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Sewage smells across Oakland causing concern for students and everyday passers

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The smell of sewage has been an issue for students across campus, with many complaining of strong smells. Although brief exposure to sewage odors, such as walking by a manhole, pose “no risk to health” according to Molly Stitt-Fischer, director of environmental health and safety at Pitt, students are still unsatisfied.

Eatery town hall addresses food safety concerns after ongoing complaints

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Students and community members gathered in The Eatery on Wednesday evening for a “town hall” hosted by Student Government Board to address recent concerns about undercooked food, pest sightings and overall food quality issues.

The Hub helps students, Oakland residents get vaccinated for the upcoming winter

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024

The Hub is a focal point on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus and implores students and faculty to get their vaccinations to help contain sicknesses this winter.

How students can make smarter food choices on campus

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • August 26, 2024

Getting the right nutrients is essential for students to help them succeed. Learning how to balance food choices is an important part of college and living on your own.

An overview of Pitt’s mental health resources

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • August 6, 2024

As the transition from high school to college can be challenging for many, the University offers a range of programs to students. From the University Counseling Center to Therapy Dog Tuesdays, there are a variety of resources available for students dealing with issues such as stress, grief, academic pressure or mental health concerns.

Research hub to discover new ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024

A team of Pitt researchers have come together to create a new endometriosis research hub, HER, in Pittsburgh to try and discover new ways to diagnose endometriosis and find more information on the disease.

As norovirus spreads across campus, students recount their experiences

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

Across the country, cases of the norovirus are climbing. Panther Central sent out an email on March 2 with confirmation of at least one case of the virus on campus, but dozens of students have reported falling ill over the last week.

New study through Pitt School of Medicine developing medication to treat noise-induced hearing loss

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • March 1, 2024

Researchers at Pitt have recently discovered that medication could be used to help alleviate temporary or permanent hearing loss from noise.

Anne Marie Lennon named next chair of medicine

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • January 10, 2024

Anne Marie Lennon was announced in November as the next chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and chair of medicine at UPMC starting March 1, 2024. She is the first woman to attain this position at Pitt.

BioForge project officially approved for construction

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2023

The Pittsburgh Planning Commission officially approved construction plans for Pitt’s BioForge Manufacturing Center on Sept. 29. The BioForge is located on the Hazelwood Green site, which is also the home of Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute at Mill 19 and is the center of Pitt’s proposed “Bio Valley.”