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
Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
From hosting a “kiki” to relaxing in rural Indiana, students share a wide scope of ways they will spend Thanksgiving break.
Crows perch on a tree outside the WPU.

Pitt sounds airhorns as crows migrate to campus

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Crow populations have increased significantly in recent months due to the birds’ migration to Pittsburgh. Pitt reveals what it’s been doing to counteract the presence of the crows — and their droppings.
A sign indicating that a WPU elevator is broken.

Students share troubles with campus elevators

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Across campus, students frequently use elevators to get from floor to floor. Some students have expressed dissatisfaction with campus elevators, recounting experiences with faulty elevators.
Pitt College Democrats watch the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

‘We’re not stopping’: On-campus political organizations reflect post-election

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 15, 2024
Both College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt saw increases in their membership this year, according to Henry Cohen, co-president of College Democrats at Pitt and Jesse Milston, secretary of College Republicans at Pitt. With Republicans winning the presidential election, the Senate and the House majority, College Republicans “don’t see that momentum stopping.”
Pitt College Democrats copresident Samantha Podnar speaks at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Student political organizations begin planning for 2025 election momentum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Now that the 2024 presidential election results have been announced,  political organizations on campus are shifting gears to prepare for primaries and local elections.
A grate in South Oakland.

Sewage smells across Oakland causing concern for students and everyday passers

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The smell of sewage has been an issue for students across campus, with many complaining of strong smells. Although brief exposure to sewage odors, such as walking by a manhole, pose “no risk to health” according to Molly Stitt-Fischer, director of environmental health and safety at Pitt, students are still unsatisfied. 
American flags decorate the lawn of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Pitt student veterans share their stories of service, studies in honor of Veteran’s Day

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Veteran’s Day is a national holiday dedicated to honoring all of America’s veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, and Pitt student veterans carry stories of service with them into college.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses antisemitic violence on campus, announces antisemitism ad-hoc committee 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 6., Faculty Assembly reflected on the 2024 presidential election, addressed recent acts of antisemitic violence on campus with the creation of an antisemitism ad hoc committee and discussed new affinity groups to expand the Senate.
Voters wait outside of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

College Democrats and Republicans at Pitt reflect on 2024 presidential election efforts

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
As the results trickle in from the 2024 presidential election, College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt reflect on their efforts throughout the election season. Both political organizations went into election night hoping for their preferred candidate to win.
A “Vote Here” sign sits in front of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Students, professors prepare for tense election night

By Bridget Pohl and Briana Bindus • November 6, 2024
Pitt students and professor discuss their plans for watching the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night, emphasizing the importance of self-care throughout the evening.
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