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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Jack-o-Lanterns.

‘That’s just my ghost’: Pitt ghost stories feature University history, folklore

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • October 26, 2022
According to Matthew Swayne, author of “Paranormal Pitt,” experiences with ghosts often occur on college campuses because much of the population is in a transitional period of life.
A Pennsylvania voter registration form.

Some voter registration groups report harassment on campus, others say they’ve had only positive interactions

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 25, 2022
Chris Langer found the anarchy symbol spray-painted onto an electrical box on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Schenley Drive on Oct. 14. Langer, who’s canvassed on that corner for the past two months, said it’s the result of “anti-vote harassment.”
A plate of breakfast foods at The Eatery.

‘Injustice’: Students with dietary restrictions criticize lack of options at Pitt dining halls

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 25, 2022
When Reilly Schaefer felt her neck getting itchy, she knew she was having an allergic reaction. Schaefer is allergic to coconuts, mushrooms and avocados, and she thinks unclear labeling on coconut yogurt in The Eatery caused the reaction last month.
Members of Pitt’s Muslim Student Association at a charity week fundraiser by the William Pitt Union on Monday.

‘Only united do we win:’ Pitt MSA hosts its second annual Charity Week

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 25, 2022
Pitt’s Muslim Student Association is hosting its annual Charity Week this week to raise funds for countries and orphans in need. Pitt raised $12,000 last year, raising the third-highest amount in the nation compared to other MSA organizations.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Very unsettling’: Students have mixed reactions to Pitt’s response to Cathedral of Learning assault

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
For John Alston, the heightened security presence in the Cathedral of Learning following a reported sexual assault inside the building, is “unsettling,” especially for Pitt’s Black community.  
Abagail Kraus leads a tour of the Early American nationality room in the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday.

Witches, human bones, zombies and more: Student-run program hosts annual Halloween Nationality Room tour

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
Student-run program Quo Vadis hosted its annual Halloween tour of 10 Nationality Rooms on Friday and Saturday. Open to the public, these tours allowed the community to get a deeper understanding of Pitt’s historic Nationality Rooms.
Volunteers wrap excess food in Posvar Hall.

Pitt Food Recovery Heroes aim to reduce food waste, fight food insecurity

By Trevor Weinstock, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022
Food Recovery Heroes’ goal is to recover surplus food across campus and to donate it to local organizations. They take leftovers from food vendors around campus and bring them to different hunger-fighting agencies in Pittsburgh.
Chabad at Pitt’s new location for gatherings on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

‘A Jewish home away from home’: Chabad at Pitt opens new Atwood location

By Alex Saraff, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
Chabad at Pitt is a “Jewish home away from home,” according to their website. It gathers hundreds of students on campus to celebrate Jewish tradition, and it just expanded to a new location on campus.
Viva Los Tacos, formerly the location of The O, on Forbes Ave in Oakland.

New tacos v. old dogs: Students, alumni compare The O to Viva Los Tacos

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
More than two years after The O closed, students and alumni reflect on the loss of the famous hot dog shop and the addition of Viva Los Tacos in its place.
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission held a meeting to discuss development of the new campus recreation and wellness center, as well as other projects throughout Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Planning Commission talks accessibility at new recreation center

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • October 19, 2022
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission held a meeting over Zoom Tuesday to discuss development of the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center at 3921 O’Hara St., as well as other projects throughout Pittsburgh.
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