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
Former president Barack Obama speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Barack Obama kicks off national ‘get out the vote’ tour at Pitt

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • October 11, 2024
Former President Barack Obama spoke on Thursday evening at the Fitzgerald Field House in an effort to energize Pittsburgh voters in the final stretch of the presidential race. 
Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 9, 2024
Various student groups gathered on campus Wednesday evening for “A Year of Genocide in Gaza Protest” as part of Pitt Apartheid Divest’s “Week of Rage” events, responding to the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct. 7, 2023.
The Pitt School of Nursing.

Nursing students proud of Pitt’s Bachelor of Science Nursing program ranking fourth in the nation

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Pitt’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was recently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Kaylee Snyder, a first-year nursing student, said Pitt’s nursing program stood out to her because of opportunities that she couldn’t get at other universities. 
An attendee holds a candle during the Community Vigil for Gaza on Monday.

‘They have stories’: Students, community members recognize Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Several pro-Palestinian organizations held an interfaith vigil on Monday evening in recognition of the estimated 42,000 people who have been killed in Gaza since last year’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

SGB proposes potential student activity fee increase

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Student Government Board discussed a potential increase to the student activity fee and announced an Eatery town hall at its meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s place. 
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.
Doug Emhoff addresses a crowd in Schenley Plaza on Friday evening.

Doug Emhoff, Pennsylvania Democrats speak at ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert in Schenley Plaza

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2024
Schenley Plaza was packed with about 400 Harris supporters Friday evening as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the ‘get out the vote’ concert.
Water bottles are distributed among Fall Fest-goers at the 2024 Pitt Program Council Fall Fest on Sunday.

Multiple concertgoers experience ‘heat fatigue’ at Fall Fest

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 6, 2024
At least three people experienced “heat fatigue” from the hot weather at Fall Fest on Sunday afternoon.
The School of Pharmacy in Salk Hall.

‘They don’t have responses’: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the Pitt School of Pharmacy is making some “necessary restructuring” and reducing its staff from 76 employees to 44, cutting 40% of the program’s current staff. These decisions went into effect on Oct. 4.
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