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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
Las Palmas, a small Mexican grocery store tucked away on Atwood Street, offers traditional ingredients to its customers while tacos heat up on the grill outside of the store. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Las Palmas remains open after several health inspections

By Joanna Li, News Editor • February 5, 2019
After at least three visits from the Allegheny County Health Department since it was ordered to close Jan. 24, Las Palmas #2, the Oakland location of the Mexican grocery and restaurant, was reinspected Feb. 5 and permitted to remain open.
The Bridge on Forbes in West Oakland is currently still under construction.

Pitt introduces new housing option

By Joanna Li, News Editor • February 5, 2019
Beginning this August, students will have another off-campus housing option. Last week, Pitt approved a three-year lease for up to 230 students to be housed in 87 apartments inside The Bridge on Forbes, a new upscale apartment complex that is still under construction in West Oakland.
In spite of interest from Air Force ROTC and Swanson school engineers, Pitt does not currently offer an Aerospace program.

Pitt students search for aerospace program

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
From Air Force ROTC cadets to Swanson engineers, many Pitt students yearn for a solid aerospace program that can prepare them for future careers in the United States Air Force and other related aerospace fields.
Eye to Eye works with children with ADHD and learning disabilities to teach them skills for both inside and outside the classroom.

Students see “Eye to Eye” with mentors

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
Eye to Eye is a national organization that works to combat this stigma and provide resources to children with ADHD and learning disabilities.
Kappa Kappa Gamma, a Pitt sorority, was placed on interim suspension of registration because of an alleged violation of the rules of social probation.

Kappa Kappa Gamma placed on interim suspension

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2019
Kappa Kappa Gamma, a Pitt sorority, was placed on interim suspension of registration at Pitt, according to the Student Affairs website.
NFL senior director of event operations Eric Finkelstein takes questions from the media during a Super Bowl photo and interview opportunity inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during preparation for the game on Jan. 22.

Super Bowl Scoop: Covering America’s Greatest Spectacle from the beat writers who’ve been there

By Ben Bobeck, For The Pitt News • January 30, 2019
If it weren’t for journalists, most people would have no idea what’s going on at the Super Bowl. But while they’re bringing you the news, their jobs aren’t always easy. The Pitt News spoke with some journalists to find out the scoop on covering the Super Bowl.
Wind chill temperatures are forecasted to reach as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh braces for polar vortex, Pitt cancels Wednesday classes

By The Pitt News Staff • January 30, 2019
Despite predicted wind chills as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday — and a petition with more than 8,500 signatures demanding Pitt cancel classes — the University of Pittsburgh does not plan to close Wednesday, according to Pitt spokesperson Joe Miksch.
The University will waive the security fee it charged the Pitt College Republicans for Ben Shapiro’s talk on campus last November.

Pitt waives Shapiro fee for College Republicans

By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe • January 29, 2019
University spokesman Joe Miksch said the College Republicans were responsible for the fee, as “consistent with University guidelines,” but the University would waive it due to the high cost to the club.
#MeTooPA is a sexual assault and harassment reporting hotline for students grades pre-K through college and low-wage workers in Pennsylvania created by the Women’s Law Project.

Pa. group offers legal help to sexual assault victims

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
Legal expenses for sexual assault cases can often exceed $10,000, a prohibitively high cost for segments of the population that live paycheck-to-paycheck. One group is making it possible for Pennsylvanian survivors of sexual assault to get free legal help — particularly those who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
Actress and comedian Nicole Byer jokes about the size of Steve Harvey’s teeth to an audience of 300 people during her stand-up performance in the WPU Assembly Room Thursday evening.

“Nailed it” host Nicole Byer performs at Pitt

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer • January 25, 2019
On Thursday night, Nicole Byer, host of Netflix show “Nailed It,” performed stand-up in front of a 300 member audience. Byer addressed issues from race to body image, gathering applause from the students alongside her stand-up opener, junior Kathryn Human.
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