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
Attendees of the Pitt Racial Day of Healing eat in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political climate surrounding the 2024 presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which both occurred on Jan. 20.
TikTok loading on a phone.

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

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the ban on TikTok for 75 days. Following a 14-hour blackout, professors and student content creators spoke about the ban’s social and personal implications.
Students dine at The Eatery.

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

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
After facing scrutiny last semester over food cleanliness, Pitt Eats is ready to usher in a new year with more student accommodations and initiatives. Despite some locations being closed at the beginning of the semester, the newly renovated Eatery has much more in store for students this spring.
TAPILAB, a new Boba shop opening on Fifth Avenue.

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

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
The newest addition to Oakland’s storefronts is a boba shop called TAPILAB, which moved into the previous location of Gussy’s Bagels on Fifth Avenue.
A Pitt Graduate Student Union poster.

Grad students unionize after seven-year effort, reflect on organizing under Trump 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
In November, graduate student workers voted to unionize with the United Steelworkers following longstanding concerns about low stipends, expensive health insurance and a lack of protections against discrimination.
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • January 12, 2025
Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.
New app ParkZen aims to fix lack of parking on campus 

New app ParkZen aims to fix lack of parking on campus 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
On Dec. 15, Pitt released ParkZen, an app for Pitt community members that allows users to reserve parking at lots on campus. Those who commute to campus said they hope the app will ease parking stress.
Students in two classrooms listen to lectures.

New mid-week start to classes brings irritation and ambivalence from students 

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025
Students express their feelings, and many frustrations, about the new finals schedule which landed the first day of class on a Wednesday for the first time.
Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand. Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.

Pitt Stop owner Chas Bonasorte passes away at age 70

By Amanda Yu, Senior Staff Writer • January 7, 2025
Charles “Chas” Bonasorte, former Pitt linebacker, owned and operated the iconic Pitt merch vendor on Forbes and Bigelow, the Pitt Stop, for 35 years. Community members say Bonasorte’s passing is a profound loss for the Pittsburgh community.
Nala Gallaher poses for a photo outside the HERE apartment complex.

Maintenance delays, lockouts and a bag of weed: HERE Pittsburgh residents share living struggles one year later

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2024
One year into HERE Pittsburgh’s existence, residents at the apartment have reported a litany of issues that they say have impacted their well-being and made them regret signing a lease.
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