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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

5801 Video Lounge & Café on Ellsworth Ave in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Students discuss on, off-campus bar options

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer February 20, 2024
For seniors like Avery Moore, the bar options on Pitt’s campus, from Gene’s and Phats to Bootleggers and Mario’s, “all feel very undergraduate.” Once you turn 21, Moore said, “You can really explore stuff” outside the bubble of Oakland, which includes finding more diverse bars.
A woman prays during a rally Downtown in support of Ukraine on Feb. 27, 2022.

Two years in, the Pittsburgh community reflects on the war in Ukraine

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024
February 24 marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the time since, tensions have escalated, and thousands of people have experienced displacement and the impact of the war — including in Pittsburgh.
The Innovation Institute in the Gardner Steel Conference Center.

Pitt named No. 19 for patents granted to universities worldwide

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2024

The National Academy of Inventors named the University of Pittsburgh No. 19 on its Top 100 Worldwide Universities List for utility patents granted in 2023.  The NAI has released this list annually...

Protesters gather in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.

Photos: Crowd gathers near Cathedral of Learning for March for Rafah

By Bhaskar Chakrabarti and Alex Jurkuta February 17, 2024

A crowd of about 100 people gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday to support the Global March For Rafah. The event was organized in response to recent military action taken by the...

Police blotter: Feb. 8 - Feb. 14

Police blotter: Feb. 8 – Feb. 14

By News Editors February 16, 2024

Thursday, February 8  Pitt police took a report regarding a hit-and-run at Nordenberg Hall.  An individual reported their archery equipment missing at Trees Hall.  Friday, February 9  Pitt...

A member of the Senate Council at Thursday’s meeting in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses Governo Shapiro’s initiatives, SGB plans

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer February 16, 2024
Senate Council met Thursday afternoon in room 2700 of Posvar Hall and over Zoom. The Council discussed new initiatives at Pitt and the upcoming Senate plenary and heard reports from the Student Government Board.
Members of Pitt’s space initiative pose for a photo in Allegheny Observatory.

Pitt space initiative joins Keystone Space collaborative

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer February 16, 2024
Pitt’s Space Initiative, 45 researchers with interests in space, recently joined the Keystone Space Collaborative. The collaborative connects industry and academia in the Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio region. 
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Pitt named top Fulbright producing institution for U.S. students, ninth time since 2013

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Pitt a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students for the 2023-24 academic year on Feb. 13. This is the ninth time Pitt has received the award since 2013.
A heart shaped lock attached to the fencing of the Schenley Bridge.

‘Unattractive’: Students share awkward dates

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Going on first dates can be intimidating or awkward at times. Aakanksha Wunnava went on one with high hopes but later found out her date had a big secret.  “I met this guy because he came up to me...

Flower bouquets at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Students celebrate all types of love this Valentine’s Day

By Ryleigh Lord and Colm Slevin February 15, 2024
Although Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day dedicated to celebrating romantic love, more and more people on campus are changing the narrative by using the day to recognize all types of love — including a love of eating chocolate.
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