Skyvue Apartments cited in July fire safety inspection
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 17, 2019
The City is requiring Skyvue to restore its fire alarm system to an “operable condition” with no system troubles. Reinspection is slated for July 23.
Soon, pickles here, there and everywhere
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
July 16, 2019
A giant Heinz pickle balloon floating high over Downtown Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge can only mean one thing: Picklesburgh has touched down.
New food stand adds Asian twist on crepes to Oakland
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
July 16, 2019
When someone mentions crepes, they often think of the soft and sweet French crepe, filled with cream and strawberries, topped off with powdered sugar.
Student, Pitt leaders to meet to strengthen student code of conduct
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 12, 2019
Student leaders and top Pitt officials will meet in the fall to discuss ways to strengthen the Student Code of Conduct, while staying consistent with the First Amendment, both parties confirmed.
Gillibrand discusses health care, labor rights in Oakland
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 11, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Oakland for a roundtable discussion with several UPMC and Allegheny Health network employees and union organizers.
Board committee approves budget, tuition hikes
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 10, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Wednesday afternoon, the executive committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved a $2.4 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2020.
Board committees update mission statements
By Martha Layne and Emily Wolfe
July 9, 2019
Several committees of Pitt’s Board of Trustees updated their mission statements at meetings in late June.
Walk for Love celebrates late Pitt student
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
July 9, 2019
It was a sweltering Sunday morning in Oakdale as friends, family and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Pitt student Alina Sheykhet.
New state law breaks down barriers to reporting sexual harassment
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 9, 2019
A new Pennsylvania law requires universities to make reporting incidents of sexual harassment or violence incidents easier for victims and witnesses.
Police seeking public’s help in Oakland investigation
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 8, 2019
City police detectives have released photographs of a man they are seeking information about in connection with an alleged burglary and sexual assault in Oakland.
Provost, dean of students respond to letter calling for student expulsion
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 6, 2019
Pitt Provost Ann Cudd and Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner responded Saturday evening to a Friday letter from student leaders calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major.
Student organizations call for expulsion of Pitt student who sent violent, racist threats
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 5, 2019
Leaders of several Pitt student organizations sent a letter to Pitt administrators Friday morning calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major, according to a tweet sent Friday afternoon.
Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary, attempted sexual assault
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 5, 2019
Pitt police issued a crime alert Friday morning detailing a reported burglary and attempted sexual assault.
Gillibrand to visit Pittsburgh on July 11
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
July 4, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand, a senator from New York and a Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential race, will visit Pittsburgh on the morning of July 11, according to a press release from Gillibrand’s campaign.
Skyvue residents return after month-long displacement
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 3, 2019
Following an electrical fire at Oakland’s Skyvue Apartments on June 2, some tenants are claiming they were unable to move back into the building until June 28. They also said they have not received an explanation from management as to why their units were left without power for nearly four weeks, and are unsure if they will be reimbursed for rent during the period they were displaced.
Pitt professors offer advice to first-year students
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
July 2, 2019
As incoming first-years prepare to descend on Oakland, there is not much to worry about before the first day of classes arrives besides settling into dorms, making new friends and learning the bus system.
Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 1, 2019
A Pitt student whose name appeared in a series of Snapchat messages posted to Twitter on Wednesday said he sent messages containing violent and racist threats to a Pittsburgh native.
Across the board: Meet this year’s student government
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 1, 2019
As a first-year student arriving at Pitt, it can be tricky figuring out exactly what SGB does, or even what it stands for. The answer to the latter is pretty easy: SGB is Pitt’s Student Government Board, the official undergraduate student government organization.
Oakland news roundup
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 1, 2019
As an urban campus bustling with nearly 30,000 students and more than 5,000 faculty, there’s always news breaking at Pitt.
Buses, trains and trams: Pittsburgh public transit guide
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
With Oakland parking scarce and few alternatives to get around the City, many Pitt students utilize the public transportation system in Pittsburgh, run by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, to move around.
New orientation programs begin where PittStart stopped
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
PittStart — Pitt’s signature two-day orientation program — has come to a stop this summer after 19 years of introducing first-years to life in Oakland.
Police respond to attempted burglary on Oakland Avenue
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 30, 2019
Pitt police alerted students Sunday to an attempted off-campus burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Transcript: TPN’s interview with Provost Cudd
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 29, 2019
On June 11, The Pitt News sat down with Provost Ann Cudd for about 40 minutes to discuss her first year at Pitt, as well as her goals for the next year and beyond. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Gallagher: Endowment report to be released soon
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
In an interview after Friday’s board of trustees meeting, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he received a report from Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee and will release it before students return for the fall semester.
Gallagher provides updates on University initiatives
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
After its last meeting in February, where new student financial aid programs were announced, Pitt’s Board of Trustees tackled several important issues facing the University at its Friday meeting in the William Pitt Union.
Board approves chairperson-elect, new trustees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
At the summer board of trustees meeting Friday morning, the board approved nominations for a chairperson-elect as well as five new trustees.
Cudd’s freshman year: affordability, unionization and plans for the future
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
After one year of leading Pitt’s academic programs, Provost Ann Cudd has her sights set on Pitt’s future.
Board committee approves major construction projects
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 27, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Thursday morning, the property and facilities committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved several major leases and construction projects, a major step in starting to turn the campus master plan into reality.
Pittsburgh Pride, 50 years after Stonewall
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
June 27, 2019
On June 18, 1973, an article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with the headline, “Gays Hold First Pittsburgh March.”
Community airs pollution concerns at Strassburger’s listening session
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 27, 2019
Each speaker was given three minutes at the microphone. They touched on a variety of issues, including electric busing and the Clairton Coke Works plant.
U.S. Steel fires spark community backlash
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 26, 2019
Air quality groups in Pittsburgh are fired up over a string of fires — including a recent incident on June 13 — at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, located about 30 minutes south of Oakland.
Context: June Board of Trustees meeting
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 25, 2019
Pitt’s Board of Trustees will hold its second meeting of 2019 Friday, providing an update on University affairs to the community.
House passes Pitt funding bill by 167-34 vote
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 25, 2019
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed Pitt’s annual funding bill by a vote of 167 to 34 late Tuesday evening.
New Pitt spending policy increases support for financial aid
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 25, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Monday morning, Pitt’s Investment Committee approved a new spending policy that increases the amount of University funding directly supporting financial aid.
Pitt to get 2% state funding increase; House Republicans file amendment to avert fetal tissue research
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 24, 2019
As budget week bears down on Harrisburg, state House Republicans are considering cutting funding to Pitt if the University engages in fetal tissue research, according to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
City to start neighborhood planning process in Oakland
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 24, 2019
Oakland might look a bit different in a few years, but it will all be according to the plan.
Pitt student found guilty in fatal fall 2018 car collision
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 20, 2019
A 23-year old Pitt social work student was found guilty Wednesday of killing a young woman last fall while driving under the influence.
Milling, paving operations to affect Oakland traffic
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 20, 2019
PennDOT District 11 announced in a press release Thursday that milling and paving operations on Forbes will reduce the length of the avenue running between Craft Avenue and South Craig Street to a single lane of traffic.
Activists call for independent audit of troubled U. S. Steel plant
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 20, 2019
Activists with Pittsburgh’s Breathe Project met outside the U.S. Steel Tower Tuesday afternoon and declared “enough is enough,” calling for an independent audit of U.S. Steel’s troubled Clairton Coke Works plant.
Former Pitt professor wins appeal in federal ethnic discrimination lawsuit
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
June 19, 2019
A federal appeals court judge ruled on June 11 in favor of a former Pitt professor who filed an ethnic discrimination lawsuit against the University after being fired over allegedly directing death threats at a colleague several years ago.
Community leaders discuss race, justice at panel
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
June 19, 2019
Pittsburgh has been the center of a considerable amount of discussion about race and justice since an East Pittsburgh police officer shot and killed black teen Antwon Rose on this day last year.
‘Walk for Love’ to commemorate life, legacy of murdered Pitt student
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
June 19, 2019
In the aftermath of former Pitt student Alina Sheykhet’s death in the fall of 2017, family, friends and peers have come together to honor and continue her legacy.
SkyVue cited for non-functioning fire alarm, two other fire violations last October
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 19, 2019
Students have moved back into SkyVue apartments following an electrical fire in the garage of the building on June 2, which caused a building-wide power outage that lasted several days.
PLRB orders hearing on faculty union complaint
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
June 18, 2019
Faculty union organizers faced a major setback when the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ruled in April they failed to collect enough signed authorization cards to prompt a union election.
Fire at U. S. Steel plant cuts power to key pollution control systems
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 18, 2019
An electrical fire occurred at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant early Monday morning rendering desulfurization, or pollution control, systems inoperational, according to the Allegheny County Health Department.
Philippine Nationality Room opens doors to public
By Martha Layne, For The Pitt News
June 12, 2019
Upbeat instrumental music filtered through the Cathedral of Learning Sunday as ceremonial dancers twirled and spun in traditional outfits, celebrating the opening of the new Philippine Nationality Room.
Delta Foundation’s Pride offers space for LGBTQ+ expression
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
Roaring music, dancing and cheers filled the atmosphere in Downtown on Sunday afternoon as the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March passed through the streets, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its history.
Pride advocates gather on Andy Warhol bridge
By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
The Andy Warhol Bridge swarmed with people dressed in an array of glittering, feathered, skin-tight ensembles in every color of the rainbow on Saturday.
People’s Pride lifts up trans activists of color
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 11, 2019
Three brown paper-mache figures led the People’s Pride parade as it moved through Downtown Sunday.
2 additional students awarded Fulbrights, now totaling 13
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 11, 2019
Two additional Pitt students were awarded Fulbright scholarships in late May, bringing this year’s total of students who received the prestigious award to 13.
Pitt students couch-surfing after SkyVue electrical fire
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
June 6, 2019
Renters at Cardinal Group’s SkyVue Apartments, located at the corner of Forbes and Craft avenues, say they’ve been couch surfing since a Sunday afternoon fire in the building’s garage caused a power outage.
Donald Burke to step down as public health dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 6, 2019
Donald Burke, dean of the Graduate School of Public Health and associate vice chancellor for global health, will step down from his position on July 1, according to UPMC spokesperson Allison Hydzik.
Pitt Men’s Study reflects on past, future of HIV fight
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
June 5, 2019
When an outbreak of sexually-transmitted human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, hit the United States in the early 1980s, not much was known about the virus or how it spread. But scientists, researchers and volunteers at Pitt have been working for almost four decades to try and change that.
Pitt seeks community input in search for med school dean
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 4, 2019
When Arthur Levine announced in January that he would step down from his role as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine, he said he would remain in the position until a replacement was found.
Pitt releases list of 25 highest-paid non-officer employees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 4, 2019
Pitt released a list of its 25 highest-paid non-officer employees for fiscal year 2018, with Patrick Narduzzi, the men’s football coach, topping out at more than $3 million.
Audrey Murrell named acting dean of Honors College
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 31, 2019
Audrey Murrell has been named acting dean of the University Honors College, or UHC, effective June 17, according to an email sent to College of Business Administration students.
Police: Woman who used bear spray at Pitt also hit two buses
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 30, 2019
A 28-year old woman who allegedly used bear spray in a Pitt building on May 20 also struck two Port Authority buses on two different days, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pitt supercomputer flies high in space
By Neena Hagen and Maggie Young
May 28, 2019
On Star Wars Day, May 4, in a galaxy not so far away, Pitt launched its newest supercomputer into the cosmos — marking the first time that the Pitt script logo, engraved in gold on the top of the machine, could be seen in space.
Mario’s opens doors in Oakland
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
May 28, 2019
Inside Mario’s Oakland Saloon Thursday night, pop hits blasted over speakers as the bar filled to the brim with students and locals celebrating its grand opening.
Cathedral Cafe passes health department reinspection
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 24, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe passed a Friday reinspection by the Allegheny County Health Department after being cited for eight health code violations last Monday.
Incumbents win big in Tuesday primary elections
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Long lines snaked out of the William Pitt Union last November as more than 1,000 students showed up to cast their votes in the 2018 general election.
Challenger Bethany Hallam defeats county council president in primary
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
May 22, 2019
After a close election, Bethany Hallam won the Democratic primary election for an Allegheny County Council At-Large seat 53.54% to 46.11%, or by 7,450 votes, Tuesday night.
Woman arrested after allegedly spraying bear spray at Pitt employees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 22, 2019
A 28-year-old woman was arrested Monday after allegedly spraying bear spray at several Pitt employees in the Eureka Building on Forbes Avenue.
Student affairs committee approves activity, wellness fee increases
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
After deliberating for about five minutes in a Posvar Hall conference room, the Student Affairs Committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to increase mandatory student fees for activities and wellness.
Former Pitt professor now charged with kidnapping third woman
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
May 20, 2019
Richard Lomotey, 36, was initially charged with harassment, kidnapping and false imprisonment following a report from two women on May 11.
PLRB hears grad student union election objection in downtown hearing
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Nestled in a small office in downtown’s Piatt Place building, a group of lawyers debated the future of Pitt graduate student unionization Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cathedral Cafe cited for 8 health code violations
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for eight health code violations Monday. The facility, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, received one high-risk, two medium-risk and five low-risk violations.
Pitt paid almost $240K to “union avoidance” law firm in recent years
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 14, 2019
A “union avoidance” law firm received a large windfall of legal fees from Pitt, according to previously unreported University financial disclosure reports.
Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
Pitt, Penn State Beaver professor charged with kidnapping Uber riders
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
May 12, 2019
A part-time instructor in Pitt’s School of Computing and Information has been charged with kidnapping two women in Pittsburgh after he picked them up for an Uber ride early Saturday morning. Police reported the arrest of a suspect in the incident later that afternoon. Richard Lomotey, 36, was charged with two co...
Grad students vote against unionization, organizers reissue call for new election
By Jon Moss and Neena Hagen
May 3, 2019
The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board officially declared Friday morning that the majority of graduate students at Pitt voted against unionization in the April 15-18 election.
Grad union organizers call for new election, accuse Pitt of “unfair labor practices”
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Less than a week ago, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board declared the grad student unionization vote inconclusive. Now, organizers are calling on the board to set aside those election results and schedule a new election.
Recent CMU graduate found guilty of sexual assault against female Pitt student
By Jon Moss, News Editor
May 1, 2019
A recent CMU graduate was found guilty of a second degree sexual assault felony against a female Pitt student Tuesday morning.
Grad student unionization vote declared inconclusive
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
The Pitt Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s three-year unionization campaign led to a final vote last week meant to determine whether or not the university's graduate student population wanted a union. But after the ballot count was revealed today, they’ll have to wait a little while longer. ...
Former VP, presidential candidate Joe Biden to visit Pittsburgh Monday
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2019
Joe Biden, former vice president of the U.S., will visit Pittsburgh next Monday.
Faculty union organizers appeal PLRB decision
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
A years-long effort to unionize more than 3,500 Pitt faculty appeared to have failed last Wednesday when the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, or PLRB, ruled that organizers failed to collect enough signed authorization cards from eligible faculty to prompt a union election.
Students get blunt about weed legalization
By Griffin Lynch, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia passed decriminalization legislation in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and the University of Pittsburgh was certified for medical marijuana research just last year.
Do puzzles and games help you de-stress?
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
“Video games are a part of me, and being able to play them, it takes away the pressure from work,” Ferdy Huang, a junior emergency medicine major, said. “The stress management, that’s the side effect that comes from having fun playing video games.”
Pitt announces annual Fulbright winners
By Maggie Young, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Eleven students won Fulbright Scholarships for the 2019-20 session. The Fulbright annually awards 1,900 scholarships to recent college graduates from the United States to spend time in a foreign country where they can teach English, conduct research or earn a master’s degree.
After years-long campaign, grad students await outcome of union vote
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Organizers wearing pro-union T-shirts high-fived and cheered for the last few dozen graduate students as they trickled into the second-floor ballroom of the O’Hara Student Center Thursday afternoon to cast their votes in the union election. They were celebrating the culmination of a years-long campaign t...
Mark Henderson named new CIO and vice chancellor
By Joanna Li, News Editor
April 18, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher named Mark Henderson as Pitt’s new chief information officer and vice chancellor on Thursday.
Planning underway for new recreation center
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 18, 2019
Planning efforts are now underway for a new multistory recreation center to be built on middle campus, something campus administrators say students have long asked for.
No hearing for Pitt faculty union, organizers plan appeal
By Emily Wolfe, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2019
The state labor relations board ruled Thursday that faculty organizers fell short in their efforts to collect signed authorization cards from faculty. Organizers plan to appeal the decision.
A Starr is born: John Starr, beatboxer and Beinecke winner
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
While preparing backstage for a high-level a cappella competition March 30, John Starr got an email that changed his life — out of 90 candidates from across the United States, he was one of 18 students who received the prestigious Beinecke scholarship.
Deadline approaching for primary voter registration
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 18, 2019
Pittsburghers will have an opportunity to go to the polls for City and county elections in the coming weeks, but the voter registration deadline is closing soon. Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary election must register to vote by next Monday.
Honors College dean to leave for position at University of Arkansas
By Emily Wolfe and Brian Gentry
April 17, 2019
Dr. Brian Primack will step down from his position as dean of Pitt’s Honors College this summer, and will be the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas beginning July 1.
SGB announces new chairs, recaps accomplishments
By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
On Tuesday night at its final meeting of the academic year, Pitt Student Government Board shared memories of late nights in the office and members falling asleep during meetings.
Market Central passes health department reinspection
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
April 16, 2019
Market Central passed a Tuesday reinspection by the Allegheny County Health Department after being cited for nine health code violations last Monday.
Q&A: Jay Darr on the future of Pitt’s Counseling Center
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Since he began the job in mid-February, Pitt’s newest Counseling Center Director Jay Darr said he’s spent his time talking with his staff and going on a “listening tour” around campus to hear what students are saying about the center.
Commencement ceremony speakers announced
By Joanna Li, News Editor
April 15, 2019
Pitt announced on Monday the commencement speakers for the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies.
Bernie Sanders campaigns in Schenley Plaza
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
When Sen. Bernie Sanders stepped onto the podium at Schenley Plaza, surrounded by supporters waving Bernie 2020 signs and chanting his name, he couldn’t help but point out the unusually warm Pittsburgh weather.
Grad students to vote on unionization this week
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
After several years of campaigning, rallying and dealing with University opposition, Pitt’s graduate students will vote on whether or not to form a union this week.
Transgender community, allies “Fight the Ban” at downtown rally
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 13, 2019
Saturday afternoon’s Fight the Ban rally gathered a crowd of about 40 people, was organized by Stonewall City Democrats, TransPride Pittsburgh, OutServe-SLDN and Minority Veterans of America, and was one of many rallies held across the country on Saturday.
Student struck by lamp post
By Joanna Li, News Editor
April 12, 2019
A lamp post outside of the Chevron Science Center fell to the ground Friday, striking a Pitt student.
Pitt police identifies men involved in Tuesday incident as students from Denison University on ‘scavenger hunt’ who had to ‘scare someone’
By Christian Snyder, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
Breaking: Police identify four individuals involved in Tuesday incident near Hillman Library
Pitt police issues crime report for “armed threat”
By The Pitt News Staff
April 11, 2019
Pitt Police issued a crime report Thursday around 10:30 a.m. describing an “armed threat incident” that took place at 3250 Parkview Avenue.
Pitt law professor mounts primary challenge against Rep. Doyle
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 11, 2019
A Pitt law professor is preparing to mount a primary challenge against Rep. Michael Doyle, D-Pa., Pittsburgh’s representative in the U.S. House.
Arsenal Cider House serves summer drink year-round
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
While apple cider is typically a fall beverage, fruity beers are undoubtedly a warm weather summer treat. Luckily, Arsenal Cider House serves up craft ciders year-round made by raw apple cider from Soergel Orchards.
The fermentation process of alcohol
By Sid Lingala and Erica Guthrie
April 11, 2019
Alcohol is a drink of choice for many contemporary college students. But according to Linda O’Reilly, a biological sciences lecturer at Pitt, the process of creating alcohol can be dated back more than 5,000 years ago.
Multiple reports of suspicious activity seemingly targeting women in Oakland
By The Pitt News Staff
April 11, 2019
Update 12:36 p.m.: Pitt confirmed there has been no missing persons report filed with Pitt Police, and that it does not believe the incidents are related.