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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

Police Blotter: Oct. 18 - Oct. 24

Police Blotter: Oct. 18 – Oct. 24

By News Editors October 27, 2023
Pitt police reported a warrant arrest, theft of laundry and more in this week’s crime log.
Brandon Tatum speaks during his event “Call Me American” hosted by Turning Point USA in O’Hara Student Center on Thursday night.

Brandon Tatum speaks at Pitt TPUSA event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

About 50 Pitt students and community members gathered in the O’Hara Ballroom to hear a presentation from conservative political commentator and radio personality Brandon Tatum. Pitt’s chapter of...

Students and community members lay on the grass in support of Palestine during a “die in” protest in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Wednesday.

Photo: “Die in for Palestine” protest

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer October 27, 2023

The Cathedral of Learning.

Faculty, staff student loan assistance program guides employees toward reduced monthly payments, loan forgiveness

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2023
When Adam Winner received the letter telling him his remaining student loans were forgiven, he described the feeling as “a huge weight lifted off [his] shoulders.
Members of Student Government Board speak during a Mental Health Town Hall on Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts Mental Health Town Hall at weekly meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2023
At Tuesday’s meeting, Student Government Board passed R-2023-3, a resolution in support of the faculty union, and hosted a Mental Health Town Hall.
The most anticipated Halloween costumes of 2023

The most anticipated Halloween costumes of 2023

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer October 25, 2023
As Halloween lurks around the corner, students across campus are preparing their outfits for the one night a year where people can dress in quirky, expressive costumes. Students show their range of pop culture knowledge by dressing up as recognizable characters throughout Halloweekend.
‘It’s kind of an investment’: Students share their finances for Halloweekend

‘It’s kind of an investment’: Students share their finances for Halloweekend

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer October 25, 2023
Halloween on college campuses means one thing — costumes for “Halloweekend.” Students often plan out their costumes weeks in advance, but the costs for different parts and accessories can quickly add up.
Holland Hall in the Schenley Quadrangle.

‘Really fun, really scary’: Haunted Holland and Nightmare in the Quad presents Halloween themed activities for students

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer October 24, 2023
Students huddled together in fearful anticipation as they weaved through the underground tunnels of the Schenley Quad, awaiting jumpscares from Holland Hall RAs dressed in frightening Halloween attire on Friday night.
Pitt School of Nursing on Victoria Street.

School of Nursing receives $2 million to establish scholarship program

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor October 24, 2023

Pitt’s School of Nursing received a $2 million donation to create the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship Program.  Over the course of four years, the newly established program will use...

Halket Street in South Oakland.

‘You have rights’: Tenant Town Hall educates students about living off campus

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer October 24, 2023

As Liz Gray gave advice on how tenants should deal with bad landlords, she reminded students that they should feel empowered to stand up for their best interests. “You are the consumer, they are the...

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