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

Meet the editors: still perfecting print

By Elise Lavallee and Eli Savage, Layout editors • August 26, 2019
Layout editors Elise and Eli are more than happy to serve those who still prefer their news on paper (hi, internet users!)

Meet the editors: our last defense

By Maggie Young and Bailey Sasseville, Copy Editors • August 26, 2019
Bailey and Maggie don't oversee the creation of content — rather, they make sure everyone else's work is fit to send out to readers.
Assistant opinions editor Leah Mensch painted her bedroom door over the summer.

Opinion | Summer of creativity: vignettes from summer break

By The Pitt News Staff • August 25, 2019
To start off the Year of Creativity, our columnist share some summer experiences in which they displayed a sense of creativity.
Singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne will perform at the Roxian Theater in McKees Rocks on Oct. 8.

Fall events you ‘autumn’ check out

By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer • August 19, 2019
From hitting up music festivals to attending sporting events, there are many ways for returning students to entertain themselves in the bustling City of Pittsburgh. With fall just around the corner, it’s best to keep in mind any upcoming opportunities to attend concerts, fall festivals and other celebrations that come with the change of the weather. 
About 830 women die every day from preventable complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Birthing A Movement art exhibit addresses maternal mortality crisis

By Isabella Colaianni, For The Pitt News • June 12, 2019
According to the World Health Organization, about 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications.
Taron Egerton in “Rocketman.”

‘Rocketman’ blasts off

By Melanie Pantano, For The Pitt News • June 11, 2019
“Rocketman” is the story that Elton John wants us to know.
“Free Mom Hugs” at Sunday’s Equality March.

Pride advocates gather on Andy Warhol bridge

By Siddhi Shockey, Staff Writer • June 11, 2019
The Andy Warhol Bridge swarmed with people dressed in an array of glittering, feathered, skin-tight ensembles in every color of the rainbow on Saturday.
Trevor Noah at a “Loud and Clear” performance in Ohio.

Trevor Noah brings laughs to Pittsburgh

By Elizabeth Martinson, Staff Writer • June 4, 2019
Following a slickly produced video that was a cross between a pump-up video and an ad, Trevor Noah walked on stage to raucous applause from the audience at the Petersen Events Center Friday.
A California prison lethal injection room.

Opinion | Time to execute the death penalty

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • June 4, 2019
The United States is one of the few developed countries in which the death penalty is still legal in certain places, despite it being an inhumane and outdated form of punishment. The practice is also expensive, irreversible and ineffective when it comes to curbing criminal offenses.
Schenley Park is adjacent to campus and an ideal place to relieve the stress of the semester.

Opinion | It is finals week, and I must scream

By Kim Rooney, Contributing Editor • April 21, 2019
There is a long tradition of screaming in response to stress, whether it is during labor or for funerals or even postmortem as banshees.
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