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

Maggie Kennedy, a junior who is double-majoring in Political Science and Communications, is Pitts representative for the Its On Us campaign. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Local leaders address sexual assault

By Luke Stambaugh / Staff Writer September 12, 2017

When Alexandra Hope Erickson took her own life during her senior year of high school, her friend Maggie Kennedy couldn’t comprehend it. “I felt like I couldn't breathe. Numb and empty, I shook and...

Tractor Day is an annual event for high schoolers in Bernsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Jonas)

Near and far: Pitt students’ diverse origins

By Anandhini Narayanan | Staff Writer September 12, 2017

At Audrey Jonas’ high school, students celebrate “Tractor Day” — a day in which students drive their farm tractors to school and spend time marveling at the assortment of tractors in the parking...

Pitt and Penn State fans cheer on their teams in the fourth quarter. (Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Rival fans flock to Happy Valley for Pitt vs. PSU

By Grant Burgman | Staff Writer September 11, 2017

Stephen Fastuca gallivanted around the tailgate grounds surrounding Beaver Stadium dressed head-to-toe in Penn State attire. He wore blue and white suede dress shoes and Penn State-colored pants, topping...

Sarah Fling, a junior, delivers an animated portrayal of Miss Hannigan in the Musical Theatre Clubs production of Annie. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

All in a day’s work: Students prepare ‘Annie’ in 24 hours

Maddie Dillen ventured into the theater on Friday night with a mixed look of confusion and excitement as she searched for a few familiar faces. Having attended only one meeting so far for the Musical...

Pitt News File Photo

Suspects invade, rob Oakland home

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor September 10, 2017

Pitt police issued a crime alert after three men robbed a home on Dawson Street early Saturday morning. The suspects — a white male, African-American male and Hispanic male — entered the house on...

Outside the stadium, Panther and Nittany Lion fans tailgated together before the 2016 Pitt vs PSU game. (TPN file photo)

Party in the parking lot: students talk tailgating

For Keith Miller, the best part of tailgating is giving out food to strangers and listening to “dad music.” “I’ve got a huge grill that barely fits in my SUV that I bring to games, and I always...

Pitts Student Government Board displayed 4,200 signed Its On Us pledges in 2016. (TPN File Photo)

Lawmakers add legislation to “It’s On Us PA” campaign to combat sexual assault

By John Hamilton / Managing Editor September 7, 2017

Gov. Tom Wolf expanded the “It’s on Us PA” campaign Wednesday, announcing legislation aimed at ending sexual assault in schools across Pennsylvania. Joined by college students in the Capitol Building...

Professor Libertz talks with Kristyna Finikiotis in class Wednesday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Public and professional writing program major-ly expands

By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor September 7, 2017

Jonathan Frye knew he wanted to write when he came to Pitt, but he also wanted to leave with skills to find a job. “I always wanted to be an English major, but the ones at Pitt seemed to be more...

Pitt students watch Xfinity television in William Pitt Union. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Students receive access to stream portable cable television

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor September 7, 2017

Campus Television is now portable and pocket-sized at Pitt. Comcast Corp. partnered with the University to bring on-campus residents Xfinity on Campus, a service that allows students to watch and record...

Mesa is now open in Schenely Plaza, replacing Conflict Kitchen. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Southwestern restaurant spices up Schenley Plaza

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor September 6, 2017

The style of food at Robert Sayre’s new restaurant has confused some passersby. “We’ve had to convince Pittsburgh that it’s a New Mexican restaurant, not a ‘new’ Mexican restaurant. So that’s...

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