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
The Political Science Student Association watches the vice presidential debate on Tuesday.

Vice presidential debate sparks satisfaction from students at on-campus watch parties

By Sarah George, Katie Hovan, and Naomi Weiss • October 2, 2024
Hundreds of students attended watch parties across campus to see Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off on Tuesday night. 
‘It reeks of pee’: Students share dissatisfaction with Pitt transportation

‘It reeks of pee’: Students share dissatisfaction with Pitt transportation

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
Pitt offers shuttles and late-night SafeRiders for students to travel to South Oakland and upper campus through its partnership with Pittsburgh Transportation Group. Students, however, have found issues with using these resources reliably.
Flyers lay on a table in the Writing Center, located in the O’Hara Student Center.

Writing Center “boosts student confidence” through peer editing

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 26, 2024
At the Pitt Writing Center, students are able to bring in writing of all kinds to work with student-employed peer tutors for editing.
Pitt School of Nursing on Victoria Street.

‘The more you do it, the more you get used to it’: Nursing students discuss balancing clinicals, academics

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2024
As part of Pitt’s BSN program, which is ranked 10th in the nation, students are required to complete more than 1,200 hours of clinical rotations during their time at the University, typically starting in the first semester of sophomore year.
Pro-Lebanon, Palestine groups host “emergency rally” in response to attacks on Middle East

Pro-Lebanon, Palestine groups host “emergency rally” in response to attacks on Middle East

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor  • September 26, 2024
Pro-Lebanon and Palestine groups from across Pittsburgh hosted an “emergency rally” on Wednesday evening in front of the Cathedral of Learning, later moving to Schenley Plaza. About 100 students and community members gathered to protest for the protection of Lebanon as violence rises between Israel and Hazbollah. 
An Internship Week representative holds an Internship Week flyer.

Internships help students manage time, discover new opportunities 

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
Students and faculty discuss the pros and cons of having an internship during the school year.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Cathedral closed Wednesday following power outage on Tuesday

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 25, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning will be closed today following a power outage on Tuesday afternoon that disrupted classes and left students confused. According to an emergency alert issued by the University, the “significant electrical issue” is expected to be resolved by the end of the day.
Lights out in the Cathedral of Learning.

Students confused amid a power outage in the Cathedral of Learning

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • September 24, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning faced power outages on Tuesday evening. The outages disrupted classes and left students feeling confused, but there was no emergency present.
Students dine at the Eatery.

Allegheny County health inspectors give dining hall clean report

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
After a series of complaints over unsafe food at The Eatery, the Allegheny County Health Department gave the establishment a clean report.
University of Virginia professor of law Bertrall Ross speaks at the annual Constitution Day event at the Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom on Tuesday.

Pitt Law hosts forum on voter education for Constitution Day event

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
Pitt’s School of Law hosted its annual Constitution Day event, with this year’s focus on voter education. Bertrall Ross, a law professor at the University of Virginia and a member of the Presidential Commision to the Supreme Court, gave the headlining speech. 
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