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
A crowd gathered to call for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Trump administration revokes CMU student visas

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
The Trump Administration revoked the student visas of two current Carnegie Mellon University students and five recent graduate students.
La Gourmandine, on Meyran Ave.

French Bakery La Gourmandine to open new Oakland location

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
La Gourmandine, a local French bakery, is opening a new location on Meyran Avenue, where Sree’s Foods previously operated. According to owner Fabien Moreau, the location can be expected to open around mid-May.
A protester holds a trans pride flag outside of the O’Hara Student Center during the “Shut Down Michael Knowles” protest on Monday, April 7.

Pitt loses $1.2 million in funding for LGBTQ+ research

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Pitt lost $1.2 million in federal grants for research. researchers share “devastating” impacts of defunded LGBTQ research.
SWAT response to barricade situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Incredibly dystopian’: Pitt community reacts to rumors of ICE on campus

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Across the country, ICE has targeted foreign nationals on college campuses for deportation. Many Pitt students fear their campus is next.
Graduating Pitt students plan for their futures amid economic uncertainty

Graduating Pitt students plan for their futures amid economic uncertainty

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
As Pitt students get ready for graduation and the final events of their senior year, some are feeling uncertain about their future plans amidst a struggling economy and political turmoil.
Michael Knowles speaks during the “Return of Michael Knowles” event on Monday, April 7.

Knowles event draws conservative supporters, LGBTQ+ ralliers

By Amanda Yu and Naomi Weiss • April 8, 2025
About 150 students and community members listened to Knowles speak about political violence, the flaws of liberalism and transgender people while about 75 people protested outside the event. Event attendees said they appreciated the open political discussion, while ralliers criticized the University for allowing Knowles to speak on campus.
The Cathedral of Learning

Pitt dubbed ‘public Ivy’ in new Forbes list

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
The University of Pittsburgh made the March 26 list of public and private universities named “New Ivies” by Forbes magazine, one of 10 public universities in the country and the only public university in Pennsylvania to earn the title.
DeSoto Street in Oakland.

City to implement infrastructure improvements on De Soto Street corridor

By Amanda Yu, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2025
The City of Pittsburgh and the University are collaborating to bring traffic safety improvements to the De Soto Street corridor in early April, including updating signage, removing crosswalks and installing warnings for pedestrians.
3D rendering of The Caroline, a new apartment complex set to open in Fall 2027.

New apartment complex, The Caroline, coming fall 2027

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • April 6, 2025
In the fall of 2027, Walnut Capital Management will expand their University Commons housing hub with the brand new Caroline Apartments. The building — located on McKee and Louisa — is expected to open in September 2027 with 160 units and 480 beds, as each unit houses two to three people.
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