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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Police Blotter: Sept. 2 - Sept. 9

Police Blotter: Sept. 2 – Sept. 9

By News Editors • September 9, 2021
Three liquor law violations, a toaster oven fire and theft in this week’s police blotter
Pitt Tonight will return for its seventh season on Oct. 2, hosted by Victoria Chuah. The show is expected to film in front of a live studio audience in the Cathedral of Learning — a change from last year’s production which consisted of sketches on YouTube or guest interviews over Zoom.

Pitt Tonight ready to return in-person for next season

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer • August 31, 2021
Nothing compares to the introduction of a late night comedy show and the experience is especially thrilling when it’s filmed from the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, and the production is put on entirely by Pitt students.
Sophomore running back Israel Abanikanda (2) at Pitt football’s training camp on Thursday.

Uncertainty surrounding defensive back, kicker positions as Pitt football wraps up training camp

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • August 26, 2021
After three consecutive days north of 80 degrees accompanied by high humidity, head coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff concluded training camp Thursday.
Sinead McDevitt (left) is the digital manager and Charlie Taylor (right) is the engagement editor for the 2021-22 academic year.

Meet the editors: Digital

By Sinead McDevitt and Charlie Taylor • August 26, 2021
he digital desk has one of the smaller staffs here at The Pitt News, but that doesn’t mean we can’t pack a punch! We’re bringing you content on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the latest album drops to death.
Crowds of students flocked to the Global Carnival on Monday night to enjoy food and performances from a variety of cultural student organizations.

Pitt kicks off Welcome Week with Global Carnival

By Jessica McKenzie, Staff Writer • August 24, 2021
Students swarmed the grounds of the William Pitt Union on Monday evening to kick off the Global Carnival, complete with international food and musical performances from cultural student organizations
Fans have clamored for the College Football Playoff to expand past four teams for years and it seems they may get their wish.

New College Football Playoff format proposed ahead of 2021-22 season

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • June 15, 2021
A subgroup of the CFP management committee brought forward a proposal for an expansion to the tournament last Thursday, from four to 12 teams.
Opinion | Am I a bad feminist for enjoying Sex and the City?

Opinion | Am I a bad feminist for enjoying Sex and the City?

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • May 18, 2021
Carrie Bradshaw, it would seem, is not what our feminist trailblazers intended.
According to the two latest updates from the COVID-19 Medical Response Office, Pitt recorded a combined 97 new student cases between March 30 and April 5, a significant increase in the virus’ prevalence on campus this semester.

Editorial | Pitt has repeatedly made the same mistakes with COVID-19

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 6, 2021
The current surge in COVID-19 cases mirrors events from last fall.
Opinion | Pittsburgh Public Schools should not reopen until the fall

Opinion | Pittsburgh Public Schools should not reopen until the fall

By Dalia Maeroff, Senior Staff Columnist • April 2, 2021
Many people think that schools can reopen because children are less likely to catch and transmit the virus.
Opinion | We must unapologetically enforce consequence culture

Opinion | We must unapologetically enforce consequence culture

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Columnist • April 1, 2021
The Republican party is increasingly defined by the myth of conservative censorship.
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