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
SGB President Sarah Mayer and another SGB board member listen and take notes during a meeting Tuesday Sept. 9 at Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces new board members, introduces sustainability committee

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 17, 2024
Student Government Board announced new board members and introduced four new charters at its meeting on Tuesday.
Bikers ride along a path in Schenley Park.

Pitt celebrates Campus Bike Week

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024
Pitt Mobility is celebrating Campus Bike Week this week with a series of events and group rides around Oakland. The University partnered with multiple universities and organizations to promote bike safety and convenience across Pittsburgh.
Students in two classrooms listen to lectures.

‘Fair’ and ‘objective’: Pitt professors discuss implementing contract grading

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Some Pitt professors are moving away from traditional grading and instead implementing an alternative system called “contract grading” in an effort to reduce subjectivity and create a more equitable system of grading.
Hillman construction is supposed to be finished by January 2025.

Hillman construction set to finish in early 2025, still causes frustration

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
As construction at Hillman library wraps up, Pitt students share thoughts on recent changes.
Trees on the Cathedral lawn.

Fall foliage in Western PA not impacted by summer heat, Pennsylvania Department of Forestry says

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • September 16, 2024
Ryan Reed from PA Department of Forestry discusses upcoming fall foliage forecast, says the record summer heat will not affect leaf color.
A student observes the festively decorated windows of HERE Pittsburgh apartments for Homecoming.

Roundup of 2024 Homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
From alumni beer celebrations to fireworks, The Pitt News gathered a list of events to help students and alumni celebrate their love for Pitt and prepare for the Pitt vs. Youngstown football game on the 21st.
“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.”
Katelyn Polantz and Brett Murphy engaged in a forum on Supreme Court ethics in the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom on Thursday.

Brett Murphy, Katelyn Polantz talk court ethics and judicial journalism at Pitt Law School

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 13, 2024
On Thursday afternoon, ProPublica reporter Brett Murphy and CNN reporter Katelyn Polantz discussed their experiences reporting on high-profile legal stories and issues regarding court ethics. The talk was moderated by chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg.
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.
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoons.

Faculty Assembly addresses campus violence, new advising model

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
The Faculty Assembly discussed campus violence and introduced a new model for advising during its meeting on Wednesday. 
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