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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

Student groups supply free menstrual, sex supplies

Student groups supply free menstrual, sex supplies

By Sarah George, Staff Writer February 12, 2025
Student groups shine a light on their efforts to provide free menstrual, sex and educational resources to Pitt’s campus.
'They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

‘They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025
Rising grocery prices at Forbes Street Market are leaving students and Oakland locals frustrated. Experts weigh in on the economic factors driving the surge and the challenges of affordable campus shopping.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

New research center at Pitt aims to improve women’s health with the help of AI 

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer January 31, 2025
Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women’s Health Analytics and Research aims to merge AI with patient data to better predict women’s health.
Attendees of the Pitt Racial Day of Healing eat in the William Pitt Union on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer January 22, 2025
Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political climate surrounding the 2024 presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which both occurred on Jan. 20.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Pitt researchers discover new way to diagnose asthma subtypes in children

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer January 14, 2025
Juan Celedón and his research team have altered the possibilities of future asthma treatment by uncovering a new way to diagnose childhood asthma — a nasal swab test.
Pitt installs overdose reversal drug dispensers after decade-long push

Pitt installs overdose reversal drug dispensers after decade-long push

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer January 13, 2025
Pitt’s Student Health Services installed four Naloxone dispensers across campus last week, providing free access to the life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication in high-traffic locations.
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor January 12, 2025
Charles Guthrie, director of Student Health Services, encourages students to stay home and hydrate if they are feeling unwell this flu season.
Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh

Everything to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder for winter in Pittsburgh

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer January 8, 2025
As snow and clouds cover up the city of Pittsburgh, mental health experts define Seasonal Affective Disorder and discuss its effects on college students living in Pittsburgh.
What Trump’s win means for the future of reproductive rights 

What Trump’s win means for the future of reproductive rights 

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer November 21, 2024
Pitt professors give their opinions on what future reproductive health care will look like for this country and, more specifically, Pennsylvania.
A grate in South Oakland.

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. 
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