Pitt women’s soccer cancels upcoming rematch at Syracuse, making room for spring opponents.
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Orange head coach Nicky Adams broke the news during a press conference Wednesday morning, hours before the announcement made things official, saying Pitt had “decided not to come.”
Swanson receives commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million to help underrepresented students
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
October 21, 2020
The Swanson School of Engineering received received a commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million on Wednesday from an anonymous Pitt engineering alumnus and his wife to financially support underrepresented undergraduate students in the Pitt EXCEL program.
Pitt officials address student questions about mental health on campus
By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
The town hall, part of Pitt’s Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on mental health at Pitt, particularly how it’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
‘A renewal of grief’: New book shares local reflections on Tree of Life massacre
By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
“In Squirrel Hill, you are always someone’s granddaughter or grandson, son or daughter, mother or father, cousin, coworker, doctor, neighbor or friend,” Eric Lidji reads to the audience.
‘If I just walked out and left, no one would know’: Students detail lax rules, miscommunication in Pitt’s quarantine housing
By Rebecca Johnson and Rashi Ranjan
October 21, 2020
In Pitt’s quarantine housing, students described lax rules and little oversight, allowing them to skirt the University’s physical distancing rules. One student said they went on walks outside, and others in the housing had visitors, even whole families.
Pitt dining worker union alleges ‘direct violation’ of contract by dining contractor, raises safety concerns
By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
By cutting hours for Pitt dining workers, their union argues contractor Compass Group is committing a “direct violation” of its contract. The company said it has “temporarily adjusted hours slightly in order to maintain the working status of all associates.”
HoCo self-promo: ‘Spirit of Pitt’ candidates promote themselves online
By Julianna Poljak, For The Pitt News
October 20, 2020
It’s not often that you see South Oakland’s very own Frenchi’s Deli posting about Pitt’s homecoming candidates on their Instagram.
Oakland to Oregon: Pitt fans replicate tailgates from home
By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
With social distancing guidelines in place, Pitt fans are getting creative with their game day festivities.
Pitt men’s soccer makes history with No. 1 ranking
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
For the first time in program history, Pitt men’s soccer has received the No. 1 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll.
Pitt adds 10 COVID-19 cases since Thursday
By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2020
Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed of nine students and one employee, between Friday and Monday.