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

Harris, Trump and surrogates address the nation during presidential debate

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • 2:34 am
Amid Tuesday night’s fact checks and muted microphones, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spoke directly to the country to make their cases for president. The presidential debate, which took place in Philadelphia, featured both the nominees discussing their governing records and plans for the future.
A student takes notes during Social Psych of Reality TV class.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.
Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel signs the final beam at the BioForge “topping off” ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6.

BioForge moves into next phase of construction

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
Contributors to BioForge gathered at the construction site for a “topping off” ceremony on Sept. 6, where they signed the final beam. Its addition to the building marks a new stage of construction.
Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt completes comeback against Cincinnati, wins River City Rivalry

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer • September 7, 2024

In last year’s River City Rivalry, Cincinnati earned a big first-half lead but let Pitt claw back in the second half.  But the Bearcats held off the Panthers and left Pittsburgh with the win. This season’s...

Police watch protesters during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

Chief of Police, students discuss absence of ENS alert following assault of two Jewish students on campus

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
After no alert from the Emergency Notification System alert was sent at Pitt following the assault of two Jewish students on Friday evening, students have raised concerns about campus safety and how law enforcement responds and notifies the Pitt community when dangers occur.
Protestors gather under the Cathedral of Learning during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

‘Nobody is free until everyone is free’: Pitt students, teachers, and community members attend Palestine protest in Schenley Plaza

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
Around 70 Pitt students and members of the community gathered in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday for a pro-Palestine rally in recognition of over 300 days of conflict.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace following Harris's speech at the IBEW Local Union 5 on Monday.

“We have some work ahead of us:” Harris, Biden rally union members during Labor Day campaign stop

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2024
At an joint event with President Biden on the South Side to celebrate Labor Day, Vice President Kamala Harris implored listeners to help “get votes to the polls” from now until Election Day.
Review | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Review | A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

By Daniella Levick, Senior Staff Writer • September 3, 2024

Ever since its announcement in Sept. 2022, BBC’s TV adaptation of Holly Jackson’s New York Times bestselling YA novel “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” captured the attention of bibliophiles and...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 1, 2024
Following the incident on Friday evening where a group of Jewish students at Pitt were attacked on their way to a Chabad dinner, community organizations, local politicians, and the University administration have issued statements expressing their support for the Jewish community at Pitt. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Group of Jewish students attacked at Cathedral of Learning Friday evening, Hillel JUC responds

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2024
At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, the University confirmed that a group of Jewish students “were attacked by an individual wielding a bottle” near the Cathedral of Learning at around 6 p.m. Friday evening. The statement clarified that two of the students were treated for injuries at the scene and that the alleged perpetrator, who has “no known Pitt affiliation,” is in Pitt Police’s custody.
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