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

Video: Is the Spotted Lanternfly really that bad?

By Patrick Cavanagh, Multimedia Editor September 25, 2023

Multimedia Editor Pat Cavanagh speaks with entomologist Braley Burke from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and USDA researchers Laura Nixon and Tracey Leskey to discuss the effects of the Spotted...

Video: Picklesburgh 2023

By Betul Tuncer, Contributing Editor July 22, 2023

Picklesburgh is the “destination for all things pickled.” This year the festival is taking place from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 at PPG Place and Boulevard of the Allies. Picklesburgh weekend features...

Video: Protests of Michael Knowles, Brad Polumbo debate

By Punya Bhasin, Spencer Levering, and Donata Massimiani April 19, 2023
Students and community members held two back to back protests ahead of the debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus Tuesday afternoon.

Video: Community protests Riley Gaines event

By Maggie Layfield , For the Pitt News March 29, 2023

About 200 students protested Monday afternoon at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard ahead of a Riley Gaines speaking event that took place Monday evening. Pitt’s Turning Point USA...

Video: College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, Second Amendment

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor March 22, 2023
Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats met in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room Monday night to debate issues such as the Second Amendment, abortion and health care.

Video: ‘Women in the Windows’ tour

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor March 16, 2023

In honor of Women’s history month, Heinz Chapel director Karen Sebolt is holding tours throughout March to showcase the many historically important and influential women featured in Heinz Chapel’s...

Video: Favorite bars, drinks

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor February 24, 2023

With Spring break approaching, students share their favorite bars in Pittsburgh and their favorite drinks. 

Video: Exploring the ‘Apsáalooke Women and Warriors’ exhibit

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor February 15, 2023

The “Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” exhibit runs in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History from Feb. 4 to May 29. The exhibit highlights the cultural richness, tenacity and strength of the Apsáalooke...

Video: Alumni offer advice to graduating seniors

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor February 3, 2023

With graduation a few months away, Pitt Alumni share advice for seniors getting ready to take on life after college.  Camera: Courtesy videos  Editor: Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor 

Video: Students share favorite films, Oscar predictions

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor January 26, 2023
The 2023 Oscar awards will take place on Mar. 12 at 8 p.m. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the list of nominees on Jan. 24, and students have mixed feelings about who and what they think should reign victorious in March.
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