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‘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.

Redheads race through Oakland for ‘Ginger Run’ at SempleFest

By Patrick Swain, Culture Editor • March 24, 2024

The brisk, breezy air in Oakland simmered in the seconds before a horde of redheads bolted down Semple Street. Varying shades of red hair, from natural redheads to bright orange wigs, flapped through the...

Department of Linguistics hosts Sámi Day, highlights importance of preserving language and culture

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

The Department of Linguistics hosted a film screening and academic seminar on Thursday in celebration of the Sámi peoples, an indigenous culture of Scandinavia. Following the screening, a Zoom discussion was held to discuss the book “Stolen,” written by Ann-Helén Laestadius.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Novosel voted Best Professor by Pitt community

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • March 21, 2024

In The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey, students voted Anthony Novosel, a part-time instructor in the history department, best professor.

Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point event

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night to an audience of hundreds of students and community members.

Pitt extends commitment deadline for first-year students to May 15

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 19, 2024

High school seniors had a little extra time to decide if they will attend Pitt this fall. The University of Pittsburgh announced on Feb. 23 that it would extend its commitment deadline from May 1 to...

Pitt men’s basketball fails to make NCAA Tournament, declines NIT bid

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • March 17, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball had a disappointing Sunday evening, as the team failed to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee listed the Panthers as one of the first four teams out of the...

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 10, 2024

Just after the tip-off of Pitt men’s basketball (21-10, 12-8 ACC) against NC State, Wake Forest defeated Clemson. If the Panthers beat the Wolfpack on Saturday night they would lock in the No. 4 seed...

Pink Panthers+ Mentorship Program shows high school women they belong at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024

Pink Panthers+ is a one-day program that gives high school girls a glimpse into a day in the life of an actual female STEM student at Pitt.

Pitt Stages play ‘That’s Not How I Remember It’ finds comedy in memory and ‘80s nostalgia

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024

The Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre swelled with laughter last Friday as it hosted the Pitt Stages production of “That’s Not How I Remember It.'' The one-act play, which ran from March 1 to March 3,...