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Josh Peck speaks to students at the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday.

Pitt Program Council hosts ‘Drake and Josh’ star Josh Peck

By Sanvi Gandikota, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

The Pitt Program Council hosted a Q&A event with Josh Peck on Thursday, Nov. 30. Known for gaining prominence on the Nickelodeon show "Drake and Josh" from 2004 to 2007, the actor made a comeback to...

A portrait of Chancellor Joan Gabel.

Chancellor Gabel discusses free speech on campus, reflects on first semester

By Betul Tuncer, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2023
Chancellor Joan Gabel sat down with The Pitt News to reflect on the successes and challenges that came with her first semester as chancellor and discuss the role of universities during global conflicts and upholding free speech.
Snack Landscape, 2020. Gabrielle (Gabe) Wolfe.

South Side art exhibit celebrates food in a casual creative space

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

“Buttery Spread,” an art exhibition that uses food as both a subject and a medium, invites visitors to indulge their child-like curiosity. Build a tower out of paper doritos. Look at a kayak shaped...

Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer November 29, 2023
With an avalanche of finals, endless assignments and looming deadlines, students are finding themselves caught in a whirlwind of academic pressure after Thanksgiving break.
First year defender Olivia Lee (20) celebrates with teammates after their win against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex on Saturday.

What Pitt Athletics fans missed over Thanksgiving break

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2023

While students went back home for Thanksgiving break, Pitt Athletics stayed busy. Some teams continued their seasons, while others saw their seasons come to an end.  Here is a recap of the busy Thanksgiving...

Christine Ha leads a cooking demonstration during an event organized by Pitt’s Asian Student Association.

Pitt’s Asian Student Alliance hosts ‘Masterchef’ winner Christine Ha

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Pitt’s Asian Student Alliance hosted a speaker event featuring Christine Ha, a blind chef who won the third season of “Masterchef.” The event on Nov. 17 commenced with a Q&A session on stage...

Starbucks workers strike during Red Cup Day on Forbes Avenue on Thursday.

‘Give us a fair contract’ : Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day in Oakland

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Pitt’s Amos Hall Starbucks joined the largest Starbucks strike in history Thursday afternoon in the ongoing battle for workers’ rights. Starbucks workers from Amos Hall, Craig Street and South Side...

Visitors are welcomed at “The Kingdom of this World Reimagined” at the University Art Gallery at Pitt.

‘Kingdom of this World Reimagined’ art exhibit celebrates Caribbean culture, mythos and literature

By Quinn Cilea, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The Frick Fine Arts Building is home to the art exhibit “The Kingdom of this World Reimagined,” inspired by the book “The Kingdom of this World” by Alejo Carpentier and other artworks from Caribbean...

Residential buildings on Joe Hammer Square in South Oakland.

What to know when signing a lease

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer November 15, 2023
Students should read leases in detail before signing them, and be on the lookout for red flags such as landlords asking tenants to pay rent in all cash according to experts.
Students participate in programming for the OLLI Program.

Pitt’s OLLI program offers educational opportunities to retirees ‘50 years and better’

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Some people look forward to a life of relaxation after retirement without considering the extent of free time that comes with it.  One way to spend that newfound free time is through taking courses...

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