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

Peoples Oakland, located at the corner of Bates and Zulema streets, has provided social and psychiatric rehabilitation services since 1974.

Peoples Oakland offers expansive social services, despite funding challenges

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2023

JJ Walker frequents Peoples Oakland for its mediation rooms and recovery groups, but to him, the little-known nonprofit at the corner of Bates and Zulema streets is more than a hub for social services.  “The...

Deena Eldaour, an organizer of the rally, speaks at the protest calling for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Student walkout, rally shows support for Palestine

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2023
About 200 people participated in a walkout called “Shut it Down for Palestine” to show support for Palestinians on Thursday afternoon. Students and community members met at the “Walking to the Sky” sculpture on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus to hear speakers voice their thoughts on the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
Speakers at the Preserving Democracy event on Wednesday.

‘Each one of us has a role to play’: Distinguished members of PA politics discuss protecting US democracy

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Amanda Green-Hawkins said the images from the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in 2021 “keep [her] up at night.” “I think that we've taken our democracy for granted,” Green-Hawkins, a voter-protection...

Protesters at the rally calling for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Photo: National Walk Out for Palestine

By Amaya Lobato Rivas, Assistant Visual Editor November 10, 2023

Members of the Student Government Board applaud during their meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

New SGB task forces, committees aim to improve student life on and off campus

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Student Government Board President Ryan Young announced the creation of multiple new task forces, conditional committees and ad hoc committees in September.  These include the Future Planning Task...

Signs direct voters to the polling station inside the William Pitt Union on Tuesday morning.

2023 PA election results

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor November 8, 2023
Pennsylvania citizens voted on Tuesday in multiple county and state-wide elections, including Allegheny County Controller and seats on the PA Supreme Court.
SGB President Ryan Young speaks during the board’s public meeting on Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses Experience Pitt, Hillman construction

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer November 8, 2023
Student Government Board discussed the Experience Pitt platform, Hillman construction and their discussion with the senior leadership team during their weekly meeting on Tuesday.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer November 8, 2023
In the fall of 2024, Pitt will implement a one-time, nonrenewable grant that will cover graduating low-income students’ unpaid balances and financial holds. The “Finish Line” grant is the latest step toward Pitt’s goal of creating an “inclusive and equitable campus.”
Vice Provost Kenyon Bonner speaks about communication between the University and students at an SGB Town Hall in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Nov. 13th, 2018.

Kenyon Bonner to step down as vice provost for student affairs in December

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor November 7, 2023
Kenyon Bonner, vice provost for student affairs, is stepping down from his position and leaving the University in December after almost two decades at Pitt.
A sign welcomes event participants to Local History Day at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland on Nov. 4.

Local History Day showcases Pittsburgh’s past

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer November 7, 2023
The Carnegie Library in Oakland paid tribute to Pittsburgh history on November 4th.
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