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
Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) celebrates during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Louisville on Feb. 7.

Men’s basketball takeaways | Sibande shines as sixth man, Panthers deserve national recognition

By Jack Markowski, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball notched another pair of ACC wins last week, defeating Louisville and Florida State. Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the two contests.
Performance during the “Be Gay [Do Crime]” drag concert series.

‘Be Gay [Do Crime]’ concert series spotlights drag as an art form

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 12, 2023
Patrick Mayoral performs as Miss Demeanor in their drag concert series “Be Gay [Do Crime].” The show features a myriad of drag performers across Pittsburgh. The last concert took place on Friday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Abuse of corpse case against Pitt student to proceed to Court of Common Pleas

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 10, 2023
The abuse of corpse case against Pitt student Sonel Jimenez will proceed to the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Judge Kim Berkeley Clark ruled Thursday afternoon.
A close-up of a book.

Teaching assistants discuss necessity, effectiveness of University policies on student relationships

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
The University established a policy in 2017 regarding consensual romantic and sexual relationships “in an effort to ensure that the University’s educational and work environment is based on professional relationships in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.”
A couple crosses their fingers behind their backs.

Pitt Marriage Pact struggles to help students find love, so far

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
A survey promising true love circulated among thousands of skeptical, curious and excited Pitt students last month. The Marriage Pact boasts, “Leave it up to our algorithm and find your perfect backup plan today,” but Pitt students don’t seem so lucky.
The Tinder app.

Guns, virginity and nude requests: Students recount their Tinder horror stories

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 7, 2023
From handguns during sex to asking for nudes while mourning a grandfather, The Pitt News found three of the most outrageous Tinder stories from students on campus.
Pigeons sit on top of a building.

‘Depressing:’ Fifth Avenue construction sends pigeons packing

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2023
Should lovers of urban wildlife fear for the pigeons that frequented a recently razed parklet on Fifth Avenue? Not really, says Pitt Birding and Ornithology Club President Garrett Sisk.
A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. (AP Photo/Leon Keith)

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News • February 3, 2023
According to the Wall Street Journal, sales of cough and cold medications rose by 35% in December 2022 compared to last year, and supply has not kept up. Pitt’s campus is no exception to this shortage.
A pile of cash.

Pitt seniors express concern about graduating into a potential recession

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
As more and more people increasingly signal that a recession is going to hit the United States, Pitt seniors are preparing for the world they are soon entering and what that means for their young adult lives.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

Exclusive | Students write letter to Provost Cudd, Dean Blee urging Pitt to keep English Language Institute open

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 31, 2023
Pitt’s announcement that it will close the English Language Institute this summer left international students worried about losing their student visas, some saying they will have to leave the country in about two weeks at the end of the semester.
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