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
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

SGB proposes potential student activity fee increase

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Student Government Board discussed a potential increase to the student activity fee and announced an Eatery town hall at its meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s place. 
Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Members of the Jewish community across the greater Pittsburgh area gathered for a candlelight vigil held at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill to honor the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel one year ago.
Windows of the storefront where the Super Clips on Forbes Avenue used to be.

Increases in rent, traffic contribute to recent spike in Oakland restaurant turnover

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2024
Increases in rent and one-way traffic make Pitt’s neighborhood a prime environment for chain businesses.
Doug Emhoff addresses a crowd in Schenley Plaza on Friday evening.

Doug Emhoff, Pennsylvania Democrats speak at ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert in Schenley Plaza

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2024
Schenley Plaza was packed with about 400 Harris supporters Friday evening as Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the ‘get out the vote’ concert.
Water bottles are distributed among Fall Fest-goers at the 2024 Pitt Program Council Fall Fest on Sunday.

Multiple concertgoers experience ‘heat fatigue’ at Fall Fest

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • October 6, 2024
At least three people experienced “heat fatigue” from the hot weather at Fall Fest on Sunday afternoon.
The School of Pharmacy in Salk Hall.

‘They don’t have responses’: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the Pitt School of Pharmacy is making some “necessary restructuring” and reducing its staff from 76 employees to 44, cutting 40% of the program’s current staff. These decisions went into effect on Oct. 4.
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition.

One-year commemoration of Hamas attacks prompts reflection from student organizations

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Following the first attack on Israel by militant group Hamas on Oct. 7 of last year, members of the campus community, as well as those from other local universities, have responded with protests and encampments on Pitt’s campus that have been met with mixed reactions from the community.
A ba'al tekiah blows the Shofar at the William Pitt Union on Thursday.

Jewish students celebrate Rosh Hashanah amidst feelings of cautious optimism

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
Chabad at Pitt hosted their annual “Shofar in the Park” event on Thursday afternoon for Rosh Hashanah. Jewish students and families attended a brief service and enjoyed brisket sandwiches together on the WPU lawn. 
The Pitt School of Medicine.

‘Improving our society’: Pitt researchers receive $5 million grant for research on systemic racism

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
The National Institute of Health awarded Pitt’s schools of medicine and social work a $5 million grant to test the effectiveness of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute in combating systemic racism at 30 different institutions nationwide.
Protesters gather around an intersection on CMU’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Students, community members march for Lebanon and Palestine

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
About 250 students, alumni and community members marched in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Thursday evening in a demonstration organized by several pro-Palestinian activist organizations.
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