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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A protester stands across the taped-off crime scene at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Trump’s visit inspires community protests

By Kieran McLean and Jon Kunitsky • October 31, 2018

Activism became part of Pittsburgh’s mourning process Tuesday, as more than a thousand people gathered in Squirrel Hill to protest the arrival of President Donald Trump. In response to Saturday's...

Pittsburgh community members leave flowers and notes outside the Tree of Life Synagogue, including a sign that says “praying” in Hebrew.

Community rallies together in response to Tree of Life tragedy

By Caroline Bourque, Contributing Editor • October 30, 2018
In light of the heartbreak felt by the Pittsburgh community over these past few days, many local leaders and students are speaking out in hopes of making change.
Several hundred people gathered at the intersection of Forbes and Murray avenues Saturday evening for a vigil that paid tribute to the victims of the Saturday morning shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill.

Trump to visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday in wake of synagogue massacre

By Christian Snyder, Editor in Chief • October 29, 2018
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the President and First Lady will visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Two people embrace in the crowd that overflowed outside Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall Sunday evening during a vigil that mourned the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre.

Community mourns shooting victims at weekend vigil

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 29, 2018
At Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, the Pittsburgh community gathered to remember the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre, which claimed the lives of 11 Pittsburghers.
New Orleans native and poet Rickey Laurentiis spoke about the art presented at “The Black Ecstatic: An Evening of Poetry & Film,” which was organized by the Center for African American Poetry & Poetics and The Andy Warhol Museum.

Center for African American Poetry and Poetics hosts “Black Ecstatic” panel and showcase

By Dylan Giacobbe, For the Pitt News • October 26, 2018

Rickey Laurentiis — a poet from New Orleans currently serving as the inaugural fellow of the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics — took the stage at the Frick Fine Arts building on Thursday...

Elaine Khodzhayan poses for a selfie with a giant chocolate-frosted doughnut.

Instagram foodies: The faces behind the food

By Emma Maurice, Staff Writer • October 25, 2018
Niche social media pages are all the rage right now -- especially on Instagram. One of those niche markets is foodies, and Pitt boasts a few of those.
Attila Domos started handcycling in 2009 in preparation for the 2010 Pittsburgh marathon.

Attila Domos: Handcyclist, author and paraplegic rockstar

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 24, 2018
Romanian-born Pittsburgh native Attila Domos nearly broke the official world handcycling record recently — but his talents also extend to artistry, authorship and Wii Sports.
Market Central and Market To-Go are up for re-inspection and plan to retrain their employees after they were cited for several food safety inspection categories in the Allegheny County Health Department’s Food Safety Assessment Report last week.

Pitt, Sodexo address food safety concerns amid reinspection citations

By Hannah Schneider and Christian Snyder • October 23, 2018
Nearly 2,000 students have signed a petition demanding Pitt replace Sodexo as its food service provider. Pitt and Sodexo responded to the recent health department violations.
Larry Voll arrives at Soergel Orchards around 6:15 a.m. every morning to begin making cider.

The core of cider: following the process from tree to mug

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a 20-bushel of apples makes 75 gallons of cider.
Youth members of Homewood’s Afro American Music Institute performed in front of a crowd of more than one hundred people Thursday evening.

Pitt celebrates grand opening of CEC

By Jon Kunitsky, Staff Writer • October 19, 2018
Homewood's new community center features everything from engineering classes to personal mentorship.
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