The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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
The University Pharmacy, located under Nordenberg Hall.

Flu rates spike in Allegheny County as doctors analyze causes

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Allegheny County has seen 12,325 reported flu cases since Sept. 29, a large increase compared to the longer time range of 13,975 cases from October 2023 to May of 2024. Professionals at Pitt discuss the causations for such rapid rates.
The Cathedral of Learning.

National Society of Black Engineers fosters growth among Black engineering students

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
The Pitt chapter of NSBE plans weekly events throughout the year and will attend a national convention in early March.
Tamanna Khan poses for a portrait.

Muslim theater student felt ‘forced’ out of play over script concerns

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • February 21, 2025
A disagreement between a hijabi student actress and a Pitt playwright have made some in the University’s tight-knit Muslim and theater communities question the theater department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Potential NIH funding cut impacts cause fear among Pitt researchers and administration

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
The NIH announced a funding cut, which caps indirect costs to 15% of funding in grants. With the potential decrease in funding, Pitt researchers and the Pitt community are worried about how careers, economy and research will be impacted.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, has an office in Atlanta.

Pitt has yet to release statement about stance on ICE cooperation

By Neel Kamal and Naomi Weiss • February 21, 2025
Pitt has remained silent on how the administration will respond to potential ICE presence on campus nearly one month into Trump’s second term.
Police blotter: Feb. 13 - Feb. 19

Police blotter: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19

By News Editors • February 21, 2025
Pitt police reported a theft by deception at the Chevron Science Center, a retail theft at Maggie and Stella’s and more in this week’s crime log.
SGB Board at its meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Meet the candidates for Student Government Board elections

By Marissa Kelley and Sydney Krasniewski • February 19, 2025
SGB hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place. Nine board candidates across three slates and four candidates for president and vice president introduced themselves and shared their initiatives.
SGB Board at its meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Student Government Board addresses SJP referendum, allocations concerns and  introduces new single-use plastics resolution 

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Student Government Board introduced a new sustainability resolution and discussed plans to continue student renter advocacy. Board members also resumed their conservation on depleting allocations funds and addressed concerns from Students for Justice in Palestine.
A student looks at an Instagram post from @Mattxiv.

‘Things are pretty grim out there’: Media censorship under the Trump administration

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
After a polarizing 2024 presidential election, some social media users may be feeling media burnout. But this onslaught of change isn’t slowing down anytime soon, according to Dr. Paul Johnson — especially with predictions of media censorship on the rise. 
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro smiles on stage at the Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Gov. Shapiro proposes flat funding for Pitt and additional money through new funding council

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget includes flat funding for Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities, with an additional $60 million to be distributed among Pitt, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln through the Performance-Based Funding Council established last July.
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