Students recall strange Hillman sightings
By Julia Zenkevich, For The Pitt News
December 9, 2018
Filed under Campus, Health, News, Top Stories
Hillman Library is a hub for finals week mania, filled with the stress of looming deadlines and Red Bull-fueled all-nighters.
Alliance Defending Freedom demands Pitt rescind security fee for Shapiro event
By Brian Gentry and Emily Wolfe
December 9, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Young America’s Foundation is moving forward with its complaint against the University of Pittsburgh for an allegedly unlawful security fee imposed ahead of the campus visit of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro in November.
Mountaineers maul Pitt in Backyard Brawl, 69-59
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Facing off against a team known for its suffocating defense, the young Panthers’ inexperience was on full display in a 69-59 loss to West Virginia Saturday afternoon in the 186th edition of the Backyard Brawl.
Activists, elected officials discuss Beaver County cracker plant
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
The JCC of Pittsburgh hosted “Protecting our communities: Environmental challenges from fossil fuel extraction in SWPA” Thursday evening.
Four stops for holiday shopping in Pittsburgh
By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
From convenient to charitable, these four local gift shops in Pittsburgh make the gift-buying process easier.
PPC hosts comedy competition, winner to open for Nicole Byer
By Alex Dolinger, For The Pitt News
December 7, 2018
Filed under Culture, Television, Top Stories
Pitt junior Kathryn Human won the opportunity to open up for renowned comedian Nicole Byer at PPC’s event “So You Think You’re Funny.”
Hambone’s a comedy springboard for student comics
By Kieran McLean, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Stand-up comedy can be isolating. Two Pittsburgh comedians are trying to change that with Burning Bridges, a club for aspiring comedians that operates out of Hambone's Bar.
Milk Shake Factory brings legen-dairy desserts to Oakland
By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Campus, Food & Drink, News, Top Stories
The Milk Shake Factory plans to bring its menu of gourmet shakes and chocolates to Oakland in early 2019, according to a Facebook post on the company’s page.
Demetrius Thomas spearheads Pitt’s rise up the rankings
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
Pitt’s wrestling team recently cracked the top 25 national rankings and new transfer Demetrius Thomas has been a big part of the program’s surge.
Navigating college football’s bowl season
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
The sport is dominated by the playoff discussion around this time of year, but there are plenty of other marquee matchups that are worth your attention during this bowl season.
Solar energy shines in the City
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Pitt’s power will undergo a solar shift by 2030 — creating less carbon emissions and more jobs.
Preview: Track and field sprints into indoor season
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Last season, the Pitt men’s track and field team came in last place in the ACC indoor competition. while the women’s team finished 12th out of 15 teams. They believe they can drastically improve on that in 2018.
Students discuss genetics of ‘Harry Potter’
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Genetics is hard. That’s why Dr. Peter Blier, a pediatric rheumatology doctor and professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts, uses Harry Potter to explain difficult genetic concepts.
Panthers vs. Cardinal: Natural Selection at Work?
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
It’s official, Pitt will be playing Stanford in the Sun Bowl, the Panthers first bowl game in two years. After two tough loses, it will be the perfect place for Pitt’s seniors to leave their mark on the program.
Annual Lawrenceville Cookie Tour brings holiday cheer and sweet treats
By Maggie Medoff, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Top Stories
As Lawrenceville shop owners carried on with business as usual, heaps of Pittsburghers roamed Butler Street for the annual Cookie Tour.
Volleyball ends season with tournament loss to Michigan
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament the past two years, Pitt volleyball thought 2018 was its year — but Michigan ended the Panthers’ dreams of dancing into the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.
Weekend Sports: Basketball and wrestling shine amid football and volleyball losses
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Men’s basketball beat Duquesne in the annual City Game and the wrestling team performed admirably at the Las Vegas Invitational, injecting some Panther pride into an otherwise bleak weekend.
Panthers to take on Stanford in Sun Bowl
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Pitt football team will take on Stanford in the Hyundai Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, Dec. 31.
Clemson clobbers Pitt, 42-10, in ACC Championship
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In the end, the same weaknesses that plagued the Panthers all season — an anemic passing game and a tendency to shoot themselves in the foot — materialized Saturday night.
Pitt’s historic season ends in 3-2 loss to Michigan
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Pitt's historic season came to end in its 3-2 loss against Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Panthers handle Duquesne in City Game, 74-53
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
For the second straight year and 19th time in the past 21 meetings, the Pitt men’s basketball took down its crosstown rival Duquesne, 74-53, in the annual City Game Friday night at PPG Paints Arena.
TEDxPittsburghWomen leaves audience with definition of “showing up”
By Dylan Giacobbe, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories, Video, Visual
In an event hosted by TEDxPittsburghWomen, eight notable women in the Pittsburgh community spoke individually about what "showing up" - the event's them - meant to them.
Panthers will be no match for playoff-bound Tigers
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt Football is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. After coming up just short of No. 3 Notre Dame and then getting blown out by unranked Miami, no one is sure what to expect from the Panthers this weekend.
Community reflects on “changing face of AIDS”
By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Allies of the HIV/AIDS community gathered Wednesday to remember loved ones lost to the disease.
Student-run Instagram celebrates the squirrel-ebrities of Oakland
By Jon Kunitsky, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Filed under Culture, Top Stories
itt’s campus squirrels have gained a significant following on the Squirrels of Pitt Instagram page with their fluffy tails and shenanigans in Oakland.
Students learn rental fundamentals
By Emily Drzymalski, For The Pitt News
November 28, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Students should start looking now for next-year housing opportunities.
Post-break SGB discusses Town Hall, PWLE
By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Student Government, Top Stories
Pitt’s Student Government Board eased back into a regular schedule with its first traditional public meeting in three weeks Tuesday evening.
Volleyball to host opening tournament matches as No. 12 seed
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
For the first time in program history, Pitt’s volleyball team will host a playoff round, starting Friday, Nov. 29.
How FBI, journalists prepared responses to violence
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
Filed under Crime, News, Top Stories
From the FBI to WPXI-TV, police officers and journalists alike have to be prepared for unpredictable mass acts of violence. Because of the unpredictable characteristic of mass acts of violence, these organizations must have plans that are ready to be set in place.
Takeaways: Pitt reverted back to its old self against Miami
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
While Pitt’s 24-3 loss against Miami on Saturday was far from good, the implications weren’t too bad. Aside from snapping its four game win streak, the loss will likely drop them from the top 25 rankings and give them a lesser bowl game. But Pitt will still be playing in the ACC Championship on Saturday.
Travis Scott at PPG Paints: Out of this world
By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
Travis Scott fans were lifted out of this world at his show Sunday night at PPG Paints. The show was part of his 2018 tour for his new album "Astroworld."
Panther Spotlight: Xavier Johnson, Danielle Garven, Nika Markovic
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Xavier Johnson and Danielle Garven have helped out Pitt’s basketball teams in the early going, while Nika Markovic led the volleyball team to a strong regular-season finish.
Thanksgiving Recap: Volleyball, basketball gobble up wins
By Kate Hall, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt football fell to Miami, but three other Panther sports picked up the slack with a winning Thanksgiving weekend both home and away.
Hurricanes blow Pitt away, 24-3, in regular-season finale
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 24, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Panthers didn’t look like themselves at Miami Saturday afternoon, earning just 200 total yards of offense and falling 24-3 to the Hurricanes.
‘Donations for Citations’ encourages donating to Pitt Pantry
By Emily Drzymalski, For The Pitt News
November 20, 2018
Filed under Campus, Health, News, Top Stories
The holiday season is a time for giving and receiving — and this year, for every Pitt parking ticket received, students have the chance to give back a little bit.
Bhangra in the Burgh kicks up the beat
By Maya Best, For The Pitt News
November 19, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
The auditorium at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hall was filled with an energy on Saturday as part of the 2018 Bhangra in the Burgh dance competition.
Takeaways from Pitt’s Coastal-clinching win over Wake Forest
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Pitt football team whipped Wake Forest Saturday, 34-13, to earn the Panthers’ first-ever ACC Coastal title.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball clinches second straight ACC title
By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News
November 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Records were broken and ACC championships were clinched over the weekend, showing a promising future for the programs heading into the winter seasons.
Panthers exorcise Demon Deacons 34-13, clinch Coastal
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 17, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett set new career highs in passing yardage and touchdowns as the Panthers knocked off Wake Forest to clinch their first ACC Coastal title in program history.
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith speaks in Oakland
By Hannah Schneider and Adaugoamaji Nwankpa
November 16, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Tracy K. Smith currently serves as the 52nd Poet Laureate of the United States. Smith was the latest speaker in the “Poets Aloud” series Wednesday evening.
Pitt seniors will be remembered for consistency and leadership
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Panther’s seniors can be credited for Pitt’s miraculous turnover and record breaking season. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi will use this senior group as an example for years to come and will remember the first class he coached from freshmen to seniors for one thing — their work ethic.
‘The Last Five Years’ makes the most of a small cast
By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News
November 15, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
The musical “The Last Five Years” opened on Nov. 14 and will continue in the Studio Theatre til Nov. 18. The show is entirely student run.
Luxury housing places Oakland gentrification on the horizon
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
With the construction of several new luxurious living apartments, there have been talks about gentrification rising in Oakland. Some students are already beginning to feel this rise in rent, but they could see an even greater rise in the future.
Committee hears student concerns regarding divestment
By Nina Kneuer and Sarah Shearer
November 15, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Pitt brought the possibility of divesting to the public stage at Town Hall Wednesday night.
Students’ lovable pet companions: A hassle and a help
By Emma Maurice and Maggie Medoff
November 15, 2018
Filed under Culture, Top Stories
Finding the apartment with the right number of bedrooms and fits into a your budget is hard enough — but adding pets into the mix makes it even harder.
SGB: Students address ENS messaging system
By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under News, Student Government, Top Stories
In a town hall format, SGB gave the floor to some of Pitt's university officials, giving them a chance to address concerns directly from students.
West Nile Virus takes a bite out of Pittsburgh
By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Health, News, Top Stories
This deadly virus carried in mosquitoes decided to land in Pittsburgh this fall.
Record-setting Valerie Daigneault leads Pitt’s pool-dwellers
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Swimming and Diving, Top Stories
In two and a half seasons at Pitt, Valerie Daigneault has broken six swim team records — four relay events and two solo events. She started this season undefeated through nine races.
Fourth annual leadership retreat teaches women’s empowerment
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Ninety female undergraduate students will gather at Oglebay Resort on Saturday in Wheeling, West Virginia, for the third annual Pitt Women’s Leadership Experience. Over the course of two days, the participants, who were selected in October, will hear from speakers, connect with one another and enhance their leadership skills.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is something special with student efforts
By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
The students in “Much Ado About Nothing” managed to memorize their lines for the very first day of rehearsal in order to grapple with the Shakespearean lines.
Pitt poised to win first ACC Championship
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt was picked to finish fifth in the ACC Coastal Division preseason polls. Now, they are at the top of the ACC Coastal and are only one win away from making history and becoming the first team in program history to make it to the ACC Championships.
Clean air policies go up in smoke
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under City, Health, News, Top Stories
Pittsburgh isn’t a newcomer to low rankings in air quality. The city is ranked the eighth worst city in the country for particle pollution by the American Lung Association and received straight-F grades for particle pollution and ozone levels.
Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
November 10, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt made history in its final home game of the season, racking up the most offensive yards, the longest play and the first time going undefeated in the ACC at home in program history.
Political experts panel analyzes midterm results
By Mary Rose O'Donnell, For The Pitt News
November 9, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics organized a panel of political experts at Chatham Thursday to analyze the 2018 midterm election.
Football Prediction: Pitt will come out on top 34-26
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt has been dominate at home this season, averaging 40.7 points and 295.7 yards per game. The only question is, will the Panthers be able to continue that streak when it matters most? Read here to see what you can expect from the Panthers when they face Virginia Tech this Saturday.
Udderly local: A snapshot of Schneider’s Dairy
By Elizabeth Martinson, For The Pitt News
November 8, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Edward and Catherine Schneider founded Schneider’s dairy in 1935 as a small, local producer. Today, their products can be found across the east coast.
Children’s Fund proposal fails
By Hannah Schneider, News Editor
November 8, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Allegheny County Children’s Fund would have contributed to numerous education initiatives, but the measure failed to pass by a narrow margin Tuesday.
Conor Lamb, D-Pa., victorious in 17th Congressional District election
By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
In the only U.S. House race between two incumbents, Conor Lamb, D-Pa., took victory of the 17th Pennsylvania district over Keith Rothfus, R-Pa.
Tom Wolf wins second term as Pa. Governor
By Hannah Schneider, News Editor
November 6, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf will remain governor of Pennsylvania after defeating Republican Scott Wagner in the midterm elections Tuesday.
Pa. Senator Bob Casey Jr. beats Lou Barletta, wins third term
By Joanna Li, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sought to take the sole Senate seat of two-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. — but failed to do so, as Sen. Casey defeated Barletta.
Crowds withstand cold for Stronger Than Hate Concert featuring Kesha
By Prachi Patel, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Culture, Music, Top Stories
The outdoor Stronger Than Hate concert on Saturday night was put together by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit LGBTQ+ organization.
Power outage affects multiple buildings on Forbes Ave
By Hannah Schneider, News Editor
November 6, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
A power outage on Monday left multiple buildings on Forbes Ave. vacant for the night. The cause of the outage is still unknown.
Pitt students gather to support Jewish community
By Christian Snyder, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
In a combined effort on Monday afternoon, members of the Pitt community gathered in support of the Jewish community. The vigil featured words from Mayor Bill Peduto along with several musical performances from student a cappella groups.
Five Pa. House races to watch
By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
Approach Tuesday’s midterm elections with an eye on these key districts.
Preview: Men’s team can only go up from 2017
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Even if the new-look Panthers only win one ACC game this season, it will still be an improvement over 2017's disastrous campaign.
Preview: Experienced core looks to lead women’s basketball
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
Pitt's women's basketball team is looking to once again make a new for itself under first year head coach Lance White. The team has five seniors set to come back and help the Panthers once again achieve a winning record.
Panthers win 23-13, leapfrog Va. in ACC Coastal
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The sloppy field conditions were perfectly suited for the Panthers, who pounded the ball on the ground and stifled Virginia’s offense en route to a 23-13 victory.
Obituaries: Tree of Life shooting victims
By Elise Lavallee, Contributing Editor
November 2, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
The obituaries of each life lost in the Tree of Life shooting last Saturday, Oct. 27.
Pittsburgh International Airport approves new budget for changes
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
The Pittsburgh International Airport will soon see changes to the operating systems of the airport. Students getting ready to jet home on the next break from school will begin to see changes in the Pittsburgh airport — and hopefully, cheaper tickets too.
Pitt Announces Addition of Women’s Lacrosse Team in 2021
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced the addition of the women’s lacrosse team on Thursday, its first season will be in spring 2022. Pitt’s last varsity sports addition was over 20 years ago when women’s softball was added in 1998.
Pittsburgh rallies, unites against hate
By Dylan Giaccobe, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, City, Crime, News, Top Stories
When President Donald Trump visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday in the aftermath of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto stayed far away – as did many other local elected officials. But a student-organized Unite Against Hate rally in Schenley Plaza Wednesday night brought the...
Fraternities fundraise with pancakes, bring hope to tragic times
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Culture, Food & Drink, Top Stories
Campus groups have each had their own reactions to the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy last weekend. Delta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu chose to help out with a pancake fundraiser.
‘Halloween’ returns to form 40 years later
By Apoorva Kethidi, For The Pitt News
October 31, 2018
Filed under Culture, Movies, Top Stories
“Halloween” is back. After 40 years and 10 poor sequels, the franchise finally hits a high note with the latest installation.
Student Safety in a season of screams
By Andrew O'Brien, For the Pitt News
October 31, 2018
Filed under Campus, Crime, News, Top Stories
Pitt students who took to Oakland’s streets in costume this Halloween week had reason to think twice before donning a “Scream” mask. The masked killer from that cult classic horror film is fictional, but the “Scream bandit,” who committed at least three armed robberies in Shadyside in September...
SGB stands behind Jewish community
By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under News, Student Government, Top Stories
Kathryn Fleisher wants to make sure last weekend’s massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue won’t be forgotten. “Our community is still mourning,” Fleisher, a sophomore majoring in GSWS and politics and philosophy double major, said. “We’re still attending funerals, we’re still doing ...
City of steel is a city of scares
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Campus, City, News, Top Stories
Pitt students looking for a haunt don’t have to look far. Pittsburgh is home to several haunted locations for those looking for a scare all year long, including one of Pitt’s own Cathedral of Learning Nationality Rooms. The Early American Room, situated in room 328 of the Cathedral, is alleged...
The tricks, treats and traditions of Halloween
By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
It’s hard to believe that consuming mounds of Snickers and Kit Kat bars every Oct. 31 hasn’t always been a part of the Halloween tradition. In fact, the holiday used to be far from the hoarding of junk food, it was instead a time for rooting of kale and cabbage, and playing divination games. L...
Jewish Greek life honors Tree of Life victims
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
After Saturday morning’s massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, some Jewish Pitt Greek life organizations are helping support their fellow Pittsburghers. A coalition of several historically Jewish Pitt fraternities and sororities — Alpha Epsilon Phi, Sigma Alpha Mu, Alpha Epsilon Pi...
President Trump arrives in Pittsburgh in wake of Tree of Life shooting
By Janine Faust and Hannah Schneider
October 30, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
As Air Force One touched down at the Pittsburgh International Airport around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, thousands of Pittsburghers gathered in Squirrel Hill to make their dissatisfaction with his visit known. But the two didn’t overlap — Trump made no public appearances in his time in Pittsburgh, and the...
Pitt community responds to synagogue shooting
By Emily Drzymalski, For the Pitt News
October 30, 2018
Filed under Campus, Crime, News, Top Stories
The sounds of sirens and phone alerts informed Pitt students of the active shooter situation happening a few neighborhoods over in Squirrel Hill at the Tree of Life Synagogue Saturday morning. In the wake of Saturday’s shooting, Pitt students and organizations are taking action. After the shooting that claimed the live...
‘Rocky Horror’ survives cancellation scare to please fans and performers
By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under Culture, Theater, Top Stories
Students in the Engineering Council’s production of “Rocky Horror” were devastated when they were told the show was cancel. However, with some luck, the show was brought back to the stage.
Tree of Life: how students can offer help
By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Pitt students can have a role in mending their city -- whether it's sitting with a grieving friend or giving blood.
11 dead, 6 injured in massacre at Tree of Life Congregation in Squirrel Hill
By The Pitt News Staff
October 29, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
11 are dead and 6 injured after a shooter attacked a synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday. The suspect will 29 federal charges at his scheduled appearance in court on Monday.
President Trump responds to Tree of Life massacre
By Jon Moss, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under City, Crime, News, Top Stories
After 11 Pittsburghers were killed in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill Saturday morning, President Donald Trump publicly renounced the act and pledged his support to the victims. The president responded to the incident on Twitter at at 11:08 a.m, about an hour after the fi...
Affidavit reveals details of synagogue shooting
By Hannah Schneider, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2018
Filed under City, Crime, News, Top Stories
After 11 people were killed and six were injured at a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill Saturday morning, the U.S. Attorney’s office filed 29 federal charges against suspect Robert Bowers.
Victims identified in Tree of Life shooting
By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under City, Crime, News, Top Stories
The names of the 11 people killed by a gunman who opened fire Saturday in the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill were released Sunday morning. Among the victims, who ranged in age from 54 to 97, were a married couple from Wilkinsburg and a pair of brothers who lived in Squirrel Hill. [Re...
Gab: Its history and influence in the Tree of Life shooting
By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under Crime, News, Tech Science, Top Stories
Shortly before entering the Tree of Life congregation in Squirrel Hill, Robert Bowers, a Baldwin resident and Saturday’s shooting suspect, posted a message on social media site Gab that said, “I can't sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. Screw your optics. I'm going in.” As details of the massacre unfolded, more anti-Semitic messages that Bowers had posted on his Ga...
Robert Bowers, Pittsburgh synagogue massacre suspect: What we know
By The Pitt News Staff
October 27, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
Robert Bowers frequently posted anti-Semitic views on social media. Five minutes before police were alerted of a deadly shooting at a Squirrel Hill synagogue, Bowers wrote: "Screw your optics. I'm going in." He is the primary suspect in the massacre.
Community hosts vigil to mourn victims of Squirrel Hill synagogue massacre
By The Pitt News Staff
October 27, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
Hundreds of Pittsburgh community members gathered to mourn the victims of the deadly shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue on Saturday, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime in one of America's most deeply rooted Jewish neighborhoods.
Pitt rushes for 484 yards, beats Duke 54-45 on final drive
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
Filed under 3. Breaking, Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt rushed for 484 yards as a team — the second-most in program history — in a 54-45 last-minute win over the Duke Blue Devils.
Weekly Pick ‘em: Staff gets out crystal ball for NFL Week 8
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
This week the “Weekly Pick ‘em” focuses on NFL games only. With some writers taking huge chances, there are a few games where the writers agree on who will win.
Pitt fails to win final game of the season
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt women’s soccer fell to Boston College, 7-0, in the final game of the season. Because of the result, the team will not advance to the ACC Tournament.
What are the odds: Cleveland has potential as “Believeland”
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
With both Pitt and the Steelers back at it after their bye weeks, there’s a lot at stake in sports betting. In this installment of “What are the Odds,” The Pitt News offers our best advice on which bet you should take for the best outcome.
From branch to bottle: all of DeLallo’s olives
By Elizabeth Martinson, For The Pitt News
October 24, 2018
Filed under Health, News, Top Stories
Jeff Latimer likes to give his olives the Jacuzzi treatment. The director of operations at DeLallo’s olive production facility doesn’t exactly run his plant like a spa, but the olives begin processing with a plunge into a basin of swirling salty brine, with air jets shooting a sea of tiny green dots in...
International athletes get first taste of American flavors
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
For these international athletes, one of the biggest changes that came out of moving to the United States was the food. To many, french fries dipped in a Wendy’s frosty is a normal treat. For soccer player Marcony Pimentel, this seemed out of the ordinary — but he loved it.
The inside scoop on Klavon’s sundaes
By Jon Moss and Mary Rose O'Donnel, The Pitt News Staff
October 24, 2018
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
As self-driving cars roam Pittsburgh’s streets and local computer scientists develop advanced robots, one ice cream shop keeps the feeling of the early 20th century alive. Nestled in the historic Strip District, at the corner of Penn Avenue and 28th Street, Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor has been a...
SGB hears criticism of Sodexo, the University
By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Student Government, Top Stories
SGB will hold its second Eat and Greet meeting this Friday — the first public opportunity for students to question Sodexo officials since revelations last week that the Allegheny County Health Department cited Market Central for 14 health code violations.
Pitt students show love for University
By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Pitt students were greeted with free food and giveaways in front of the William Pitt Union at Tuesday's I Love Pitt Day.
An appeeling treat: The art of making apple butter
By The Pitt News Staff
October 23, 2018
Filed under Food & Drink, News, Top Stories
At Threadbare Cider House, cider is surely the apple of its eye — but there’s room for apple butter, too.
Take 5: City of Stars, Cardiac Cleveland
By The Pitt News Staff
October 23, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories, Video, Visual
TPN’s weekly hot takes are here a little earlier this week, but it doesn’t stop our staff from voicing their opinions on pro-sports. From the city’s own Riverhounds to the Lakers’ Lebron James, our staffs takes will surely keep you in the loop with what is going on in the sports world.