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
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court as of 2023.

A college voter’s guide to the 2025 judicial election

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • October 20, 2025
On Nov. 4, in between the 2024 presidential and 2026 midterm election seasons, voters can head to the polls for the Pennsylvania judicial election.
Protestors hold signs at the No Kings protest in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday.

‘Power belongs to the people’: Pittsburgh takes part in national ‘No Kings’ protests

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • October 20, 2025
Thousands of people rallied in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon, calling for “No Kings” in America.
Police blotter: Oct. 9 - Oct. 15

Police blotter: Oct. 9 – Oct. 15

By News Editors • October 17, 2025
Pitt police reported a fire in Clapp Hall, attempted theft of a vehicle and more in this week’s crime log.
PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) logo.

‘Sexual violence is not a partisan issue’: Rape crisis centers struggle as the Pennsylvania budget impasse persists

By Courtney Nealon, Staff Writers • October 17, 2025
Rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania have been operating without access to any state funding since July 1. Many centers rely on this funding and have had to cut back on services and personnel to continue operating.
City Smoke Shop on Forbes Avenue.

Pittsburgh City Council introduces legislation regulating vape shops

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025
City council members, including Bobby Wilson of District 1, recently introduced new legislation regulating the location, operating hours and security of vape products across stores in Pittsburgh. The bill is intended to reduce the marketing and visibility of vape products in areas frequented by children and adolescents.
The exterior of Posvar Hall.

Pitt faculty member challenges the efficacy of University Senate

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2025
A Pitt faculty member is challenging the effectiveness of shared governance at Pitt, arguing the faculty senate has no real decision-making authority.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Judged and uncomfortable’: Students ignited by decline in free speech ranking

By Delaney Pipon and Rafael Padilla • October 17, 2025
After the Foundation for Individual Rights and Free Speech released its 2026 national free speech ranking of college campuses, Pitt students and organizations are grappling with the University’s failing grade.
The Barco Law building on Forbes Ave.

‘Chaos, confusion and instability:’ Pitt’s School of Law hosts panel on Trump’s executive orders

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • October 15, 2025
Legal and public health experts said Trump's executive orders pose a threat to freedom of speech, access to health care and rights of immigrants during a panel at Barco Law Building Tuesday evening. 
A vial containing the MMR vaccine is loaded into a syringe at the Medical Arts Pediatric Med Group in Los Angeles.

Pitt professionals reaffirm importance of vaccines despite political distrust

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Amidst a landscape of political distrust and misinformation, medical professionals at Pitt are navigating challenges in vaccine administration.
SGB Board Members at the Student Government Board meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

SGB announces menstrual equity proposal, addresses shuttle unreliability 

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Student Government Board announced plans for a menstrual equity initiative and discussed Pitt shuttle unreliability during its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.
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