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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
Students gather during a protest against sexual violence in the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 7.

Interfraternity Council board member speaks out on ‘absurd,’ ‘vile’ statement IFC posted last week on reported sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2022
A now-deleted statement from IFC regarding a reported sexual assault contained language such as “I believe that a man’s life is difficult.” An IFC board member called it thinly-veiled “misogyny” and “chauvinism,” and urged the president, Michael Liu, to resign.
A “Love Your Crosswalk” sign at a crosswalk on Forbes and Oakland Avenues.

‘Love Your Crosswalk campaign’ teaches Pitt history, pedestrian safety

By James Paul, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
At various intersections on Forbes and Fifth Avenues, pedestrians will find 28 flashy QR codes, each linked to separate multiple-choice quizzes that explain safety tips and Pitt history.
A news bulletin with a flyer for a “self-care and self-soothing workshop.”

Pitt community discusses ways to support mental health on campus

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
During Mental Health Awareness month at Pitt, students and professors are reflecting on University policies and initiatives that they think could improve mental health on campus.
Pitt students protesting sexual violence on campus disrupt the Pitt Band snake event at the Cathedral of Learning on October 7.

‘Chaotic,’ ‘triggering’: Pitt band, protestors address Cathedral of Learning demonstration

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
Pitt students reflect on the tense moments when protesters interrupted a Pitt Band performance at the Cathedral of Learning.
Waka Flocka Flame performs and takes photographs with Pitt students during PPC’s Fall Fest on Schenley Drive on Sunday.

Photos: Fall Fest 2022

By Jonathan Guo and Colleen Nguyen • October 16, 2022
Pitt Program Council hosted its annual Fall Fest on Sunday with performances by Yung Gravy, Waka Flocka Flame, the South Siders and Neggy Gemmy.
Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council talks sexual assault cases, increased security presence on campus

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Chief of Police James Loftus said Pitt police have yet to identify the perpetrator of the recent sexual assault in the Cathedral of Learning.
A woman participates in biology research.

Pitt biologists work to ‘equalize risk’ in field research

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
A team of faculty and researchers in Pitt’s biology department created a field safety manual that serves to increase safety, minimize risk as well as identify inequities and their solutions.
A student leaves flowers at a candlelight vigil for Mahsa Amini and other victims of the Iranian “morality police” outside the William Pitt Union Tuesday evening.

‘Our choice’: Candlelight vigil calls for justice in Iran

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022
For Zainab Akhtar, a senior psychology major, the choice to wear hijab is a personal decision. This belief is part of the reason she attended the candlelight vigil for Mahsa Amini on Tuesday evening.
A close up of a Pennsylvania voter registration form.

Pennsylvania voting organizations register students as midterm election nears

By Katie Cassidy, Senior Staff Writer • October 11, 2022
Students like Kaed Rende, a member of Pitt Votes, use both in-person methods and social media to connect with students and get them to register to vote in time for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

PAAR to host extra drop-in hours this week in response to series of reported sexual assaults on campus

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • October 11, 2022
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape will hold extra drop in hours from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday on the 31st Floor in the Diversity and Inclusion Center in the Cathedral of Learning.
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