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Senate Council discusses vaccine mandate, approves two policies

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021

Pitt’s Senate Council held its last monthly meeting of the semester on Thursday afternoon both in person at Posvar Hall and on Zoom. Besides Pitt’s vaccine mandate, the council discussed and voted on two draft policies during the meeting.

PPC, Musical Theater Club bring slice of Broadway to campus

By Thomas Schmidt, For The Pitt News • December 10, 2021

The Pitt Musical Theater Club and Pitt Program Council worked together to host “Broadway Coffeehouse” in the William Pitt Union ballroom on Wednesday, for an evening with 13 acts of singing, hot chocolate, apple cider and good vibes.

Addison wins Biletnikoff Award, first Panther since 2003

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • December 9, 2021

The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation named Pitt sophomore wide receiver Jordan Addison the winner of the 2021 Biletnikoff Award on Thursday evening.

No. 3 Panthers sweep Jayhawks, advance to second consecutive Elite Eight

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021

Pitt volleyball swept Kansas on Thursday afternoon at the Fitzgerald Field House — earning its second consecutive spot in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.

Pitt adds 100 new COVID-19 cases since Dec. 1

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • December 9, 2021

Pitt officials said Thursday that 69 students and 31 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. The number of new student cases per day are, on average, the highest of the semester, which officials said is of “some concern.”

Pitt draws favorable matchup in Peach Bowl vs. Michigan State

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

The Spartan running game will test Pitt’s defense in the Peach Bowl, but the Panthers, led by Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett, appear poised to exploit Michigan State’s weak secondary.

Planning Commission, Walnut Capital debate controversial Oakland Crossings plan

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • December 8, 2021

Despite Pittsburgh City Council amending and approving Walnut Capital’s Oakland Crossings plan, several City Planning Commission members had reservations about the proposed zoning changes.

Students prepare for hybrid finals as semester nears end

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • December 8, 2021

Pitt students prepared this time last year to take finals at home and behind a screen. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Pitt community to acclimate to online learning. With the semester ending soon, students are studying at home, alone and in campus buildings.

Put your ‘me time’ before study time with these finals week de-stressors

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

Finals week is almost upon us and that means sleepovers at the library, unhealthy amounts of coffee and stressful cramming study sessions. It is easy to forget to take a break, but here are some tips to help you out.

Pitt underclassmen finish up first fully in-person first semester

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021

Moving back in person this semester caused many challenges for younger Pitt students, both socially and academically, but also brought hope for normalcy and a more pre-pandemic experience.