The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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 presenter smiles in front of flyers during the Black Maternal Health and Wellness Event at the Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center on Homewood Avenue.

EMBRACE sponsors Black Maternal Health Wellness week

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer  • April 15, 2025
Because Black women’s maternal health is not institutionally prioritized, Pitt’s EMBRACE sponsored a Black Maternal Health Wellness event that highlighted resources and self-care for anyone in need.
Standing Wave Coffee, a truck located near Bouquet Gardens and Posvar Hall.

Local ‘Standing Wave’ coffee truck energizes the Pitt food scene

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The small business coffee truck “Standing Wave” has become a beloved new coffee spot on Sennott Street for Pitt students and community members alike.
SGB during its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB omnibus bill proposes changes to referendum and allocation processes

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Student Government Board introduced an omnibus bill on April 1, which will amend the referendum, allocations and SGB Assembly remunerations process for student organizations if passed next Tuesday.
The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue. The former Panther Pit building for sale on Meyran Avenue.

Former Panther Pit location up for sale after the bar’s November closing

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
The former location of the Panther Pit Sports Bar and Grill is on the market after being permanently shut down by law enforcement last semester. At the end of March, Keystone Real Estate announced the property was back up for sale with a base price of $795,000.
The Pitt Department of Economics in Posvar Hall.

Pitt ‘deeply disappointed’ by economic lecture disruption

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
After Lisa Cook’s lecture was disrupted on April 3, Pitt’s economics department issued an apology. A University spokesperson released a statement to those who witnessed the incident, saying the behavior will not be tolerated by the University. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt lifts hiring freeze for student workers

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
On March 24, the University hiring freeze was lifted for student employees, although the staff freeze is still in effect.
Dr Jones Edward Salk, creator of Salk polio vaccine, at Copenhagen Airport. During four days stay in Kastrup airport CPH, Copenhagen Dr. Salk paid several visits to the Serum Institute, which was first one outside USA which created a polio vaccine. Dr. Salk also addressed the local Biological Society, 1959-05-28.

Community celebrates polio vaccine anniversary, discusses vaccine skepticism

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • April 13, 2025
The 70th anniversary celebration of the Salk polio vaccine took place Friday afternoon in the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom in the School of Law. The event featured Dr. Peter Salk and other health professionals who celebrated the lasting impact of the vaccine and discussed issues like vaccine skepticism.
Police blotter: April 3 - April 9

Police blotter: April 3 – April 9

By News Editors • April 10, 2025
Pitt police reported a possible scam on South Highland Avenue, a liquor law violation at McCormick Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Trump administration revokes multiple international student visas at Pitt and other Pennsylvania universities

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
This week, international students at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, among other Pennsylvania colleges, had their visas revoked by the Trump administration.
SGB at its meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

SGB hears fall budget requests

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Student Government Board heard budget requests for the fall 2025 term at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night. The board also deferred voting on the 2025 omnibus bill, which was introduced last week until the next public meeting.
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