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 smoke bomb lands on the ground after a series of two protests against of debate featuring Michael Knowles in April 2023.

Couple charged after throwing smoke bombs at Knowles protest pleads guilty

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 29, 2024
The couple that threw smoke bombs during the Michael Knowles vs. Brad Polumbo debate on April 18th have pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing law enforcement and conspiracy during civil disorder.
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Hate crime/assault reported in area of Semple and Ward 

By Abby Lipold and Spencer Levering • September 27, 2024
At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, assisted by the Pitt Police, received a report of a “hate crime/assault” that occurred in the area of Semple and Ward St at 2 a.m.
Police blotter: Sept. 19 - Sept. 25

Police blotter: Sept. 19 – Sept. 25

By News Editors • September 26, 2024
Pitt police confiscated a fake ID, reported access device fraud at Posvar Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Sept. 13 - Sept. 17

Police blotter: Sept. 13 – Sept. 17

By News Editors • September 19, 2024
Pitt police reported a student jumped onto the football field, the theft of a cup holder at Acrisure Stadium and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Sept. 6 - Sept. 10

Police blotter: Sept. 6 – Sept. 10

By News Editors • September 12, 2024
Pitt police reported a dispute between two roommates, harassment by communication and more in this week’s crime log.
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. 
Police blotter: Aug. 29 - Sept. 2

Police blotter: Aug. 29 – Sept. 2

By News Editors • September 5, 2024
An individual reported the theft of an electric scooter, an officer confiscated a small amount of marijuana and more in this week’s police blotter.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Group of Jewish students attacked at Cathedral of Learning Friday evening, Hillel JUC responds

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2024
At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, the University confirmed that a group of Jewish students “were attacked by an individual wielding a bottle” near the Cathedral of Learning at around 6 p.m. Friday evening. The statement clarified that two of the students were treated for injuries at the scene and that the alleged perpetrator, who has “no known Pitt affiliation,” is in Pitt Police’s custody.
Police blotter: August 21 to August 28

Police blotter: August 21 to August 28

By News Editors • August 29, 2024
Pitt police reported a theft of rugs, a theft of an energy drink and more in this week’s crime log.
Pitt police issue crime alert after sexual assault

Pitt police issue crime alert after sexual assault

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • March 4, 2024
The Pitt Police reported a sexual assault in North Oakland that occurred in the early morning hours of March 3.
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