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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Employer greets interested student at last year's career fair. 
TPN File photo

Employers plan to scout students at Career Fair

By Imaz Athar / For The Pitt News September 22, 2015

This Thursday, Pitt students will fill the Pete for a different kind of workout, sporting their dress shoes instead of sneakers. The Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance will host its...

Pittsburgh locals enjoy the Chinese-American Festival on Bigelow Boulevard.  Photo courtesy of Josh Ye

Chinese – American festival debuts in Oakland

By Josh Ye / For The Pitt News September 20, 2015

With lacquered lips and vintage high heels, 10 Chinese models clad in traditional cheongsams used Bigelow Boulevard as their cat walk this weekend. The fashion show was one of the highlights of the inaugural...

Faculty member Mike Bonello mans the equipment office desk at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Filmmakers rolls on after summer deficit

By Rio Maropis / Staff Writer September 20, 2015

After a shaky summer, the cameras are now rolling better than ever at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Pittsburgh Filmmakers, a nonprofit organization that offers for-credit film and production classes to Pitt...

Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay, who announced his resignation on Friday, will work in his current post until Nov. 8. Pitt News File Photo

Chief on duty: Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay wants to change his force, and he knows just how he’s going to do it

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor September 18, 2015

To a standing room only crowd in the Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay boldly and unapologetically declared Pittsburgh’s police force is broken. Since he’s now been on the...

Chancellor, Provost present plan for Pitt’s future

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor September 17, 2015

University leadership has been cooking up a strategic plan for the next four years at Pitt, and Chancellor Patrick Gallagher says it’s time for everyone to join him in the kitchen. Gallagher used this...

Dorothy Sherman crosses the finish line at the Undy 500:  Race Against Sexual Assault  Thursday night.
Meghan Sunners |  Senior Staff Photographer

Students run against sexual assault

By Emily Brindley / Staff Writer September 17, 2015

Forget the dress and heels. When Devin Dubos got dressed to go out Thursday night, she went straight for a T-shirt and shorts — then put her bra and panties over top. Instead of joining her friends...

Students attend annual volunteer fair. Photo: Emily Klenk / Staff Photographer

Students do good, boost resumes at volunteer fair

By Annemarie Carr / Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Senior Jessica Star came to the volunteer fair for the love of community service and the added intention of bulking up her resumé. Volunteering, she said, gets her experience with other people. “There...

Oakland Forever 2014. Photo: Courtesy of OBID

Festival coming to Oakland

By Rio Maropis / For The Pitt News September 16, 2015

Promising to “push the boundaries” of a normal festival experience, the Oakland Business Improvement District will soon give all Oakland residents a chance to walk the red carpet and check out new...

Oakwatch. Image: Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Oakwatch talks Over-crowding

When Hanson Kappelman attended college in Ohio, he fought for student independence. More than 30 years later, Kappelman, now living in Oakland, thinks residents need to follow the rules. At Wednesday’s...

Last year's homecoming king and queen. Photo: Courtesy of Zheru Liu

Lights, camera, homecoming: Pitt’s Blue and Gold Society announced applications for homecoming court

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Assistant News Editor September 16, 2015

Pitt’s homecoming candidates now have the chance to go viral. One of Pitt’s annual Homecoming traditions, Pitt’s Blue and Gold Society has opened up the running for Homecoming King and Queen candidates,...

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