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
The Pitt Debate Team (from left) members Natalie Rose, Zoë Smith, Rosalind Dong, Henry Anastasi, Breanne Francis, Mia Stack and Aahna Sinha pose for a portrait.

Pitt speech and debate team heads to nationals

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
The William Pitt Debating Union, Pitt’s speech and debate team, sends students to both in-person and online competitions participating in the NFA circuit, where they have the chance to qualify for the national tournament. Seven members of the team are headed to nationals at Wayne State University in Detroit this week. 
Pitt students pet therapy dogs in the Cathedral of Learning.

De-stress events across campus offer students a break from studying

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
During finals week, departments across campus are offering wellness events to help students manage stress and prioritize self-care. These programs aim to give students meaningful breaks from studying and encourage a balance between academic success and mental well-being.
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

Pitt students share their summer plans

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
After a long and strenuous academic year, many students are excited to take a break. During the three and a half months of summer vacation, students plan to travel abroad, spend time with family and friends, do research and work summer jobs.  
Protesters hold up signs during higher education and free speech rally.

Faculty, staff and students rally for free speech protection in higher education

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Faculty, staff and students from Pittsburgh universities rallied for free speech protection in higher education amid the Trump administration’s cuts to university programs and funding in Schenley Plaza Thursday afternoon.
SGB during its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB addresses concerns about ICE presence on campus, hears SJP lawsuit against administration, approves governing code bill

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board heard concerns about rumors of ICE on campus and voted to pass the Omnibus Bill. A representative from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), which the university indefinitely suspended in March, stated that the organization is moving forward with a lawsuit against Pitt administration. The board also introduced a new bill to create a SGB Disability Liaison position, which will be voted on at the next public meeting.
Standing Wave Coffee, a truck located near Bouquet Gardens and Posvar Hall.

Local ‘Standing Wave’ coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The small business coffee truck “Standing Wave” has become a beloved new coffee spot on Sennott Street for Pitt students and community members alike.
The Pitt Department of Economics in Posvar Hall.

Pitt ‘deeply disappointed’ by economic lecture disruption

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
After Lisa Cook’s lecture was disrupted on April 3, Pitt’s economics department issued an apology. A University spokesperson released a statement to those who witnessed the incident, saying the behavior will not be tolerated by the University. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Trump administration revokes multiple international student visas at Pitt and other Pennsylvania universities

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
This week, international students at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, among other Pennsylvania colleges, had their visas revoked by the Trump administration.
SGB at its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB hears fall budget requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Student Government Board heard budget requests for the fall 2025 term at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night. The board also deferred voting on the 2025 omnibus bill, which was introduced last week until the next public meeting.
SWAT response to barricade situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 
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