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
Abby Lipold

Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief

Abby is a senior studying English Writing and Economics. As Editor-In-Chief, she is responsible for managing and editing all published content, including articles and photographs by News, Sports, Culture, Opinions, and Visuals. She works closely with the Managing Editor to oversee the daily operations of the newspaper and acts as a leader for the student-run editorial board.

All content by Abby Lipold
(from left to right) Grace Longworth, Managing Editor, and Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief.

Meet the Editors | The Chiefs

By Abby Lipold and Grace Longworth
September 17, 2025
Military personnel search for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from Pitt who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Monday, March 10, 2025.

Update: Parents of Sudiksha Konanki believe their daughter drowned, person of interest granted leave to return to the U.S.

By Abby Lipold and Amanda Yu
March 18, 2025
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Pitt temporarily pauses Ph.D. admissions amid potential NIH funding cuts

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
February 24, 2025
‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold
February 10, 2025
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Police, Duquesne Light report widespread power outages in Oakland

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
January 31, 2025
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump declares a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border, vows to expand fracking industry during 47th presidential inauguration

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
January 21, 2025
Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations 

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
November 19, 2024
Kamala Harris greets the crowd during her rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Kamala Harris makes final campaign stop in Pittsburgh on eve of election

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
November 5, 2024
Former president Barack Obama speaks at a Harris-Walz campaign event in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Barack Obama kicks off national ‘get out the vote’ tour at Pitt

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
October 11, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt staff votes to unionize, plans to begin bargaining with university in coming months

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 30, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Hate crime/assault reported in area of Semple and Ward 

By Abby Lipold and Spencer Levering
September 27, 2024
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 10, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 10, 2024
Students enjoy food during the Chabad barbecue at Schenley Plaza on Monday.

Pittsburgh Jewish community members gather at annual barbecue following Friday evening attack

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold
September 3, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning.

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 1, 2024
(from left to right) News Editors Spencer Levering, Briana Bindus and Abby Lipold

Meet the editors: News

By Abby Lipold, Briana Bindus, and Spencer Levering
August 27, 2024
Protestors hold signs in support of faculty unionization during a rally outside the chancellor's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt Faculty Union votes to ratify first labor contract with university

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
May 16, 2024
Pro-Palestine literature at a sit-in protest in Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

SGB releases statement in support of Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
April 28, 2024
Protestors hold signs in support of faculty unionization during a rally outside the chancellor's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt faculty union reaches agreement with university administration 

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2024
Products on sale at Forbes Street Market.

Oakland as a ‘food swamp’: Students talk food accessibility and prices at Forbes Street Market

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2024
Portrait of new Board of Trustees Vice Chancellor and Secretary Phil Bakken.

Pitt names Phil Bakken vice chancellor and secretary to Board of Trustees

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt names winners of 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2024
A T-shirt displays the logo for the 2024 Pitt Day of Giving.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, a slight increase from last year

By Abby Lipold and Ryleigh Lord
February 28, 2024
Supporters of the faculty union hold signs inside of the William Pitt Union to protest the Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 24, 2023.

A guide to ongoing negotiations between Pitt’s administration, campus union efforts

By Emma Hannan and Abby Lipold
February 23, 2024
Rep. Summer Lee and County Executive Sara Innamorato pose for a group photo during the “Green New Deal For the People Tour” on Thursday afternoon.

Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Pitt named top Fulbright producing institution for U.S. students, ninth time since 2013

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2024
Union supporters pose for a photo outside Petersen Event Center Sunday afternoon. Left to right: Sophie Esswein, Benoni Outerbridge, Steph Bohanan, Alex Dragon, Mary Anne Smith-Borneo.

Pitt Faculty Union assembles outside the Pete to advocate for higher salaries for part-time faculty

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2024
Members of Student Government Board speak during the public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Jan. 30.

SGB discusses recent ACC Advocacy Days conference, upcoming elections

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2024
Graduate workers assemble to protest in Schenley Plaza on Oct. 2, 2023.

‘We deserve to have a voice’: Pitt graduate workers assemble inside the Cathedral of Learning to demand recognition of their union

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024
Flooding at the School of Medicine in Scaife Hall on Thursday.

Frozen waterline caused burst pipe, flooding in Pitt’s Scaife Hall

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 19, 2024
Architectural rendering of the approved Pitt BioForge Biomanufacturing Center.

Ken Gabriel Announced as CEO of Pitt Bioforge

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 9, 2024
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

Group Lifestyle Balance diabetes prevention program offered free for faculty, staff through UPMC health care

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Mental health tips during finals week

Mental health tips during finals week

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Protesters gather to support Palestine inside the Cathedral of Learning Common Room on Monday afternoon.

Protestors gather in front of the Cathedral, call for a permanent ceasefire

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Starbucks workers strike during Red Cup Day on Forbes Avenue on Thursday.

‘Give us a fair contract’ : Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day in Oakland

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Speakers at the Preserving Democracy event on Wednesday.

‘Each one of us has a role to play’: Distinguished members of PA politics discuss protecting US democracy

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Brandon Tatum speaks during his event “Call Me American” hosted by Turning Point USA in O’Hara Student Center on Thursday night.

Brandon Tatum speaks at Pitt TPUSA event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Cathedral of Learning and the William Pitt Union.

Project RISHI brings support to communities in India

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Demonstrators hold signs as they rally outside the Supreme Court building during the Women's March in Washington, Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Pitt study researches impacts on reproductive health post overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Senior board member Braydan Issermoyer speaks during Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

SGB in the process of drafting open syllabus initiative proposal

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Members of Pitt's Engineers Without Borders building latrines in Bolivia this summer.

Engineers Without Borders works to aid impoverished communities

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
September 17, 2023
Lateral left hand x-ray showing fracture at the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone.

Pitt alum develops improved medical technology to heal bone fractures

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
September 10, 2023
A cart filled with lanterns at the 103rd Lantern Night on the Cathedral lawn on Sunday evening.

103rd Lantern Night has record-breaking new student attendance

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
A street in Shadyside.

Jam On Walnut returns for summer 2023

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
June 28, 2023
Nancy Gauvin, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science’s new associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion.

‘Our role is not to judge other people’: Nancy Gauvin shares plans for future DEI work as associate dean in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Kakenya Ntaiya at an event honoring her in the William Pitt Union Monday afternoon.

Distinguished Pitt scholar receives 2023 Exemplary Leader award for advocacy work in Kenya

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Will Allison, a junior political science major, founder of the Students for Sara group.

Pitt students campaign, advocate for Sara Innamorato with ‘Students for Sara’ group

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
Omar Sadr, a political science and economics researcher in the Center for Governance and Markets.

‘A sense of responsibility’: Pitt’s Afghanistan Project takes in 10 Afghan scholars

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Two shot glasses sit on a table.

‘I’m broke’: Pitt students consider ways to drink cheaply on campus

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Damon Young, right, speaks to Michael Sawyer in Alumni Hall Monday evening.

Damon Young talks Pittsburgh, writing and racial identity at Pitt event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at a CVS in Greenlawn, N.Y. Caring for a sick child has become even more stressful than usual for many U.S. parents in recent weeks due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. (AP Photo/Leon Keith)

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News
February 3, 2023
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