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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Panelists speak during the “Community United in Compassion” event in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon.

‘Community United in Compassion’ asks people to show empathy in times of tragedy

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023
Faculty, staff and students gathered with community members in the University Club on Tuesday afternoon to attend an event titled “Community United in Compassion.” The event featured an open discussion where those in attendance could pose questions to the panelists and share thoughts about the importance of compassion in a community during times of conflict.
Mental health tips during finals week

Mental health tips during finals week

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023
Studies show that the heightened levels of stress and anxiety that students experience during finals week may cause a decline in student mental health. The University of Pittsburgh has been working with mental health professionals the past few years on ways to support students during finals season.
Students speak at the Student Government Board meeting Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses upcoming meeting with Provost Bonner, student activities fee

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • December 6, 2023
During its last meeting of the semester, Student Government Board discussed an upcoming meeting with Vice Provost Bonner and other funding related initiatives.
Pitt students study in the William Pitt Union.

Students share favorite study spots on campus

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

According to Claire Donnellan, the best places to study for finals are ones filled with other people “doing the same thing” as her. “I just need to be in an environment where people are going...

Students share thoughts on final exams versus essays

Students share thoughts on final exams versus essays

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

Lucy Lande said final essays provide a greater opportunity to exercise creativity than traditional final exams.  “It can help your work stand out,” Lande, a first-year anthropology major, said....

Protesters gather to support Palestine inside the Cathedral of Learning Common Room on Monday afternoon.

Protestors gather in front of the Cathedral, call for a permanent ceasefire

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Protestors from community organizations Socialist Alternative Pittsburgh, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition gathered outside the Cathedral of Learning along with students on Monday afternoon to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
Students struggle to find one-semester subletters

Students struggle to find one-semester subletters

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
For Grace McCullough, the decision to sublet her apartment was influenced by her plans to study abroad in Florence in the spring semester. Students like McCullough often use different websites to search for housing in Oakland and other neighborhoods, roommates and subletters.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt wins prestigious community engagement award

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • December 4, 2023

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named Pitt as the winner of the 2023 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award in November.  Pitt received the award for the community...

Pitt enrollment, first-year applications increase for 2027 class

Pitt enrollment, first-year applications increase for 2027 class

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • December 3, 2023
Pitt’s Oakland campus saw another influx of students as enrollment increased. First-year applications saw a 16.4% increase between 2022 and 2023.
James O’Keefe projects a protest flyer during his event at the O’Hara Student Center on Thursday night.

James O’Keefe talks ‘exposing corruption’ at Turning Point USA event

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2023
James O’Keefe, founder of conservative nonprofit Project Veritas, defended his brand of hidden camera stings and encouraged others to adopt it at an event in the O’Hara Student Center on Thursday. The event, hosted by Pitt’s Chapter of Turning Point USA, drew around 75 people.
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