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

Desiigner waited until the end of his set to perform his most popular single, Panda. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Fall Fest fires up Bigelow

By Joanna Li and Sarah Connor September 25, 2017

Large, green and decorated with white trim and orange circular designs, a Chinese dragon sat in the middle of the William Pitt Union on Saturday. One student held up the dragon’s head while another...

Bob Johnsons legacy was celebrated with the release of the Bob Johnson Papers. (Photo courtesy of William Daw)

Pitt celebrates late professor’s life and work

By Lauren Forsythe | For The Pitt News September 25, 2017

Students studying on the ground floor of Hillman Library Saturday afternoon may have been a bit surprised to hear African drumming, poetry readings and the sounds of stamping feet and clapping hands coming...

Claire Ozoleks therapy dog, Lexi, provides her with psychiatric and mobile assistance. (Photo by Roger Tu | Staff Photographer)

Service dogs help students succeed

By Nina Kneuer | For The Pitt News September 25, 2017

Claire Ozolek’s best friend, Lexi, has big eyes and a hard-working disposition. She also has a tail and four legs and works as Ozolek’s service dog. “I mean it sounds cliche, but she is really...

Robert Benjamin, a Pitt Biology graduate, still rides his longboard around Oakland. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Students skate through school streets

By Ellie Yoon / For The Pitt News September 22, 2017

Some Pitt students trek to their classes on foot. Many more bike or pray the bus comes on time. But a handful can sometimes be seen rolling down Forbes or Fifth avenues with a textbook-filled backpack...

7-Eleven on Forbes Avenue will close to make room for a new Pitt-owned grocery store. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt-owned grocery store to replace 7-Eleven

By Rachel Glasser | News Editor September 21, 2017

A Pitt-owned grocery store will move into the 7-Eleven space on Forbes Avenue, University spokesperson Joe Miksch said Thursday. After confirmation from Miksch, The Pitt News reported Wednesday that...

Several students hold signs in protest of the debate between the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation on Wednesday night. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Cato vs. Heritage: Policy analyst and legal fellow debate Trump’s immigration policy

Protesters held signs, made disruptive noises and yelled the names of people who lost their lives crossing the U.S.-Mexico border at the Cato vs. Heritage debate Wednesday evening. After some protesters...

Senate council commences academic year

Senate council commences academic year

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer September 21, 2017

The University Senate Council kicked off its first meeting of the academic year in room 2700 of Posvar Hall by condemning the hatred that occurred in front of Litchfield Towers this past week. “[A...

(Photo by Christian Snyder | Assistant Opinion Editor)

Individuals rally to improve accessibility

By Caroline Bourque | Assistant News Editor September 21, 2017

Disability advocates crowded the sidewalk on the corner of Bigelow Boulevard and Forbes Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 20, to spread information on three key issues they want to reform. These three initiatives...

The 7-Eleven on Forbes Avenue will close on Sept. 29. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

7-Eleven to close with Oakland Bakery moving into Forbes location

By Rachel Glasser / News Editor September 20, 2017

Editor's Note: We published this story after Pitt spokesperson Joe Miksch confirmed Wednesday that the Oakland Bakery would move into the 7-Eleven location. In an email Thursday, Miksch instead said a...

(Photo by Roger Tu | Staff Photographer)

SGB Commends Student Counter-protesters

By Madeline Gavatorta | For The Pitt News September 20, 2017

Taking the platform in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night, Student Government Board President Max Kneis started with a statement about Monday’s protest outside of Litchfield Towers. “Intolerance and...

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