The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

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

The Pitt News
Acworth resident Derrick Franklin places flowers near the entrance of Youngs Asian Massage Parlor Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Cherokee County, Georgia.

Editorial | Community must take action to stop anti-Asian attacks

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 18, 2021
People should take a step back and look squarely at ways they might contribute to anti-Asian rhetoric.
Opinion | All film productions need intimacy coordinators

Opinion | All film productions need intimacy coordinators

By Rachel Soloff, Staff Columnist • February 9, 2021
Film and television productions need to ensure that actors are safe and comfortable while filming intimate scenes.
Pitt’s School of Education hosted a virtual forum Wednesday evening featuring community leaders and a discussion about current organizing work and future justice goals. At the end, Nicholas Anglin, one of the founders of Black, Young & Educated, spoke about encouraging sustainable action and community education to address racial inequalities and issues within cities like Pittsburgh.

Black community leaders discuss youth organizing, Black Lives Matter in education

By Maura Scrabis, Staff Writer • February 5, 2021
As one of the first events of Black History Month, Pitt’s School of Education hosted a virtual forum Wednesday evening featuring Black community leaders and a discussion about current organizing work and future goals.
The Pittsburgh branch of Jewish Voice for Peace publicized a petition to end all training exchanges between the Pittsburgh police and Israel in November.

Opinion | Anti-Israel groups’ petition is misleading

By Josh Beylinson, Staff Columnist • January 29, 2021
The petition is filled with false assertions and demonstrates that these organizations are interested not in real dialogue about Israel or Zionism, but in promoting incendiary campaigns that employ anti-Semitic tropes.

VIDEO: Pittsburgh residents stage Joe Biden rally in Squirrel Hill

November 1, 2020

Pittsburgh and Squirrel Hill residents staged a Joe Biden rally on the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues Friday, just a few days before the 2020 presidential election.

A panel of experts from Pitt and the city of Pittsburgh discussed the new Title IX regulations and their effects on the University Thursday via Zoom.

Title IX office discusses resources, training under new federal regulations

By Natalie Frank and Rebecca Johnson • October 23, 2020
Pitt administrators and a panel of experts discussed new Title IX regulations and their effect on the University at the Thursday afternoon panel “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations.”
Satire | October Horoscopes

Satire | October Horoscopes

By Paige Lawler, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 8, 2020
It’s October. I’m exhausted, the stars are exhausted and I’m sure you’re exhausted. Take a break from your midterms and endless Zoom calls to see what kind of advice and insight the stars have decided you need this month. 

VIDEO: Students on their voting plans

October 7, 2020

We asked students about their voting plans for the 2020 election and whether or not there is enough information available about how to register to vote.

VIDEO: Pitt News Vlogs – Schenley Park

September 24, 2020

Staff Writer Nick Suarez tells us why you should take your next study break at Schenley Park!  

Photos: Pitt football vs. Syracuse

Photos: Pitt football vs. Syracuse

By Kaycee Orwig, Assistant Visual Editor • September 21, 2020

Pitt played yet another fanless game on Saturday against its first ACC opponent of the season. The Panthers defeated the Syracuse Orange 21-10.    

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