First annual Pittsburgh pro-life march comes to Schenley Plaza

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2026

Pro-life supporters protested against abortions on Saturday by holding a rally and march against abortions.

Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis debates students on campus

By Madeline Ward, Naomi Weiss, and Amanda Buchman • April 17, 2026

Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis tabled on Bigelow Lawn Tuesday, heatedly debating students on abortion rights and drawing criticism over her activism tactics.

Religious college organizers explain recent Gen Z religion trends

By Luke Clister, Staff Writer  • April 10, 2026

Across the U.S., college students are showing an increased interest and broadcasting for religious practices and events on campuses.

Pitt boosts sexual violence prevention efforts with over $43,000 state grant

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • April 7, 2026

Pitt received a $43,725 state “It’s On Us” grant to expand sexual assault prevention efforts by scaling existing programs and launching new student-focused initiatives.

History professors say Cesar Chavez’s labor movements should continue to be taught and sexual assault allegations should be brought to light

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

Following a recent New York Times investigation that found evidence of sexual assaults committed by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, universities and cities are rethinking how to remember him.Following a recent New York Times investigation that found evidence of sexual assaults committed by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, universities and cities are rethinking how to remember him.

Pittsburgh City Paper relaunch signals hope for local journalism amid uncertainty

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

On March 19, Pittsburgh City Paper announced it had been acquired by LocalMatters, a newly formed nonprofit, and would return to publication less than three months after its abrupt shutdown in December.

Perpetrators of September 2024 attack facing federal hate crime and obstruction of justice charges

By Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2026

The six perpetrators of an attack on a Jewish resident of Oakland in September 2024 have been federally charged with hate crimes, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice. 

Pitt decrease in international student enrollment contrasts national average

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

While the percent of student visas issued nationally dropped substantially last summer, Pitt's international student enrollment numbers fell by a few percentage points.

‘This country belongs to all of us’: Pittsburgh participates in national ‘No Kings’ rallies

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer  • March 30, 2026

Nearly 20,000 protestors gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday in solidarity with the national “No Kings” movement.

‘You’re the talent we want to keep in Pittsburgh’: Mayor Corey O’Connor encourages students to engage with local government 

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer  • March 25, 2026

Mayor Corey O’Connor visited Pitt on Tuesday evening to meet students and encourage their engagement in the broader Pittsburgh community.