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
Shenay Jeffrey: ‘Unmatched’ energy

Shenay Jeffrey: ‘Unmatched’ energy

By Jessica McKenzie • April 26, 2022
Shenay Jeffrey is all-in at everything, part of why she has been so effective at community engagement.
George Bandik: Forming bonds

George Bandik: Forming bonds

By Rachel Soloff • April 26, 2022
George Bandik may teach about chemical linkages like esters, ethers and epoxides, but he is always in search of another type of bond.
Najeeb Shafiq: Embracing a messy reality

Najeeb Shafiq: Embracing a messy reality

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
Najeeb Shafiq doesn’t always arrive at the most popular conclusions in his education research, but it’s all part of the honest, measured approach that guides his life, work and advice to students.
Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
The most satisfying moments of Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco’s 20-year career as a Pittsburgh pediatrician come when his patients grow up and come back to visit him — sometimes, with kids of their own.
DongJo Kim: Food visionary

DongJo Kim: Food visionary

By Punya Bhasin • April 18, 2022
When DongJo Kim came from South Korea to the United States in order to attend the University of Utah, he couldn’t cook so much as a scrambled egg. Within two years, Kim was drawing up plans to open up his own restaurant. Now, nearly four years later, he has more than 7,000 Instagram followers jumping at the chance to eat his food.
Phil Wion: A labor of love

Phil Wion: A labor of love

By Neena Hagen • April 18, 2022
Perhaps no one was happier when Pitt faculty voted to unionize than Phil Wion. The 80-year-old led two efforts to unionize Pitt faculty in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
Ashley Martin: Unafraid to do theater

Ashley Martin: Unafraid to do theater

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2022
Martin’s role in production and upkeep for the theater department is a major part of her day-to-day activity, but it’s her role as a student advocate that has set her apart in the eyes of students and faculty.
Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2022
Cancer dashed Alex Officer’s dreams of one day playing in the NFL. Rather than dwelling on it, Officer has taken the opportunity to try and become the next great college football coach and mold the next proud Pitt men.
Todd Hartman: Finding his voice

Todd Hartman: Finding his voice

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2022
After 63 years as the band announcer, Clayton Hartman felt that it was time to step aside. His eventual successor? Todd Hartman, son of the Pitt band icon, who has made the position his own.
Tyrone Carter: The heart of Trees Hall

Tyrone Carter: The heart of Trees Hall

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 13, 2022
Tyrone Carter said his security job at Trees Hall was just another part of his life, but those who interact with him say his presence in Trees Hall is more valuable than people, including Carter, fully realize.
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