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Thursday, January 16 Pitt police assisted the Clairton Police Department with a protection from abuse violation at Irvis Hall. Friday, January 17 Pitt police reported nothing in the crime log. Saturday,...

Pitt prepares for peregrine falcons’ return to Cathedral

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer
9:21 am

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025

SGB introduces anti-hate charter, discusses allocations budget

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski
January 22, 2025

Trump declares a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border, vows to expand fracking industry during 47th presidential inauguration

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
January 21, 2025

Campus

TikTok ban raises questions about free speech, national security and creators’ futures

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025

Arjun Manjunath has been making content on TikTok since 2020, using the income he has made from the app’s Creator Fund to support his tuition and pay his rent. With the recent uncertainty surrounding the app’s future, Manjunath said, “the switch to other apps feels bittersweet.” “I’m taking this ban very close to heart,” Manjunath, a senior marketing major, said. “[TikTok] is literally...

Moving forward from backlash, Pitt Eats offers new additions this semester

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025

Pitt Eats has faced severe scrutiny over this past year due to food safety concerns as well as general complaints about food options across campus. With a new semester starting, Pitt Eats is ready to accommodate student concerns and bring forth some new initiatives, including reusable containers and more accessible food. Despite these plans, during the first week of this semester, many students...

Fifth Avenue welcomes a new boba shop, TAPILAB, to Oakland

By Sarah George, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025

Nestled among Oakland favorites, including Raising Cane’s and Insomnia Cookies, the newest addition to the dining scene along Fifth Avenue is a bubble tea cafe, TAPILAB. The new boba shop opened up in late December 2024 with a “soft launch,” taking the spot where Gussy’s Bagels & Pizzeria used to sit. TAPILAB joins in competition with the other 12 boba shops that already reside in...

Student Government

SGB rolls out spring election process, accessibility improvements

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski

January 15, 2025

At its weekly meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board discussed the upcoming SGB election season, civic initiatives on campus and new disability resources....

SGB plans spring budget review to manage increased allocations requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer

January 14, 2025

As University enrollment continues to rise, more student organizations are popping up around campus. But this rise means Student Government Board has to find ways to allocate...

SGB announces new dean of students, SafeRider improvements

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer

December 4, 2024

At its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board President Sarah Mayer announced the new dean of students and associate vice provost, Marlin Nabors. “Dr....

City

‘City Steps of Pittsburgh’ authors discuss the city’s hidden stairway history

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer

January 21, 2025

Pittsburgh is known as the city of bridges, but it is also a city of steps. With Pittsburgh’s hilly topography, public staircases are omnipresent throughout the city’s...

Civil rights activists and Pitt students remember and honor MLK’s legacy

January 21, 2025

Pittsburgh sees warmest year on record, abnormal weather conditions

January 14, 2025