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
Women's Choice Network in North Oakland.

Behind the doors of Pittsburgh crisis pregnancy centers

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor • October 23, 2025
Crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion organizations that try to prevent customers from accessing abortion and contraception, are targeting students and low-income adults in Pittsburgh.
Pages of the student code of conduct.

Professors, students warn vague conduct hearing rules could open door for abuses of power

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 20, 2025
Professors and student organization leaders have raised concerns about the Student Code of Conduct, saying it gives the University outsized power to silence political speech and punish campus dissent.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Multiple families of trans kids denied gender-affirming medications at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 13, 2025
Multiple families of transgender children said UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has denied access to gender-affirming care medicine to their kids. Without communication from their doctors or a clear path forward, some parents said they’re fearing for their child’s future.
Tamanna Khan poses for a portrait.

Muslim theater student felt ‘forced’ out of play over script concerns

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • February 21, 2025
A disagreement between a hijabi student actress and a Pitt playwright have made some in the University’s tight-knit Muslim and theater communities question the theater department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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