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 Marley Pinsky at the Student Government Board meeting in Nordy's Place on Nov. 11, 2025.

SGB reaffirms active role in student advocacy amid concerns from SJP

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025
Student Government Board addressed concerns about discrimination against Muslim and Palestinian students and student worker wages at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.
County Controller Corey O’Connor answers questions from moderator Ann Belser at the Mayoral Forum at Chatham University on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor, Pitt community talk hopes and expectations for new city administration

By Amber Medved, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025
On Nov. 4, Pittsburgh residents elected Democratic candidate Corey O’Connor to become the city’s 62nd mayor. Students and community members want the new administration to address concerns about affordable housing, the city budget and public safety.
Congresswoman Summer Lee speaks at the Student Town Hall meeting at the University Club on Nov. 10, 2025.

Rep. Summer Lee visits Pitt for student-led town hall

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • November 11, 2025
On Monday, Nov. 10, Pennsylvania Democratic Representative Summer Lee answered students’ questions about current government affairs, including the national shutdown and clean energy in Pittsburgh. 
"The Pitt News" crossed out on the Halloween Edition released on Oct. 29, 2025.

‘People just aren’t willing to talk’: The ‘chilling effect’ impacts student journalism 

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2025
Student journalists report a growing “chilling effect” on their campuses, as administrative pressure and fear of repercussions make sources less willing to speak on the record.
A Starbucks cup sits on a table at the Starbucks on Atwood Street.

Coffee bean tariffs affect prices at local coffee shops

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • November 7, 2025
From newly imposed tariffs to rising concerns of climate change, coffee shop owners and students are seeing price increases for a single cup of coffee. 
CMU professor Jay Aronson speaks at Pitt’s “Free Speech and Universities” panel on Nov. 3, 2025.

Pitt’s Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice holds free speech panel

By Maggie Mull, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
On Nov. 3, Pitt’s School of Law’s Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice held a panel discussing free speech in universities.
An individual hands a voter a flier in front of a polling station on Nov. 4, 2025.

Democrats win big on Election Day in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh

By Sofia De Bitetto and Courtney Nealon • November 5, 2025
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, residents across Pennsylvania cast their votes in various state and local races, including Pennsylvania’s judicial election and Pittsburgh’s mayoral race.
Nonpartisan student organizations invite civil dialogue

Nonpartisan student organizations invite civil dialogue

By Delaney Pipon, Senior Staff Writer • November 4, 2025
Student organizations at Pitt are working to foster civil, nonpartisan dialogue amid rising concerns over campus polarization.
President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

First year back: Students reflect on President Trump’s return to the White House

By Jamese Platt, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025
Pitt students are weighing in on how President Donald Trump’s second presidential term has affected them and their country so far.
Charlie Kirk answers a question during TPUSA’s “You’re Being Brainwashed” tour event in the Schenley Quadrangle on Sept. 18, 2024.

Political organizations meet with Pitt administrators amid national tensions 

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • November 3, 2025
As political tensions across the country run high, some student-run political organizations at Pitt have been working with Pitt administrators to maintain open dialogue on campus.
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