Panther defense makes up for offensive woes to beat Syracuse 21-10
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 19, 2020
In a game marked by offensive mishaps, Pitt (2-0, 1-0 ACC) beat conference rival Syracuse (0-2, 0-2 ACC) 21-10.
Gallagher: ‘Anticipate’ [email protected], compressed schedule next semester
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
September 18, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Thursday that he expects the [email protected] model to continue into the spring semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He also said it’s likely that next semester’s schedule will be compressed similar to the fall so there aren’t vacations where people leave and come back to campus.
Students offer mixed reviews of new meal plans, food under Compass Group
By India Krug, For The Pitt News
September 16, 2020
Compass Group, Pitt’s new dining contractor, requires all first-year students living on-campus to have unlimited meal plans. Along with new meal plans, students shared their opinions on new food options, dining location changes and safety.
Students with mixed feelings as more classes move in person
By Elise Roessner, Staff Writer
September 13, 2020
For the first time in months, Jillian Werbisky, a junior psychology and administration of justice double major, will attend a class in person this week. Werbisky said she is looking forward to attending her Scene Painting class on Tuesday.
Preview: Panthers to coast by Governors
By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
Narduzzi’s squad will suit up for the first time on Saturday, hosting the Austin Peay Governors at Heinz Field.
Pitt to allow in-person classes if ‘definable benefit,’ remainder to stay online during Elevated posture
By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Alice Tang
September 9, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email to faculty members that they can apply to teach their classes in person if there is a “definable benefit” to in-person instruction, and if an instructor’s dean or regional campus president approves teaching plans.
‘We know better’: Greek life leaders address fall recruitment, partying crackdown
By Thea Barrett and Maura Scrabis
September 9, 2020
Amid a crackdown on Oakland parties and the student organizations hosting them, some groups are holding themselves to a higher standard. John Altvater, the vice president of recruitment for the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, said his chapter has closely followed COVID-19 health rules and encourages all Greek life chapters and other organizations to follow them.
Pitt adds 37 COVID-19 cases since Thursday
By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor
September 8, 2020
Pitt added 37 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 36 students and one employee, between last Friday and Monday, continuing an upward trend in reported cases.
Pitt alumna creates civic engagement app
By India Krug, For The Pitt News
September 6, 2020
Bhavini Patel, an alumna of both Pitt and the University of Oxford, is a leading advocate for social justice through data technology in the Pittsburgh area. BeamData, the startup she co-founded, released its first civic action app called Be the Change, which connects people to their state legislators to share community causes.
‘Terrifying’: Title IX office, students react to new federal regulations
By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer
September 4, 2020
Pitt’s Title IX office has implemented controversial new federal Title IX regulations — meeting the federal government’s Aug. 14 deadline — despite strong opposition from some University officials. Carrie Benson said she has many concerns about the new rules, but her office will comply with them.