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
Protestors gather under the Cathedral of Learning during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

‘Nobody is free until everyone is free’: Pitt students, teachers, and community members attend Palestine protest in Schenley Plaza

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
Around 70 Pitt students and members of the community gathered in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday for a pro-Palestine rally in recognition of over 300 days of conflict.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris embrace following Harris's speech at the IBEW Local Union 5 on Monday.

“We have some work ahead of us:” Harris, Biden rally union members during Labor Day campaign stop

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2024
At an joint event with President Biden on the South Side to celebrate Labor Day, Vice President Kamala Harris implored listeners to help “get votes to the polls” from now until Election Day.
Attendees take a group picture after the Planned Parenthood event on Tuesday at Schenley Plaza.

‘Get people excited’: Planned Parenthood Action Fund calls for student voters in the Harris-Walz campaign

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • August 28, 2024
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alexis McGill Johnson drew a crowd of about 25 people in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday afternoon to rally young voters for the Harris-Walz campaign.
A student’s guide to registering and voting in the 2024 presidential election

A student’s guide to registering and voting in the 2024 presidential election

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • August 23, 2024
For many college students, the 2024 presidential election will be their first experience at the voting booth. To be ready for the Nov. 5 election, students must register to vote by Oct. 21.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Governor approves performance-based funding for higher education 

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • August 20, 2024
Governor Josh Shapiro approved a bill creating a Performance-based Funding Council that will develop metrics to distribute funds to Pitt, Penn State and Temple. The legislation aims to “increase degree attainment, encourage affordability in higher education, meet workforce needs and grow the economy.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, Husband Doug Emhoff, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Wife Gwen Walz greet supporters at Pittsburgh International Airport on Sunday.

Harris-Walz campaign tours western Pennsylvania by bus

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • August 19, 2024
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and their spouses began a one-day western Pennsylvania bus tour at Pittsburgh International Airport on Sunday. The visit marked the campaign’s first visit to the region.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh on Friday to tout his administration’s investment in infrastructure

Political science professor and Pitt College Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

By Spencer Levering and Bella Markovitz • July 28, 2024
On July 21, Biden posted a message via X that he would no longer seek a second term as president and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic nominee. To understand the historical and political context behind Biden’s decision and how Democratic voters are responding to it, The Pitt News spoke with members of Pitt College Democrats and a Pitt political science professor.
Supporters arrive before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally Saturday, July 13, in Butler, Pa.

‘Everyone was in shock’: Pitt student describes being at Trump’s Butler rally shooting

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 21, 2024
On July 13, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Josh Minsky, president of the College Republicans at Pitt, attended the rally and watched the day unfold.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pennsylvania House considers performance-based funding formula for state-related universities

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • July 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a bill that would move the state closer to approving funding for the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Penn State. The Performance-Based Funding Council Act would create an independent council with the power to determine the amount of state funding allocated to each school.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
Hundreds of student protesters and community activists gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning throughout Sunday evening for a march and subsequent rally in support of Palestine and demanding that Pitt divest from any funds supporting Israel. 
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