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
Kevin McAllister poses for a portrait in his deli.

Kevin’s Deli voted best Black-owned business in The Pitt News’ survey

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Right out of high school, Kevin McAllister began working at the Webster Hall Deli in 1987. The owner, William R. Lee, taught McAllister “everything he [knows].” “[He] taught me how to do cooking,...

The future storefront of Cava.

Cava is coming to Forbes this year, bringing Mediterranean flavors to Pitt’s campus

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
Cava is a fast-casual, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain with Greek influences and Greek founders that offer customizable bowls and pitas, and is scheduled to open later this year at 3615 Forbes Ave with dine-in seating or to-go option. Students in Pitt’s Hellenic Student Association said they are excited for the arrival of the restaurant. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

ScienceWriters2025 conference loses Pittsburgh as host after Pitt and CMU withdraw support

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
Research budget cuts led Pitt and CMU to cancel their commitment to host the ScienceWriters2025 conference, leaving hundreds of writers and journalists without a venue to meet.
Students express frustrations obtaining Disability Resources & Services accommodations

Students express frustrations obtaining Disability Resources & Services accommodations

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
Pitt students have struggled with obtaining necessary accommodations from Pitt Disability Resources & Services for years. Students share difficulties they’ve had and how they are trying to make the administration hear students’ voices.
Attendees discuss Bates Street safety during the Bates Street Safety Talk on Wednesday, March 18.

Student groups advocate for safety improvements on Bates Street

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • March 23, 2025
Amid concerns about pedestrian safety following fatal crashes on campus, members of Complete Streets, the Urban Planning Club and the South Oakland community gathered on March 19 for a “Bates Street Safety Talk.”
Pitt researchers making plans for future research amid proposed NIH funding cuts

Pitt researchers making plans for future research amid proposed NIH funding cuts

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Two months have passed since the Trump administration froze and proposed major cuts to NIH funding, and for Pitt researchers, the future of research is uncertain. President Donald Trump’s initiative...

Pages of the student code of conduct.

Professors, students warn vague conduct hearing rules could open door for abuses of power

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2025
Professors and student organization leaders have raised concerns about the Student Code of Conduct, saying it gives the University outsized power to silence political speech and punish campus dissent.
Police blotter: Mar. 13 - Mar. 19

Police blotter: Mar. 13 – Mar. 19

By News Editors • March 21, 2025
Pitt police reported a roof collapse on the 300 block of Semple Street, a set of paper towels caught on fire at the Chevron Science Center and more in this week’s crime log.
SGB at their meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Mar. 18.

‘There is little SGB can do’: Student Government Board addresses SJP suspension

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025
At its weekly meeting on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board addressed concerns from Students for Justice in Palestine about the organization’s recent suspension.
Students recount 'immediate pandemonium' at Semple Street roof collapse

Students recount ‘immediate pandemonium’ at Semple Street roof collapse

By Sarah George and Madeline Ward • March 19, 2025
A sunny, festive day during St. Patrick’s Day weekend filled with people dancing, drinking and taking pictures was brought to an end when a porch roof fell onto partiers, causing chaos and a swift emergency service presence.
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