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 Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt’s free speech ranking declines in new report

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) ranked Pitt 208th out of 251 schools for free speech in the 2025 report on speech climates, a drop from its previous ranking of 130th of 248 schools.
The Pitt Paintball Club poses for a photo.

Colors erupt inside of Pittsburgh Paintball Park 

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 20, 2024
When the Paintball @ Pitt club gets together, the team will carpool together to the Pittsburgh Paintball Park in East Carnegie, PA. When they get to the park, they have about 2 1/2 hours of free play.
A laptop connects to the WIRELESS-PITTNET network.

Wi-Fi issues cause disruptions in academic, personal life of students

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 20, 2024
For Daniel Marcinko, recent on-campus Wi-Fi outages have interfered with both his ability to access academic software and attend important personal meetings. Marcinko is one of many students who have been affected by recent Wi-Fi issues at Pitt, which have made accessing Wi-Fi servers in both academic and dormitory spaces difficult.
Pitt students dance.

Dance minor here to stay within the School of Education

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • September 20, 2024
After nearly being removed, the dance minor returns with a revamped, flexible curriculum.
A closed sign sits on the door of the Panther Pit Sports Bar on Meyran Ave following health code violations in Feb. 2023.

The Panther Pit raided and closed by law enforcement, marks third raid in past year

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 18, 2024
The Panther Pit Sports Bar and Grill, located on Meyran Ave., was raided by liquor enforcement officers and issued a closure on Tuesday morning. State Police said the location was operating without a liquor license, and the Allegheny County Health Department listed numerous health violations.
Bikers ride along a path in Schenley Park.

Pitt celebrates Campus Bike Week

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024
Pitt Mobility is celebrating Campus Bike Week this week with a series of events and group rides around Oakland. The University partnered with multiple universities and organizations to promote bike safety and convenience across Pittsburgh.
Students in two classrooms listen to lectures.

‘Fair’ and ‘objective’: Pitt professors discuss implementing contract grading

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Some Pitt professors are moving away from traditional grading and instead implementing an alternative system called “contract grading” in an effort to reduce subjectivity and create a more equitable system of grading.
Hillman construction is supposed to be finished by January 2025.

Hillman construction set to finish in early 2025, still causes frustration

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
As construction at Hillman library wraps up, Pitt students share thoughts on recent changes.
A student observes the festively decorated windows of HERE Pittsburgh apartments for Homecoming.

Roundup of 2024 Homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
From alumni beer celebrations to fireworks, The Pitt News gathered a list of events to help students and alumni celebrate their love for Pitt and prepare for the Pitt vs. Youngstown football game on the 21st.
“March for Survivors” participants hold signs and chant as they march down Forbes Avenue on Sunday.

Students march to raise awareness for sexual violence

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
“We see you! We hear you! We believe you!” chanted students from Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, Carlow, Point Park, Chatham and Duquesne as they walked down Fifth Avenue as a part of the fourth annual “Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March.”
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