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

Mayor Bill Peduto talked to Student Government Boards from numerous Pittsburgh colleges. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Peduto discusses hot topics with students

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 24, 2017

Mayor Bill Peduto spoke to representatives from the Pittsburgh Student Government Council about the issues that impact them Thursday night, addressing immigration, harassment and a changing Pittsburgh. The...

The teams Endurotracker, Travel Roots and Airborne Laser all tied for second place at the Randall Family Big Idea Competition Awards Showcase on Thursday afternoon. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

Big Ideas competition awards 2017 winners

By Janine Faust / Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Looking for a monitor to measure your anaerobic threshold while you exercise? Need UV- resistant ink for your new tattoo? How about a phone case that reminds you when to take your meds and then dispenses...

David Kalson, chair of the Emerging Business Group at Cohen & Grigsby, moderates the panel discussion. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

PGH companies present at robotics event

By Maggie Medoff / Staff Writer March 24, 2017

At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association Thursday night, tables lined the room’s perimeter with computer screens flashing color displays, peregrine lander and rover models and panels of sound, light and...

Chancellor Gallagher discusses the effects of the Trump administrations budget cuts on university research programs. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Pitt’s Senate Council analyzes effects of federal budget cuts

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 23, 2017

Pitt’s University Senate Council discussed benefits for adjunct professors and threats to government research funding at its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher opened...

Pitts new full-time psychiatrist will begin at the Wellness Center in early April. | TPN File Photo

Pitt hires full-time psychiatrist

After months of long waits and few available psychiatrists, Pitt announced more on-call counselors to schedule same-day appointments and a new full-time psychiatrist Wednesday. Pelin Duzenli, who will...

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald calls on an Oakland resident to ask a question about the proposed bus rapid transit system. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Locals respond to bus rapid transit, land trust

By Rose Luder / Staff Writer March 23, 2017

After introducing new routes for the Bus Rapid Transit, the Pittsburgh Port Authority approached locals at the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation town hall meeting for their opinion. About...

Leslie Jones performed a stand-up routine at the William Pitt Union Tuesday night. Kyleen Considine | Staff Photographer

Leslie Jones brings the laughs

By Zoe Pawliczek / Staff Writer March 22, 2017

Leaning back on her stool with her legs spread, pretending to take a nude photo of herself, comedian Leslie Jones couldn’t stop cracking herself up. “Make sure that you have the right lighting...

Protesters threw rocks and broke Allegheny County Jail  windows. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Police arrest 11 protesters at Allegheny County Jail

After three days of protests in solidarity with inmates striking at the Allegheny County Jail, only a dozen supporters remained outside its fortified walls Tuesday night. The tired group trudged into...

The School of Education announced the addition of the Healthy Living Institute Monday. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt forms new institute focused on healthy living

By John Hamilton / Contributing Editor March 22, 2017

Pitt announced Monday that, in an effort to expand health-related research at the University, it will add a new Healthy Lifestyle Institute to the School of Education. The Healthy Lifestyle Institute...

Mayor Peduto speaks at a Hillary Clinton rally in October. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Peduto declares day of solidarity with immigrant residents

By Ash Sivaganesh / News Editor March 22, 2017

Joining in national trends, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto declared Tuesday the Cities’ Immigration Day of Action — a declaration of solidarity with immigrant families around the city and nation. The...

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