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
McDonald’s on Forbes Avenue.

McDonald’s construction on Forbes halted due to safety permit violation

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
McDonald's on Forbes Avenue closed for renovations, but construction was forced to stop because the Department of Permit, License and Inspection found that the restaurant hadn’t filed the proper paperwork for its sprinkler system.
An attendee lights candles at the Tree of Life memorial service at the Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 27th.

Community remembers synagogue massacre victims amid rising antisemitism

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 27, 2024
Six years ago on Oct. 27, 11 worshippers from three congregations — Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life — were killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in what’s believed to be the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Community members gathered at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill for a commemoration organized by 10.27 Healing Partnership. 
First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on Saturday Oct. 26, 2024.

Jill Biden rallies educators, Harris supporters to vote for Democrats

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 27, 2024
Jill Biden spoke to Harris supporters at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers on Saturday afternoon. The First Lady drew on her experiences as an educator and encouraged voters to support Kamala Harris and Democrats this November.
Students dine at the Eatery.

Eatery town hall addresses food safety concerns after ongoing complaints 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
Students and community members gathered in The Eatery on Wednesday evening for a “town hall” hosted by Student Government Board to address recent concerns about undercooked food, pest sightings and overall food quality issues.
Police blotter: Oct. 17 - Oct. 22

Police blotter: Oct. 17 – Oct. 22

By News Editors • October 25, 2024
Pitt police reported public drunkenness at Sennott Square, an attempted theft of headphones at the Book Center and more in this week’s crime log.
Summer Lee speaks to attendees in David Lawrence Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Rep. Summer Lee speaks to College Democrats at Pitt, addresses concerns of young voters

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa) spoke to College Democrats at Pitt Wednesday night. Several students participating in a question and answer with Lee expressed their frustration with the current government and the upcoming election.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks to members of the Pitt College Democrats at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

‘The voice for young people’: U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost rallies for Harris-Walz campaign

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost visited Downtown Pittsburgh for a press conference at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee office building, ending his Pittsburgh tour on Pitt’s campus with a tabling event hosted by College Democrats at Pitt. 
Harris-Walz ads on the back cover of The Pitt News.

Harris campaign expands youth outreach to college newspapers 

By Amanda Yu and Emma Hannan • October 23, 2024
For readers of the print edition of The Pitt News, there’s a good chance that a Harris ad is blanketing the back page. From the Kamala HQ Tiktok to the DNC inviting social media influencers, the Harris campaign has been reaching out to young voters in a multitude of ways.
A member of the Club Climbing Team reaches for a hold.

Climbing to the top: Club Climbing Team at Pitt ranked No. 3 in the nation

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
The Club Climbing Team at Pitt is ranked No. 3 among collegiate climbing teams nationwide, behind the University of Colorado and the University of Utah. The competitive team is preparing to qualify for the qualification events at the end of this month. 
A student speaks to Student Government Board on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

SGB discusses upcoming Eatery town hall

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board discussed the upcoming town hall to address food safety issues and announced the addition of two new assembly members.
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