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
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

Pitt students share their summer plans

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
After a long and strenuous academic year, many students are excited to take a break. During the three and a half months of summer vacation, students plan to travel abroad, spend time with family and friends, do research and work summer jobs.  
Protesters hold up signs during higher education and free speech rally.

Faculty, staff and students rally for free speech protection in higher education

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Faculty, staff and students from Pittsburgh universities rallied for free speech protection in higher education amid the Trump administration’s cuts to university programs and funding in Schenley Plaza Thursday afternoon.
Demonstrators march down Fifth Avenue during a protest on March 22, 2025.

ACLU of Pennsylvania sues Pitt over SJP suspension

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • April 16, 2025
The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a federal civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh and several administrators Tuesday morning on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt over the club’s indefinite suspension in March.
SGB during its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB omnibus bill proposes changes to referendum and allocation processes

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Student Government Board introduced an omnibus bill on April 1, which will amend the referendum, allocations and SGB Assembly remunerations process for student organizations if passed next Tuesday.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt lifts hiring freeze for student workers

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
On March 24, the University hiring freeze was lifted for student employees, although the staff freeze is still in effect.
Redshirt sophomore defensive back intercepts the ball in Pitt football's spring game on Saturday April, 12

The Sharks make their return to Acrisure in Pitt Football Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer • April 12, 2025

Last season, the Panthers were ranked as high as No. 18 in the poll rankings, starting off 7-0 under quarterback Eli Holstein and a top-ranked defense in the nation. Pitt then finished the season with...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kyle Louis (9) makes a shark sign with his hand during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Pitt’s linebackers are in position for a successful sequel

By Robert Thompson, Staff Writer • April 10, 2025

This fall, Pitt’s linebackers — self-proclaimed sharks — hope to produce a sequel to their breakout 2024 season that puts Jaws 2 to shame. Last season, the sharks, led by All-American redshirt...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Trump administration revokes multiple international student visas at Pitt and other Pennsylvania universities

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
This week, international students at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, among other Pennsylvania colleges, had their visas revoked by the Trump administration.
Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’

By Thomas Riley, Contributing Editor • April 8, 2025

I had been sitting in an IMAX theater at AMC Waterfront for an hour and ten minutes, watching Steve and his gang of Idahoan misfits journey to the Woodland Mansion, when it happened. Garrett, played...

Michael Knowles speaks during the “Return of Michael Knowles” event on Monday, April 7.

Knowles event draws conservative supporters, LGBTQ+ ralliers

By Amanda Yu and Naomi Weiss • April 8, 2025
About 150 students and community members listened to Knowles speak about political violence, the flaws of liberalism and transgender people while about 75 people protested outside the event. Event attendees said they appreciated the open political discussion, while ralliers criticized the University for allowing Knowles to speak on campus.
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