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
Pitt pilots new AI program PittGPT

Pitt pilots new AI program PittGPT

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Since its rollout in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has sparked widespread discussions about its potential impact on education and learning. Recognizing its growing use in academic settings, Pitt IT responded by developing PittGPT, a version tailored specifically for the University of Pittsburgh community.
Pitt College Democrats watch the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

‘We’re not stopping’: On-campus political organizations reflect post-election

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 15, 2024
Both College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt saw increases in their membership this year, according to Henry Cohen, co-president of College Democrats at Pitt and Jesse Milston, secretary of College Republicans at Pitt. With Republicans winning the presidential election, the Senate and the House majority, College Republicans “don’t see that momentum stopping.”
Pitt College Democrats copresident Samantha Podnar speaks at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Student political organizations begin planning for 2025 election momentum

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Now that the 2024 presidential election results have been announced,  political organizations on campus are shifting gears to prepare for primaries and local elections.
Police blotter: Nov. 7

Police blotter: Nov. 7

By News Editors • November 15, 2024
Pitt police reported the theft of a laptop at the Litchfield Tower lobby, a stalking at Bridgeside Point II and more in this week’s crime log.
A grate in South Oakland.

Sewage smells across Oakland causing concern for students and everyday passers

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The smell of sewage has been an issue for students across campus, with many complaining of strong smells. Although brief exposure to sewage odors, such as walking by a manhole, pose “no risk to health” according to Molly Stitt-Fischer, director of environmental health and safety at Pitt, students are still unsatisfied. 
SGB during the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

SGB announces student safety, grocery store initiatives

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, SGB discussed new initiatives to increase student safety on campus and announced the finalization of the Dean of Students search. 
Garbage on Chesterfield Street.

Overcrowding, waste buildup still causing rat infestation on Chesterfield Street

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The concentrated rat infestation on Chesterfield Street in West Oakland remains a persistent issue for students living there.
A sign indicating the closure of Panther Hollow.

Panther Hollow Bridge closes as City continues efforts to maintain bridge safety

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The Panther Hollow Bridge in Oakland closed for maintenance on Oct 19. The closure, followed by inspection, is one of the many steps the City of Pittsburgh is taking to maintain the safety of bridges ever since the tragic event of Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in 2022. 
American flags decorate the lawn of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Pitt student veterans share their stories of service, studies in honor of Veteran’s Day

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024
Veteran’s Day is a national holiday dedicated to honoring all of America’s veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, and Pitt student veterans carry stories of service with them into college.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump wins second term, Republicans win big in Pennsylvania on Election Day

By Briana Bindus, Spencer Levering • November 8, 2024
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States after earning the necessary electoral votes in the early hours of Wednesday morning and after a race that was like no other in recent memory.
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