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
Pitt students dine in The Eatery.

Pitt Eats union contract approved, understaffing and cleanliness concerns persist

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer • October 29, 2025
Pitt Eats workers settled on a union contract on Oct. 10 that increased pay but left some issues unresolved and unaddressed.
Oakland DIY skate park, located on Boundary St.

Student-led Oakland DIY fosters community through skating

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • October 29, 2025
Five years ago, an empty lot became a communal space for Pittsburgh residents to skate, build and connect — now, it draws hundreds of attendees. 
Attendees on a tour of the upstairs bedroom of the Early American Room.

‘Answering the unanswerable:’ Ghost stories that feature Pitt’s history

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025
Both the City of Pittsburgh and Pitt’s campus have long and rich histories that include ghost stories. There are rumors of supernatural activity at Pitt-affiliated buildings, including the William Pitt Union, the Cathedral of Learning and residence halls. 
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks in downtown Pittsburgh in April, 2024.

Controversial inclusionary zoning policy proposal draws criticism from urban planning faculty

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
Debate about controversial Inclusionary Zoning policy continues among Pittsburgh’s City Council and urban planning experts following recently passed amendment.
Tree of Life Synagogue on Wilkins Avenue in Pittsburgh.

‘Love is stronger than hate’: Community members commemorate the 2018 Tree of Life antisemitic attack

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
On Monday evening, the Pittsburgh Jewish community commemorated the deadly attack that occurred during morning services seven years ago at the Tree of Life Synagogue.
The exterior of Amos Hall Starbucks on Fifth Ave.

‘Red cup rebellion’: Starbucks partners ‘practice picket’ for fair contracts on Forbes and Atwood 

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer  • October 27, 2025
On Sunday, Oct. 26, Starbucks Workers United gathered outside of the Forbes Ave. and Atwood St. Starbucks to protest for fair contracts and to speak out against unfair labor practices.
The OMET teaching surveys logo.

New Pitt policy targets inappropriate comments in OMET teaching surveys 

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • October 27, 2025
Pitt is introducing a new OMET survey review process that targets biased comments in student’s professor evaluations. 
A guide to recognizing the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder 

A guide to recognizing the signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder 

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer  • October 24, 2025
With the winter months approaching, students may notice an increase in depressive mood symptoms as temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten. Experts say students should recognize and treat signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder to ensure a healthy wellbeing.
Students exercise near a ramp between the Fitness Floors of the Recreation and Wellness Center on O’Hara Street

Students and staff advocate for improved physical and academic accessibility at Pitt

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • October 24, 2025
Within Oakland’s hilly terrain and continuous construction, students and faculty feel a necessity for improving accessibility on campus.
Police blotter: Oct. 16 - Oct. 22

Police blotter: Oct. 16 – Oct. 22

By News Editors • October 24, 2025
Pitt police reported a dryer fire, access device fraud and more in this week’s crime log.
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