Police Blotter Oct. 15 – Oct. 21
By News Editors
12:54 am
Liquor law violations, drug violations and more in this week’s police blotter.
Swanson receives commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million to help underrepresented students
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
October 21, 2020
The Swanson School of Engineering received received a commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million on Wednesday from an anonymous Pitt engineering alumnus and his wife to financially support underrepresented undergraduate students in the Pitt EXCEL program.
‘If I just walked out and left, no one would know’: Students detail lax rules, miscommunication in Pitt’s quarantine housing
By Rebecca Johnson and Rashi Ranjan
October 21, 2020
In Pitt’s quarantine housing, students described lax rules and little oversight, allowing them to skirt the University’s physical distancing rules. One student said they went on walks outside, and others in the housing had visitors, even whole families.
Pitt dining worker union alleges ‘direct violation’ of contract by dining contractor, raises safety concerns
By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
By cutting hours for Pitt dining workers, their union argues contractor Compass Group is committing a “direct violation” of its contract. The company said it has “temporarily adjusted hours slightly in order to maintain the working status of all associates.”
Pitt honors alumni through prestigious awards
By Millicent Watt, For The Pitt News
October 21, 2020
One of the major events of homecoming is honoring Pitt alumni and recognizing their dedication to the University and the Pitt community. This is done through five different honors — the Roc Spirit Award, the Ivan and Mary Novick Award for Young Alumni Leadership, the Bill Baierl Distinguished Alumni Service Award, the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award and being named a Distinguished Alumni Fellow.
‘Stay at Home-coming’: Panthers find new way to show Pitt spirit
By Elizabeth Primrose, For The Pitt News
October 21, 2020
Homecoming looks different this year, since students and alumni cannot celebrate in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite this, programming has not diminished, but only changed forms. With the lack of in-person events, both students and alumni must celebrate in other ways, such as showing their Pitt spirit by decorating their residence hall or home, participating in virtual events and utilizing social media.
Pitt adds 10 COVID-19 cases since Thursday
By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2020
Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed of nine students and one employee, between Friday and Monday.
Pitt student dies Monday in Oakland
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Pitt student Silas Skiff died unexpectedly Monday afternoon in an Atwood Street residence, according to the County medical examiner’s office.
Large crowd, few masks at Schenley Park worship service
By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss
October 19, 2020
California-based Christian musician Sean Feucht hosted a worship service Sunday evening at Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill that drew about 200 people. Few attendees of the “Let Us Worship” outdoor concert wore masks or were socially distanced.
A Pitt student’s guide to voting
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Voters in Pennsylvania have the potential to decide the outcome of one of the most important swing states in the country. With deadlines quickly approaching, it’s helpful to know exactly how to make your vote count.