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
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Column | Pitt basketball is poised for tournament berth, but must avoid low-quadrant losses

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • January 31, 2023
With just a few weeks left before March Madness begins, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti argues that Pitt men’s basketball is in a great position to make the tournament, barring any more blemishes against Quadrant 3-4 teams.
Protesters speak into a microphone during the Tyre Nichols protest on Sunday.

‘We are not satisfied’: Pitt students protest police brutality, demand justice for Tyre Nichols

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 30, 2023
Following the release of the graphic video showing Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police on Friday, Pitt students protested police brutality on Sunday night using a somewhat unconventional method — police sirens.
Brenda Song speaks during a Pitt Program Council event Thursday night at the WPU Assembly room.

Brenda Song talks growing up in the acting industry at PPC, ASA event

By Shreya Singh, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
About 300 students gathered in the William Pitt Union’s Assembly Room on Thursday night to welcome Brenda Song, who Pitt Program Council invited in collaboration with Pitt’s Asian Student Alliance. Song is an actress who started her career at age six as a child model.
A student places a can of alcoholic seltzer into a fridge.

‘I’ve had a lot of fun without it’: Dry January encourages sober life at Pitt

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
While alcohol consumption is fairly regular on college campuses, some students are trying to remain sober this month in honor of Dry January, an initiative that invites participants to abstain from alcohol.
People attend an Asian Pacific Islander panel in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday night.

Asian Student Alliance, Pitt admin discuss English Language Institute closure, sixth floor renovations at town hall

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Students and staff vocalized the need for an expansion of the OIB, faculty and certificate issues within the Asian Studies Center and greater resources for international students at a town hall on Asian and Pacific Islander students’ issues Tuesday night.
Senior libero Ashley Browske (4) cheers during Pitt volleyball’s game against Louisville on Oct. 23, 2022.

Column | Pitt volleyball lands No. 8 in 2023 recruiting class, must revamp at middle blocker

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 24, 2023
Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher is gearing up for the future, boasting the country’s No. 8 ranked 2023 recruiting class. Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski takes a deep dive into next year's roster, highlighting the team’s remaining gaps.
Vegetables in a grocery store.

Oakland Crossings on hold as Walnut Capital grapples with rising costs

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 22, 2023
Walnut Capital has paused development on a planned housing, retail and grocery project near the Boulevard of the Allies, citing inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. The developer will consider reordering the phases of Oakland Crossings during the pause.
Members of SCENE@Pitt operate cameras while working on the interactive music video for “Sweetness.”

Student project ‘Sweetness’ showcases intersection between Pitt arts programs

By Trinity Foster, Staff Writer • January 20, 2023
The first project of its kind at Pitt, “Sweetness” began as a music video featuring music by Mario Quinn and became something much bigger — a choose-your-own adventure interactive event involving more than 20 people across Pitt arts disciplines.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

English Language Institute closing due to declining enrollment

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • January 18, 2023
Dean Kathleen Blee sent a letter to the Department of Linguistics, notifying them that the English Language Institute will cease operations on June 30. Faculty members want to find ways to still provide services the ELI has to offer.
Pitt Faculty Union flyers on a campus table.

Pitt’s spending on ‘union avoidance firm’ slows, but reaches $3M

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 18, 2023
Pitt reduced payments to “union avoidance” law firm Ballard Spahr following faculty unionization, but continues to pay hundreds of thousands to firms with labor m
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