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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt's School of Medicine has successfully tested a Zika vaccine on mice. TNS

Pitt comes closer to Zika vaccine

By Lauren Rosenblatt / News Editor October 4, 2016

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have had success testing an experimental Zika vaccine for mothers on female mice and their pups.   In a study posted on the online version...

“Trump does not represent American or conservative values and he does not have my vote," said Rosemary Geraghty, a junior political science and communications major. Courtesy of Rosemary Geraghty

Republicans at Pitt divided about Trump

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer October 4, 2016

Though he’s received endorsement from party officials, Donald Trump’s presidential bid has divided traditional conservatives. The businessman turned candidate has also invited in a broader demographic...

Pitt’s School of Medicine will soon begin research partnerships to study medical marijuana. TNS

Pitt plans to begin research on the effects of medical marijuana

Following Pennsylvania’s legalization of medical marijuana last April, Pitt is now looking to take the lead on researching the drug’s treatment efficacy. Pitt’s School of Medicine sent a letter...

Researchers from WPIC and New Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital published a paper on the link between yoga training and attention in schizophrenic patients. 
Courtesy of Triptish Bhatia

Pitt study finds benefits of yoga for people with schizophrenia

By Erin Hare / Staff Writer October 4, 2016

Medication has helped Mike Baldrige manage his schizophrenia, but yoga has brought him peace of mind. Schizophrenia — a mental illness characterized by disorganized thoughts and movements — is typically...

Brothers from the Carnegie Mellon chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon carried jugs of orange juice, a fold-out table and chairs with them for the first part of the race. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Donut Dash raises money for ALS research

By Preena Patel / For The Pitt News October 2, 2016

Neil Alexander, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011, died six weeks after he and his wife announced the opening of the Live Like Lou Center for ALS Research at Pitt’s Brain Institute. Since then,...

Amy Johnson, an electrical engineering student, led Student Connect as the team leader at Startup Blitz. Courtesy of Karen Woolstrum.

Students pitch project ideas at Startup Blitz

By David Robinson / Staff Writer October 2, 2016

To decrease the prevalence of violent crime on campus, including sexual assaults, one Pitt student has come up with a simple solution: a tech-savvy wristband. Pitt senior Amy Johnson proposed her project,...

Students gathered in Hillman Library Friday night to for a group reading of new play. Courtesy of Kaitlin Mausser.

Potterheads marathon “Cursed Child”

By Nikita Karulkar / Staff Writer October 2, 2016

Adorned in black capes and Gryffindor scarves, self-described “Potterheads” gathered around Pitt student Alice Cheng as she channeled Albus Potter in a resonant voice Friday afternoon.   “How...

Interactive Crime Map Sept. 23-Sept. 30

By The Pitt News Staff October 2, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity for Sept. 23-29: Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 6:36 p.m. Litchfield Tower A. Police arrested a male student on charges of posession of a small amount of marijuana,...

Blaise Beebe, Andrew Zentgraf and Jordan Drischler, of Pitt College Republicans, took the round table to debate with Pitt College Democrats on Thursday Evening in Posvar Hall. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt College Republicans and Democrats debate specifics, not rhetoric

By Tristan Dietrick / For The Pitt News September 30, 2016

Days after Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump walked off the debate stage in New York, students gathered at Pitt to discuss this election’s most contentious issues. More...

3D printed food can be designed to form intricate designs, such as an astronaut pancake. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

3D Printing food possible but costly

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer September 30, 2016

Instead of popping a cake in the oven, people may soon be able to pour cake batter in a 3D printer and watch the machine create the cake for them. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing,...

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