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
County Controller Corey O’Connor answers questions from moderator Ann Belser at the Mayoral Forum at Chatham University on Sunday, Feb. 2.

College Democrats endorse mayoral challenger Corey O’Connor in primary

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2025
Last month, both College Democrats at Pitt and Young Democrats of Allegheny County endorsed Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor in the Democratic primary for mayor.
Police watch protesters during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

Porch roof collapse injures dozens during party on Semple Street

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025
The roof of a porch on Semple Street collapsed during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday at around 5:30 p.m., injuring over a dozen people.
The “page not found” landing screen on the Pitt website.

“They’re throwing trans people under the bus”: Counseling center faces backlash after event name change 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
On Feb. 24, Pitt’s Counseling Center faced backlash after briefly renaming an event from "LGBT Peer Support Space" to “LGB Peer Support Space,” omitting the ‘T’ for transgender. The change was quickly reversed, but many community members remain concerned about the impact of the decision.
Marley Pinsky and Olivia Budike pose for a photo.

Q&A: Meet the 2024-2025 SGB president and vice president 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
SGB announced the 2024-2025 election results at their meeting on Tuesday. The Pitt News spoke with the winners about their top initiatives for the upcoming term.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Multiple families of trans kids denied gender-affirming medications at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025
Multiple families of transgender children said UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has denied access to gender-affirming care medicine to their kids. Without communication from their doctors or a clear path forward, some parents said they’re fearing for their child’s future.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty Assembly discusses hiring freeze amid funding challenges

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Faculty Assembly discussed the recent hiring freeze and university funding at its meeting on Wednesday.
Police blotter: Feb. 27 - Mar. 12

Police blotter: Feb. 27 – Mar. 12

By News Editors • March 14, 2025
Pitt police reported a burglary home invasion at the 3600 block of Dawson Street, a report of theft at Scaife Hall and more in the past two weeks’ crime logs.
Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

Five years later: COVID-19 and quarantine’s lasting legacy in national and local health care industries

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
At the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, UPMC and Pitt Student Health Services reveal the lasting changes that the pandemic had on Pitt medicine and research.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, March 11.

‘H2PinskyBudike’ ticket wins 2025 SGB election

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Student Government Board announced election results for president, vice president, and board member positions and voted to pass the Workers United ad hoc committee charter at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.
Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

Five years later: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected and reshaped mental health care

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, mental health professionals say the effects continue to linger in their patients and the industry.
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