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

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball shines in early postseason play but must play with confidence to return to the Final Four

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt volleyball showed out in rounds one and two of the NCAA tournament. The Panthers beat Coppin State in a sweep and then USC 3-1. Their victories highlight the team’s potential in the tournament....

A Pitt soccer player runs with the ball during the match against JMU at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.

Photos: Pitt falls to JMU 3-2

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 17, 2023

Pitt Falls To JMU 3-2

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor November 17, 2023

Posters of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas after its attack on Israel last month on the outside wall of Amos Hall in the Schenley Quadrangle.

University addresses removal of Israeli hostage posters

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor November 14, 2023
In areas around campus such as the Quad, University personnel have taken down “missing person” posters of Israeli hostages as they violate the University’s signage policies, according to a spokesperson.

Panthers on Politics | Politics of Food and Agriculture

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager October 26, 2023
"Panthers on Politics” hosts a conversation with Corey Flynn and Patrick Shirey, two Pitt Professors, about the politics of food and agriculture, food insecurity and how they both influence our community.
Around 200 students and community members gathered in support of Palestine in a rally in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday afternoon.

Students, community members gather to express solidarity for Palestine

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023
About 200 students and community members gathered in the rain on Friday afternoon to show their support for Palestine and advocate for a ceasefire.
Members of EAT@Pitt pose while dining outside on a club trip in Pittsburgh.

‘Hidden gems’: EAT@Pitt works to showcase local, immigrant-owned restaurants

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

With chain restaurants continuing to pop up in Oakland, students may feel bored with a lack of diverse food options. EAT@Pitt — where “EAT” stands for equitable, authentic and transnational — introduces...

Panthers on Politics | Pitt’s Student Government Board

By Julia Smeltzer, Digital Manager October 9, 2023

Panthers on Politics hosts Ruby Scupp, Josie Cantelmo and Claire Gatz welcome three members of SGB —- Ryan Young (President), Michelle Jaena Lerma (Chief of Staff) and Isabel Lam (former VP of Operations)...

Headshot of the new Board of Trustees member Louis R. Cestello.

Louis Cestello voted in as new Board of Trustees chair

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor October 3, 2023
Louis Cestello is Pitt’s new Board of Trustees chair, after the Board voted him in during their meeting on Sept. 29.
User asks “What is ChatGPT?” to Open AI’s online chatbot.

Working students and experts agree: AI is here to stay

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer September 28, 2023
John Radzilowicz, co-chair of Pitt’s new ad hoc committee on Generative AI in Research and Teaching, said Pitt’s broader perspective is that although there is trepidation from some, AI is “here to stay.”
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