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
Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Members of the Jewish community across the greater Pittsburgh area gathered for a candlelight vigil held at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill to honor the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel one year ago.
Windows of the storefront where the Super Clips on Forbes Avenue used to be.

Increases in rent, traffic contribute to recent spike in Oakland restaurant turnover

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2024
Increases in rent and one-way traffic make Pitt’s neighborhood a prime environment for chain businesses.
A goat eats grass.

From Hillsides to city parks: How Allegheny Goatscape transforms Pittsburgh with goats 

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024
Allegheny Goatscape, a nonprofit organization that uses small herds of goats to clear up unwanted vegetation, works in Pittsburgh parks so the city can utilize the land for public projects. 
“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.”
Students learn about various employment opportunities at the Student Employment Fair on Thursday.

Pitt Career Center holds student employment fair 

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024
The Career Center hosted its annual Student Employment Fair in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday, Sept. 5. It featured 51 employers from Pitt and the Pittsburgh area hiring part-time workers and interns.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 1, 2024
Following the incident on Friday evening where a group of Jewish students at Pitt were attacked on their way to a Chabad dinner, community organizations, local politicians, and the University administration have issued statements expressing their support for the Jewish community at Pitt. 
Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni cafe, is set to open on Centre Avenue in North Oakland.

Yemeni coffee shop opening in North Oakland

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • August 25, 2024
Shibam Coffee, a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee company, will open on the corner of Melwood and Centre Avenues. Its opening will provide Pitt students, specifically those living in North Oakland, with more coffee shop options. 
Pride Month in Pittsburgh kicks off with parade downtown

Pride Month in Pittsburgh kicks off with parade downtown

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024
With June 1 marking the first day of Pride Month, thousands gathered in downtown Pittsburgh for the annual parade. The parade kicked off a month full of events honoring Pride Month, with people from across Pittsburgh and beyond coming to celebrate. 
Attendees dance at the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown on June 3, 2023.

Pride Month Event Roundup

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024
In honor of Pride Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events occurring on campus and in the city that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Pittsburgh.
LGBTQ+ friendly affordable housing breaks ground in Oakland

LGBTQ+ friendly affordable housing breaks ground in Oakland

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • May 30, 2024
The apartment building set to be a LGBTQ+ friendly affordable housing community in Oakland is the first of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. The creation of LGBTQ+ affordable housing seeks to address housing disparities and discrimination faced by elders in the community.
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