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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Faculty union members demonstrate outside of Provost Cudd’s office, push for job security

Faculty union members demonstrate outside of Provost Cudd’s office, push for job security

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Dozens of union faculty gathered outside of the Provost’s office Wednesday morning in an effort to advance stagnant job security talks ahead of a Dec. 14 bargaining session. 
A student squeezes a stress ball.

Students prepare for finals week, share study and stress relief tips

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
With less than a week to prepare and finish up some last minute study sessions, students are feeling the pressure to perform well on their finals. To cure those end-of-semester worries, students shared their favorite stress relief activities.
Holiday activities to distract you from finals stress

Holiday activities to distract you from finals stress

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022
Though finals season is quickly approaching, there are still many holiday activities that students can participate in to help them destress and enjoy festive events before winter break. Here is a short list of some festive activities for students to explore.
Senior linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and junior linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) celebrate during Pitt football's game against Duke Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football to play in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • December 5, 2022
Pitt football accepted a bid for the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers are set to square off against No. 18 UCLA in El Paso on Dec. 30.
Pitt men's soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA men's soccer tournament.

Panthers advance to NCAA semifinals after defeating Portland 1-0

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer • December 3, 2022
The Panthers defeated Portland 1-0 on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The win advances the Panthers to their second College Cup in three years.
Senior defensive specialist Ashley Browske (4) celebrates after Pitt scores during Pitt's game against Colgate in the first round of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center Friday night.

No. 2 Panthers overpower Colgate, cruise to first round sweep in NCAA tournament

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • December 2, 2022
No. 2 Pitt volleyball was dominant in their first round NCAA tournament matchup against Colgate, sweeping the Raiders in an all-around impressive performance. The Panthers will take on No. 7 BYU tomorrow in the second round.
Holiday lights in Schenley Plaza.

‘Glowland’ fills Schenley Plaza with giant seesaws, produces motion-based art

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • December 1, 2022
Oakland Business Improvement District is gearing up for the winter season with a new art-based community project, Glowland. Glowland is a month-long winter festival that features a series of light-based art installations, yard games and live music until Dec. 18.
Members of the University Gamelan Ensemble perform at Bellefield Hall on Nov. 15.

University Gamelan Ensemble introduces music from underrepresented Sundanese culture

By Aoqin Yan, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
Andrew Weintraub founded the University Gamelan Ensemble in 1997. It plays gamelan music of the Sundanese people, which contains a set of predominantly percussion instruments, including tuned gongs, metal-keyed instruments, drums and more.
An educator reads to a child enrolled in the UCDC child care program.

‘I couldn’t count on it’: Faculty express concerns about waitlist for University-provided daycare

By James Paul, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
The waitlist for the university child day care increased in 2020 to between four and six years long due to “closures during the pandemic and issues with staffing.” Some faculty members say the wait times do not make it a viable option, and the faculty union plans to bring it up during contract negotiations.
Noah Stockwell competes on Wheel of Fortune.

Pitt sophomore Noah Stockwell hits jackpot on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • November 28, 2022
The game show “Wheel of Fortune” showcased Noah Stockwell, a sophomore nursing major, on Nov. 24. Stockwell took home $69,440, along with a trip to Hawaii and a $1,000 Tower Records gift card.
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