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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Bernie Sanders speaks in support of Katie McGinty.  John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Bern’d Out: Bernie Sanders supporters pushing for revolution without revolutional candidate

By Casey Schmauder / Staff Writer September 20, 2016

While campaign stickers and t-shirts for now-defeated Democratic primary candidate Bernie Sanders still occasionally crop up around campus, “Feeling the Bern” chalk drawings and posters, marches in...

DuPont headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. TNS

Pitt researchers design smart materials

By Erin Hare / Staff Writer September 19, 2016

Computers commonly sit in our pockets or on our wrists, but the next generation’s “smart” materials could weave technology into the very fabric of our clothing. Pitt researchers have linked principles...

Lulu’s Noodles cited with multiple health code violations

By Alexa Bakalarski / Assistant News Editor September 19, 2016

The Allegheny County Health Department cited Lulu’s Noodles on South Craig Street with multiple health code violations last week. The Health Department posted a consumer alert Sept. 15, for presence...

Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd entertained students with pineapples and colorful outerwear over the weekend. Meghan Sunners / Senior Staff Photographer.

Former athlete, Navy SEAL candidate Walylko opens Fall Fest

By David Robinson / For the Pitt News September 19, 2016

After a shortened career in baseball and a stint training as a Navy SEAL, Pitt senior Johnny Walylko picked up a guitar and an opening gig at this year’s Fall Fest. Pitt welcomed about 6,500 students...

Interactive Crime Map Sept. 9 – 16

By The Pitt News Staff September 19, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity from Sept. 9 to 16 Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 4:35 p.m. Litchfield Towers Lobby. Police responded to a student's report of stolen clothing. An investigation is pending. 6:35...

Sunday's Panther Speak Out Day started conversations about campus sexual assault. Edward Major / Staff Photographer.

Speak Out event addresses sexual assault

By Wesley Hood / For the Pitt News September 19, 2016

Youth leadership mentor Tabitha May-Tolub told Pitt students Sunday morning that through personal growth and conversation, they could begin to change the atmosphere on campus. May-Tolub, co-founder...

SGB Food Committee announces themes, BYO[MUG] at first meeting

By Emily Baranik / For the Pitt News September 19, 2016

Sodexo employees and Pitt students discussed recent dining changes and updates over a Pittsburgh-inspired meal at the first food committee meeting of the semester.    The Student Government Board...

Cadets attended sexual assault and suicide prevention workshops on Saturday. Courtesy of Three Rivers Battalion's Facebook page.

Army ROTC starts training for sexual assault awareness, suicide prevention

By Rachel Glasser / For the Pitt News September 19, 2016

Cadets in the Army ROTC Three Rivers Battalion spent their Saturday addressing the prevalence of sexual assault and suicide in the military. At the first leadership lab of the year — a weekly workshop...

Senatorial candidate Katie McGinty campaigns  with Bernie Sanders at Carnegie Mellon University. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Bernie Sanders makes appearance at CMU, campaigns for Katie McGinty

By Amina Doghri / For the Pitt News September 16, 2016

Add Sen. Bernie Sanders to the list of high-profile Democrats lining up behind Katie McGinty. The former presidential candidate stumped for McGinty, the Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidate, at...

Terry Tan / Senior Staff Illustrator.

Extra, Extra: Finding work on the fringes of film

By Amanda Reed / Contributing Editor September 15, 2016

When Lena Gallagher walks on set, she can’t just go where she pleases. She has to walk at a specific pace in a specific path multiple times in a row until the director says “cut.” But when  David...

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