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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Clothes sit on a table at the Dress for Success event in the Cathedral of Learning.

‘Dress for Success: Closet to Career’ alleviates the stress of building a professional wardrobe

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer 12:51 am

As the end of the spring semester rapidly approaches, many Pitt students find themselves in the throes of final presentations, interviews and networking events. While casual attire like sweats and athleisure...

Protesters march down Forbes Avenue at a Saturday protest.

Opinion | Gen Z is falling short of who we were destined to become

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor 12:02 am
We were so close to a bright future, a future of inclusion and progress, but we’re on a path of failure. It appears as if we are falling short of who we were destined to become.
Mario’s Oakland Saloon.

Editorial | There is no place for Nazism in the city of Pittsburgh

In an era of performative activism and Instagram repost warriors, Pitt students and the Pittsburgh community have a real chance to make a difference and speak up for what they believe in — that Nazism has no place in our city.
Pitt swimmers prepare for their event at the meet against Carnegie Mellon on Saturday.

Spring sports in full swing this weekend

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

This weekend, the Pitt men’s swimming and diving team takes center stage while the track and field team heads to two separate events and lacrosse plays the number one team in the country.  Men's...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | Ryan Borucki’s revival is crucial for Pittsburgh’s bullpen

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Two years ago, Ryan Borucki had one of the best stories on the Pittsburgh Pirates. After spending parts of five seasons in the big leagues, Borucki had yet to truly establish himself at the major league...

Take Madness | Elite Eight: Nate Robinson and DMV regions

Take Madness | Elite Eight: Nate Robinson and DMV regions

Welcome to the Elite Eight! After the first week, the initial field is narrowed down and ready to fire up more hot takes in hopes of surviving until the next round. Read below and vote on Instagram and...

The entrance to the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Department on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

Hiring freeze raises staffing concerns for Pitt language departments  

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer March 26, 2025
As preparation begins for the 2025-26 academic year, Pitt’s language departments face uncertainty amid the hiring freeze.
A union member wears SEIU pins on their hat before the rally at IBEW Local Union 5 on Sept. 2, 2024.

Pitt workers agree to new one-year contract

By Sarah George, Staff Writer March 26, 2025
Pitt service workers finished negotiating a one-year contract at the beginning of March that included a pay raise and various new benefits.
Review | Playboi Carti finally drops new album, ‘Music,’ after five years

Review | Playboi Carti finally drops new album, ‘Music,’ after five years

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Carti finally dropped, which means the longest-running joke in rap music is over.  Playboi Carti put out his new studio album, “‘Music,” on March 14, five years after his last release. Carti,...

Accounting students offer free tax filing assistance to Pitt community

Accounting students offer free tax filing assistance to Pitt community

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer March 25, 2025
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, led by Pitt Business accounting students, offers free tax assistance to Pittsburgh residents and students, especially those with lower incomes. Through this program, students get an exchange of real-world experience in tax preparation and helping the community.
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