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
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

Pitt students share their summer plans

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
After a long and strenuous academic year, many students are excited to take a break. During the three and a half months of summer vacation, students plan to travel abroad, spend time with family and friends, do research and work summer jobs.  
A presenter smiles in front of flyers during the Black Maternal Health and Wellness Event at the Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center on Homewood Avenue.

EMBRACE sponsors Black Maternal Health Wellness week

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer  • April 15, 2025
Because Black women’s maternal health is not institutionally prioritized, Pitt’s EMBRACE sponsored a Black Maternal Health Wellness event that highlighted resources and self-care for anyone in need.
Standing Wave Coffee, a truck located near Bouquet Gardens and Posvar Hall.

Local ‘Standing Wave’ coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The small business coffee truck “Standing Wave” has become a beloved new coffee spot on Sennott Street for Pitt students and community members alike.
The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue. The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue.

Former Panther Pit location up for sale after the bar’s November closing

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The former location of the Panther Pit Sports Bar and Grill is on the market after being permanently shut down by law enforcement last semester. At the end of March, Keystone Real Estate announced the property was back up for sale with a base price of $795,000.
A crowd gathered to call for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Trump administration revokes CMU student visas

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
The Trump Administration revoked the student visas of two current Carnegie Mellon University students and five recent graduate students.
La Gourmandine, on Meyran Ave.

French Bakery La Gourmandine to open new Oakland location

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
La Gourmandine, a local French bakery, is opening a new location on Meyran Avenue, where Sree’s Foods previously operated. According to owner Fabien Moreau, the location can be expected to open around mid-May.
SWAT response to barricade situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Incredibly dystopian’: Pitt community reacts to rumors of ICE on campus

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Across the country, ICE has targeted foreign nationals on college campuses for deportation. Many Pitt students fear their campus is next.
DeSoto Street in Oakland.

City to implement infrastructure improvements on De Soto Street corridor

By Amanda Yu, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2025
The City of Pittsburgh and the University are collaborating to bring traffic safety improvements to the De Soto Street corridor in early April, including updating signage, removing crosswalks and installing warnings for pedestrians.
3D rendering of The Caroline, a new apartment complex set to open in Fall 2027.

New apartment complex, The Caroline, coming fall 2027

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 6, 2025
In the fall of 2027, Walnut Capital Management will expand their University Commons housing hub with the brand new Caroline Apartments. The building — located on McKee and Louisa — is expected to open in September 2027 with 160 units and 480 beds, as each unit houses two to three people.
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