still commemorated at Pitt 80 years later.
An attendee holds a candle during the Community Vigil for Gaza on Oct. 7, 2024.

Pitt community reacts to ceasefire in Gaza while Students for Justice in Palestine faces suspension

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer January 28, 2025
After 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, a temporary ceasefire has been reached, which has rippling effects across the region, the world and even on Pitt’s campus. Over the course of the 15 months, Pitt has seen numerous protests related to the war. 
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