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 graduate student union poster.

Pitt grad union organizers, emboldened by labor wins across academia, escalate efforts

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2023
Graduate students at Yale, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse and several other large universities have unionized with more than 90% support in the last six months, sparking hope among organizers for a similar victory at Pitt.
Large watering cans add to a display inside Phipps Conservatory’s spring flower show.

Spring is blooming at Phipps Botanical Garden show

By Trinity Foster, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2023
Phipps’ spring show, Five Senses of Splendor, opened in March to give visitors the opportunity to enjoy spring early. The show features a giant perfume bottle, elevated birdhouses and whimsical faux birds “flying” from the ceiling.
Melt’d on Forbes Avenue.

‘Like a grilled cheese, just on steroids’: Melt’d offers late-night cheesy meals

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023
Melt’d, a cheese-based restaurant, opened on March 22 at 3903 Forbes Ave. The location combines traditional sandwiches with American, cheddar and provolone cheeses to offer 13 different grilled cheese sandwiches and bowls.
Pitt police chief James Loftus.

‘A very scary situation’: Student react to active shooter hoax, cite need for better communication

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
When Pitt’s campus locked down for a supposed active shooter threat at a nearby high school last Wednesday, it took a long time for Tia Sanjeev to find out that the report was a hoax, especially as false information circulated on social media.
Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel speaks at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning following her appointment.

Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel discusses unionization, ‘anti-trans’ speaker events

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2023
Pitt’s Board of Trustees named Gabel, the current president of the University of Minnesota, on Monday as Pitt’s chancellor starting in July. Following her appointment, Gabel answered questions at a press conference about her stance on unionization, police relations and “anti-trans” speaker events on campus.
Joan Gabel at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning after being named the University's next chancellor.

Joan Gabel to serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2023
Joan Gabel will serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July, following a vote Monday from the University’s Board of Trustees. The current president at the University of Minnesota is the first woman to have the job in Pitt’s history.
Professor Deirdre McCloskey.

Deirdre McCloskey discusses upcoming debate with Michael Knowles, criticizes petition to cancel event

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2023
Deirdre McCloskey is set to debate “transgenderism and womanhood” with Michael Knowles in the coming weeks. She said it will likely be a “silly debate” but thinks it's important to speak against Knowles’ desire for the government to intervene in family decisions, including those that involve the transitioning and protection of transgender children.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

English Language Institute remains open for another year, though its future is ‘unknown’

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 29, 2023
While the English Language Institute will remain open for at least one more year, faculty, staff and students are scrambling to make the most of the ELI’s services amid an uncertain future.
Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is 'unfounded'

Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is ‘unfounded’

By Alexandra Ross and Rebecca Johnson • March 29, 2023
Pitt police reopened campus and have determined that a "critical incident" at Central Catholic High School is "unfounded." Police locked down campus for about half an hour Wednesday morning, telling people to avoid the area.
Che Nwabuko at the Indoor Track and Field ACC Championships on Feb. 24.

With world-class speed, first-year Che Nwabuko looks to leave his mark on both Pitt football and track

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023
For first-year Che Nwabuko, balance is everything. Nwabuko is a dual-sport athlete, playing both football and track and field for Pitt. But with Nwabuko’s work ethic, balancing two sports and college academics isn’t too challenging.
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