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
Here's how La Niña and climate change are shaping Pittsburgh's winter forecast

Here’s how La Niña and climate change are shaping Pittsburgh’s winter forecast

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
With winter approaching, Pittsburgh's weather remains uncertain due to a developing La Niña, which typically brings cooler conditions but may lead to more variability this year. Experts note that while La Niña can drive extreme weather patterns worldwide, the effects of climate change are also becoming more pronounced.
Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
From hosting a “kiki” to relaxing in rural Indiana, students share a wide scope of ways they will spend Thanksgiving break.
What Trump’s win means for the future of reproductive rights 

What Trump’s win means for the future of reproductive rights 

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
Pitt professors give their opinions on what future reproductive health care will look like for this country and, more specifically, Pennsylvania.
Police blotter: Nov. 8 - Nov. 20

Police blotter: Nov. 8 – Nov. 20

By News Editors • November 21, 2024
Pitt police reported one warrant arrest for indecent exposure at Forbes and Bouquet, the theft of a bottle of Gatorade at Trees Hall and more in the past two weeks’ crime logs.
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

SGB hears fiscal year 2025 budget requests

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, the Student Government Board reviewed proposals from several student organizations for their fiscal year 2025 budgets.
Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

Students bracing for political tension during Thanksgiving break 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Students are, by and large, excited to return home to spend time with family during Thanksgiving break next week. However, the 2024 presidential election results have raised political tensions and called attention to differences this holiday season. 
Crows perch on a tree outside the WPU.

Pitt sounds airhorns as crows migrate to campus

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Crow populations have increased significantly in recent months due to the birds’ migration to Pittsburgh. Pitt reveals what it’s been doing to counteract the presence of the crows — and their droppings.
Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • November 19, 2024
Pizza Romano, a popular Oakland restaurant on Atwood Street, was cited for 17 health code violations on Thursday including “high risk” violations for employee personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitization and pest management. 
A sign indicating that a WPU elevator is broken.

Students share troubles with campus elevators

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Across campus, students frequently use elevators to get from floor to floor. Some students have expressed dissatisfaction with campus elevators, recounting experiences with faulty elevators.
Teaching assistant professor of political science Jacob Schiller poses for a portrait.

Political science experts weigh in on 2024 election results

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
As many Americans continue to process Republican victories this election cycle, political scientists have begun developing theories on what societal shifts caused the electorate to swing in President-elect Trump’s favor.
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