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Plant2Plate still awaiting University development deadline after three years

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

Located at 246 Oakland Ave., the Plant2Plate garden provides a rare green space for students and residents alike. In 2021, the university promised the student-run community garden one more season before development on their new land would begin. Years later, members are still waiting.

Astronomy department gives recommendations for Monday’s eclipse

By Nate Yonamine, Contributing Editor • April 5, 2024

With the solar eclipse hitting Pittsburgh on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, members of Pitt’s Department of Physics and Astronomy provide safety tips and recommendations to first-time eclipse viewers. People must wear solar eclipse glasses to view the eclipse safely.

Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences launches Doctor of Chiropractic program

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • April 4, 2024

Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Anthony Delitto said Pitt’s new Doctor of Chiropractic program marks a big advancement in academic medicine. “Opening a Doctor of Chiropractic...

Behind the scenes of the Pitt Program Council’s annual Bigelow Bash

By Jiya Narwal, Staff Writer • April 2, 2024

Over 60 student volunteers will get together on April 7 to build the stage where artists JID, Luh Tyler, My Favorite Color and Pitt Factor winner 9FiftySeven will perform. However, the efforts that go...

Students share their thoughts on Easter travel

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2024

Many students travel throughout the school year. Given the timing of Easter, weeks after spring break, students had to weigh their options when deciding whether to go home for the holiday.

Column | ACC’s wins in tournament proves Pitt should’ve made it in

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

Selection Sunday is a national holiday among sports fans. While some teams are all but expecting a ticket, or have gained one through conference titles, the rest of the tournament hopefuls await that fateful...

Muslim Student Association hosts annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

The Muslim Student Association hosted their annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Wednesday evening. The event featured prayers, a speech from guest speaker Iman Chris and food for attendees to break their fast.

Pitt Bradford student using virtual reality to research PTSD

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

A virtual reality program developed by Sofiya Synychych, a Pitt Bradford student, in collaboration with faculty members, offers hope to those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. “I designed...

Bridge Pittsburgh hosts second annual debate between Pitt College Democrats, Republicans

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

Bridge Pittsburgh, a nonpartisan political club on campus, hosted its second annual debate between Pitt College Democrats and College Republicans on Tuesday evening in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

‘These aren’t little furry pets’: Chesterfield tenants discuss localized rat infestation

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • March 26, 2024

Chesterfield Road, on a steep hill in West Oakland, is home to many things — dozens of Pitt students, longtime residents, UPMC workers and, most notably, an extremely localized infestation of hundreds of rats.

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