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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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. 
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

SGB announces student safety, grocery store initiatives

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, SGB discussed new initiatives to increase student safety on campus and announced the finalization of the Dean of Students search. 
Garbage on Chesterfield Street.

Overcrowding, waste buildup still causing rat infestation on Chesterfield Street

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The concentrated rat infestation on Chesterfield Street in West Oakland remains a persistent issue for students living there.
A sign indicating the closure of Panther Hollow.

Panther Hollow Bridge closes as City continues efforts to maintain bridge safety

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The Panther Hollow Bridge in Oakland closed for maintenance on Oct 19. The closure, followed by inspection, is one of the many steps the City of Pittsburgh is taking to maintain the safety of bridges ever since the tragic event of Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in 2022. 
American flags decorate the lawn of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Pitt student veterans share their stories of service, studies in honor of Veteran’s Day

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Veteran’s Day is a national holiday dedicated to honoring all of America’s veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, and Pitt student veterans carry stories of service with them into college.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump wins second term, Republicans win big in Pennsylvania on Election Day

By Briana Bindus, Spencer Levering • November 8, 2024
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States after earning the necessary electoral votes in the early hours of Wednesday morning and after a race that was like no other in recent memory.
‘I’ll get through these next four years’: Pitt students divided over Trump’s victory, with mixed emotions on campus

‘I’ll get through these next four years’: Pitt students divided over Trump’s victory, with mixed emotions on campus

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
As the news echoes across campus, Pitt students are grappling with mixed emotions about the election results that will shape the course of their future.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses antisemitic violence on campus, announces antisemitism ad-hoc committee 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 6., Faculty Assembly reflected on the 2024 presidential election, addressed recent acts of antisemitic violence on campus with the creation of an antisemitism ad hoc committee and discussed new affinity groups to expand the Senate.
Eugene DePasquale looks out at his watch party at the Pittsburgh Federation Of Teachers.

DePasquale, Democrat watch party brings feelings of optimism in the community

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
A watch party held at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers for Pennsylvania attorney general candidate Eugene DePasquale brought community members together to watch election results.
Police blotter: Nov. 1 - Nov. 6

Police blotter: Nov. 1 – Nov. 6

By News Editors • November 7, 2024
Pitt police reported theft by deception at The Eatery, graffiti at the Allegheny Observatory and more in this week’s crime log.
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