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
Students from Yasuda Women’s University and University of Pittsburgh take their seats before Friday afternoon’s Coming of Age Day ceremony.

Local and international students celebrate Japanese coming of age

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot, Staff Writer • January 15, 2019
34 students from both Yasuda Women’s University in Hiroshima, Japan, and the University of Pittsburgh celebrated a coming of age party.
Following his 2.25 percent raise, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher will have a salary of more than $1,000,000 in the 2019 fiscal year.

Chancellor Gallagher receives raise, additional incentive

By Anna Bongardino, Contributing Editor • January 13, 2019
The combination of the 2.25 percent increase in the chancellor’s salary — to a base salary of $550,000 — and the payout from his retention agreement will result in a salary of more than $1,000,000 for Chancellor Gallagher during the 2019 fiscal year.
Government shutdown slows university research

Government shutdown slows university research

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • January 8, 2019
The U.S. government shut down on Dec. 22, and research production at Pitt and other universities may slow down because of it.
Dr. Peter Blier — a pediatric rheumatology physician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts — used “Harry Potter” to lecture on genetics in the Cathedral of Learning Monday evening.

Students discuss genetics of ‘Harry Potter’

By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer • December 4, 2018
Genetics is hard. That’s why Dr. Peter Blier, a pediatric rheumatology doctor and professor of pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts, uses Harry Potter to explain difficult genetic concepts.
Becky Lynch (right) fights Ruby Riot at WWE Wrestlemania 34 in New Orleans on April 8.

Rousey takes the belt in WWE’s Survivor Series

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • November 19, 2018
In a controversial match, Charlotte Flair was ultimately disqualified from the WWE's Survivor Series and Ronda Rousey snatched the belt.
Democrat Conor Lamb gave a victory speech at in Canonsburg before he was declared the projected winner of the primary election in March 2018.

Conor Lamb, D-Pa., victorious in 17th Congressional District election

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2018
In the only U.S. House race between two incumbents, Conor Lamb, D-Pa., took victory of the 17th Pennsylvania district over Keith Rothfus, R-Pa.

VIDEO: Cooking with Brian: Pizza Edition

By Brian Gentry • October 24, 2018

Follow online visual editor Brian Gentry as he makes homemade pizza from this recipe!

Courtney Barnett strums her signature red guitar during her show at Stage AE on Oct. 19.

Review: Courtney Barnett brings second album to Stage AE

By Darren Campuzano, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018
Courtney Barnett is an indie rock artist from Australia — and she is rapidly rising into the rock scene. Barnett stopped at Stage AE on Friday.
Seniors Kendall Oakley and Davis Weaver filmed a cover of Cardi B’s song “I Like It” as a part of their campaign for Homecoming Queen and King.

Homecoming candidates canvas for the crown

By Sarah Gross and Sid Lingala, TPN Staff • October 4, 2018
Pitt homecoming candidates discuss their campaigning strategies and reasons for running.
(Top) Pitt’s 1957 homecoming queen rides atop a float built by Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at Pitt. (Bottom) Phi Sigma Sigma and Phi Kappa find out they’ve won the float parade contest.

Pitt’s homecoming festivities past and present

By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer • October 4, 2018
Homecoming isn’t what it used to be. Pitt’s celebration evolved from a few frat-house parties to the football and alumni-focused week-long event it is today.
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