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Mayor Gainey again delays Oakland Crossings vote as review continues

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 9, 2022

Mayor Ed Gainey requested on Tuesday an additional 30 days to evaluate a zoning ordinance which would enable Oakland Crossings, a controversial proposal that would rezone parts of Central Oakland. This is the second time Gainey has requested a delay in a hearing and action by the City Planning Commission.

Gov. Wolf proposes $7.7 million increase in Pitt funding

By Martha Layne and Rebecca Johnson • February 9, 2022

Pitt could receive an additional $7.7 million next year, based on the spending plan outlined in Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2022-23 state budget.

‘Take the risks’: Married staff, professors share relationship advice

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 9, 2022

While Pitt students learn about a variety of topics from their professors and seek help from University staff, many members of the Pitt community are married and provided wisdom to The Pitt News about relationships.

Sports Podcast | Super Bowl

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt • February 9, 2022

Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss the teams heading to the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Opinion | An Ode to the Bik: Using a Shared Shower At Sleepaway Camp

By Sarah Liez, Staff Columnist • February 8, 2022

A shared shower room can act as an excellent place to foster confidence and comfort in your body, especially for impressionable young girls who have a long way to go on the path to liking their own bodies.

Column | After four straight losses, Pitt needs to win a game that it shouldn’t

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • February 8, 2022

Jeff Capel-led Pitt teams are notoriously bad in February. They are 3-22 in games played during the second month of the year. The most recent were back-to-back losses at the hands of Virginia Tech, which...

Pitt students search for Pittsburgh date spots this Valentine’s Day

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022

Romance, love and anxious crushes float throughout the Pittsburgh air this week with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. From quirky cafes and art museums to picnics and ice skating — Pittsburgh has a plethora of date spots for Pitt lovebirds.

Exclusive: Pitt paid nearly $1.3 million to Quest Diagnostics during fiscal year 2021

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • February 8, 2022

Pitt spent nearly $1.3 million with Quest Diagnostics during fiscal year 2021, but did not include the figure in the original version of its annual state-mandated financial disclosures.

Pitt makes Juneteenth an official holiday

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 8, 2022

Pitt announced Monday that it will add Juneteenth as an official holiday in the University calendar and close all campuses in observation of the holiday starting this year.

Pitt religious orgs adapt to COVID-19 guidelines

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2022

For religious organizations at Pitt, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a serious challenge, as most typically focus on fostering community and togetherness.