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
Katelyn Polantz and Brett Murphy engaged in a forum on Supreme Court ethics in the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom on Thursday.

Brett Murphy, Katelyn Polantz talk court ethics and judicial journalism at Pitt Law School

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 13, 2024
On Thursday afternoon, ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy and CNN reporter Katelyn Polantz discussed their experiences reporting on high-profile legal stories and issues regarding court ethics. The talk was moderated by chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg.
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoons.

Faculty Assembly addresses campus violence, new advising model

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
The Faculty Assembly discussed campus violence and introduced a new model for advising during its meeting on Wednesday. 
Students dine at the Eatery.

‘Disgusting and disturbing’: Parents voice concerns about Eatery conditions

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
Members of “University of Pittsburgh Parents,” a Facebook group with over 7,000 members, have raised increasing concerns regarding reports of uncooked chicken being served in The Eatery. 
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Students disappointed after the presidential debate, but firm in their 2024 election stances

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
Students weigh in on the first Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, which took place on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. 
Students watch the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the College Democrats debate watch party on Tuesday.

Campus political organizations hold presidential debate watch parties for students

By Briana Bindus, Aidan Kasner, and Amanda Yu • September 11, 2024
The first debate between presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took place on Sept. 10. College Democrats at Pitt, College Republicans at Pitt and Pitt Votes, a nonpartisan University organization, each held watch parties for students to watch the debate live. 
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 10, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Pitt administration met the latest demands of the graduate student union when they submitted a list of eligible graduate employees to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the final step in the unionization process before a formal election. 
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 10, 2024
This September is Pitt’s first Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to better create an environment of support for survivors of sexual violence, Prevention at Pitt has organized a series of programs during the course of the month. 
A student takes notes during Social Psych of Reality TV class.

Social psychology class helps students see reality TV shows through a new lens

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Social Psychology of Reality TV is an upper-level topics in social psychology course taught by Jennifer Hirsch. The class applies concepts from social psychology to different reality TV shows throughout the semester.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Panthers Forward loan forgiveness program applications open

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2024
On Monday, applications for the Panthers Forward student debt relief program opened. Students who are currently in their senior year can apply, and those accepted will receive up to $5,000 of federal student loan forgiveness upon graduation.
Protesters face police officers at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment earlier this summer.

Protesters face formal arraignment, criminal charges after arrests during summer encampments

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
After a preliminary hearing on Aug. 26, two protesters from the pro-Palestine encampments in April will face a formal arraignment on Oct. 11. 
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