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

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher might potentially have to face a budget cut for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Kate Koenig | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt planning for budget cuts for 2017-18 fiscal year

By Amanda Reed / Assistant News Editor January 6, 2017

Even with a $3.6 billion endowment, possible budget changes from Harrisburg could mean Pitt will have to find other funding sources in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The University uses funds from the state...

Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the two-story building where Chipotle is currently located. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Board of Trustees invest in campus buildings

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / News Editor January 6, 2017

Pitt’s Board of Trustees plans to close the deal on a $7 million two-story building in Oakland in the coming weeks but isn’t yet sure what the space will be used for. The property and facilities...

The 24th burglary of the semester took place on Semple St. over break. Jordan Mondell | Layout Editor

Semple Street home burglarized over winter break

While Pitt’s campus shut down for the holidays, a home on Semple Street was burglarized, marking the 24th burglary of this academic year. The resident of the home, a Pitt student, returned to his...

Volunteers for Book ‘Em  receive and fulfill book requests from inmates in Pennsylvania state and federal prisons. Rebecca Peters | Staff Writer

Reading to pass time: Book ‘Em turns a new page for inmates

By Rebecca Peters / Staff Writer January 4, 2017

On Cherokee Street in the Upper Hill District of Pittsburgh, drugs passed daily between neighbors and visitors. And on Aug. 5, 2008, Frank Johnson got caught in the cycle. By sunset that day, at 34...

So far, Trump has only chosen 18 of 21 Cabinet positions. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Trump’s Cabinet close-up

By Janine Faust / Staff Writer January 4, 2017

The 45th president of the United States of America will officially have the opportunity to “Make America Great Again,” beginning Jan. 20. Among those expected to appear at the inauguration ceremony...

This is what happened in sports and news over Pitts winter break. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

ICYMI: Winter Break

By The Pitt News Staff January 4, 2017

Here are some of the changes, appointments and news that happened locally and nationally while Pitt students, faculty and staff enjoyed their winter break. Dec. 14 — Pitt offensive coordinator Matt...

Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Harvey Barrison | Flickr

Pennsylvania laws and legislations: what’s new in 2017

Here are some of the latest Pennsylvania laws and legislations to know about for the upcoming year. REAL ID Act Changes Effective Jan. 30, 2017, Pennsylvania ID holders cannot use their ID to enter...

Edward Stricker, the dean of the University Honors College, will step down before the fall semester of 2017. TPN File Photo

University Honors College announces internal search for next dean

By Ashwini Sivaganesh | News Editor December 27, 2016

The University Honors College officially created a search committee last week, five months after Dean Edward Stricker announced that he would be stepping down before the fall of 2017. Senior Director...

Hungry for more: Competition heats up among Oakland’s Asian restaurants

By Josh Ye, Staff Writer December 25, 2016
Where the last few decals of the old Pittsburgh Pretzel Sandwich Shop on Forbes Avenue used to stick, a poster of an energetic Chinese chef, smiling as he hand-pulls noodles, now brightens the dark window.
One of Harpreet Bassis insomnia-fueled drawings | Jordan Mondell | Assistant Visual Editor

Up all night: all about insomnia

By James Evan Bowen-Gaddy / Staff Writer December 12, 2016

Kelly Shaw is lying in bed, staring at the ceiling and wondering why she’s so tired, but she can’t sleep. At this point she’s just a third-grader, so she asks her father what to do. He tells her...

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