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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

Adrienne Cahillane, Multimedia Editor

All content by Adrienne Cahillane
A student boards a PRT bus.

Students bring up safety, accessibility concerns amid proposed PRT funding cuts 

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
April 6, 2025
Democrat Patrick Francis and Republican Sumay Sethial shake hands before the Pitt College Democrats vs. Republicans Debate hosted by BRIDGE.

College Democrats and Republicans debate pressing political topics

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
April 1, 2025
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘We just deserve better’: Pitt service workers frustrated with wage uncertainty amid union negotiations

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
February 25, 2025
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub, located near Nordenberg Hall.

How to stay healthy this winter, according to director of Student Health Services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
January 13, 2025
A 61B bus at a stop on Forbes Avenue.

Proposed PRT changes aim to make Oakland a ‘major transit hub’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
October 15, 2024
Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

Students, community members protest to mark one year of Israel-Hamas war

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
October 9, 2024
Windows of the storefront where the Super Clips on Forbes Avenue used to be.

Increases in rent, traffic contribute to recent spike in Oakland restaurant turnover

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
October 8, 2024
A lanternfly swatter in Roc’s mouth.

Pitt biology professor discusses declining lanternfly population

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
September 30, 2024
Pitt students dance.

Dance minor here to stay within the School of Education

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
September 20, 2024
A voter registration table with signs encouraging people to register to vote.

Voter registration groups share campus canvassing experiences

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
September 18, 2024
Trees on the Cathedral lawn.

Fall foliage in Western PA not impacted by summer heat, Pennsylvania Department of Forestry says

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
September 16, 2024
The Eatery during renovations.

Students share first impressions of newly renovated Eatery

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor
August 27, 2024
Pitt upperclassmen share tips for academics and food recommendations

Pitt upperclassmen share tips for academics and food recommendations

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
August 23, 2024
The Picklesburgh "flying pickle" at PPG Plaza

Pitt students reflect on their summers

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
August 22, 2024
A Pitt student rides a bike down Fifth Avenue on a cloudy summer day on campus.

“Lively” and “Vibrant”: Students enjoy spending summer in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
June 19, 2024
Paraphernalia at Student Government Board’s reproductive health event in response to Turning Point USA speaker Kristin Hawkins in the William Pitt Union on Wednesday afternoon.

Student groups host reproductive health event in response to Turning Point USA speaker Kristan Hawkins

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer 
April 19, 2024
Katie Fitzpatrick, vice president of initiatives, speaks at the Student Government Board public meeting at Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

SGB reviews fall budgets, votes on resolution 

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts protestor rights town hall, introduces new resolution

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Henry Cohen, from College Democrats at Pitt, and Josh Minsky, from College Republicans at Pitt, debate a range of political topics at an event hosted by Bridge Pittsburgh on Tuesday night in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

Bridge Pittsburgh hosts second annual debate between Pitt College Democrats, Republicans

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
The newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall on Friday morning.

Carnegie Music Hall reopens after eight month renovation

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Members of Student Government Board speak during their public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts general education town hall

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer 
March 20, 2024
The celebration of Mildred Miller Posvar’s life in Heinz Memorial Chapel on Sunday afternoon.

Family and Pitt community celebrate Mildred Miller Posvar’s life

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Reproductive health products are displayed on a table for the Pittsburgh Reproductive Justice convention.

Student organization hosts reproductive justice convention

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Members of The Blank Slate, led by President-elect Sarah Mayer (center), celebrate the election results during Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces election results

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with Pitt students in Nordy’s Place on Oct. 27, 2022.

A look into Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal, new plans for higher education

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
The Board of Trustees meeting in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Thursday afternoon.

Board of Trustees discusses shifts on the board, state plans to reduce tuition costs

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
An interactive kiosk on the fifth floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

‘Astonishing’: Projects in Digital Composition students create kiosks for showcase

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
An electric vehicle charging station outside the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland.

Pitt adds more electric vehicle chargers on campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
The panther statue outside the William Pitt Union wears a Pitt Votes t-shirt in honor of Election Day on Tuesday.

SGB’s proposal for asynchronous classes on Election Day nearing approval

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
January 25, 2024
A view of the Landside Terminal of the Pittsburgh International Airport in July 2011.

‘Absolutely awesome’: Frontier Airlines to offer $19 flights to Philadelphia starting in May

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
Students speak at the Student Government Board meeting Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses upcoming meeting with Provost Bonner, student activities fee

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Members of Panther Racing speak during Tuesday night’s SGB meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses well-being memo, transportation

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Sherry Sykes (diplomat-in-residence, left), Damon Young (writer-in-residence, center) and Morgan Overton (artist-in-residence, right) pose for a photo.

Inaugural Experts-in-Residence Program brings Damon Young to campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
A student speaks during the Student Government Board public meeting this Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses new bill, in-state tuition

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Residential buildings on Joe Hammer Square in South Oakland.

Students, SGB share tips for finding housing in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
SGB President Ryan Young speaks during the board’s public meeting on Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses Experience Pitt, Hillman construction

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
A “kidnapped” poster for a young baby sits at the head of a staged shabbat table in Schenley Plaza this weekend to raise awareness for the Israeli hostage crisis in Gaza.

Shabbat table display set up to honor hostages in Gaza

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses provost search, AEDs and Democracy Week

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Six new classes approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements

Six new classes approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Members of Student Government Board speak during a Mental Health Town Hall on Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB hosts Mental Health Town Hall at weekly meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
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
Members of the Student Government Board applaud during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

Student Government Board introduces new resolution in support of faculty union

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Board members speak during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB met with Chancellor Joan Gabel, discussed Plan for Pitt

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
A van sits outside the Cathedral of Learning advertising free condoms and Plan B.

Cruising around Pittsburgh: Autonomous Body Shop van promotes reproductive health

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

‘Silly’ and ‘Upsetting’: Chicken restaurants take over Forbes and Fifth

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
The Pitt News logo carved on a pumpkin.

SGB votes on allocations bill, discusses student services

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
The Cathedral of Learning.

Students discuss navigating the ‘Red Zone’ on college campuses

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
A member of Delta Sigma Pi speaks to the student government board during Tuesday night’s public meeting.

SGB discusses allocations, reproductive health on campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
A “Sundae Funday” ice cream cone at Millie's.

Millie’s partners with UPMC and Kenny Pickett to introduce limited-time flavor

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Members of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center during the Mini Powwow in Schenley Plaza on Wednesday.

‘It’s a history’: Local Indigenous community reflects on significance of Schenley powwow

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Board members discuss allocation requests during the Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday evening.

SGB discusses allocations improvements, renovations on Forbes Avenue

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Winning candidates, supporters and board members celebrate after the Student Government Board announced election results at their meeting on March 21, 2023.

Q&A: Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government Board

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Members of the Student Government Board applaud during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses single use plastics, new committees at weekly meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
In this Sept. 9, 2017 photo, a rat looks for food in a trash can on the corner of Otis PIace NW and Georgia Avenue NW in the Park View neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

Trash, mice in South Oakland present challenges for residents

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 7, 2023
Members of the Korea Student Association speak to the Student Government Board during their weekly public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Sept. 5.

Student Government Board convenes for first meeting of the school year

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
The entrance of the newly renovated and redesigned Market at Towers featuring contactless payment technology.

Market at Towers to debut Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ technology

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
A bulletin board outside of the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center.

Lesser known clubs and centers to join at Pitt

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
August 16, 2023
A proposed view from the Frick Park Trail of the new Fern Hollow Bridge shown at Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition’s community meeting on Sept. 8, 2022.

Proposed apartment complex on vacant Irish Center Site evokes community frustration

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
July 12, 2023
Curator Akemi May at a special preview of “Imprinting in Their Time” before the exhibition’s opening on Friday at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Carnegie Museum debuts Japanese printmaking exhibit

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
July 12, 2023
A view of the Cathedral of Learning.

Gallagher gives final report as Chancellor at Board of Trustees meeting

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
June 28, 2023
Attendees at the Carnegie Museum of Art's Inside Out: Opening Celebration on Thursday June 15.

‘Camaraderie and joy’: The Carnegie Museum launches its summer ‘Inside Out’ series

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
June 21, 2023
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

‘Inconvenient’ and ‘unnecessary’: Eatery closure over the summer presents challenges for students staying on campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
June 14, 2023
Attendees at the Three Rivers Arts Festival at Point State Park on June 9, 2021.

‘A Pittsburgh Tradition’: Three Rivers Arts Festival brings art and live music to Fort Duquesne Boulevard

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
June 14, 2023
Ambassador Radovan Javorcik (left) and Michal Fedák (right) the Slovak Republic’s state secretary in the ministry of education, science, research and sport, talk about a small box of rocks and minerals in the Czechoslovakian nationality room in the Cathedral of Learning on Thursday.

‘Truly magnificent’: Slovakian Ambassador to the United States tours Czechoslovak Nationality Room

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
June 7, 2023
The outside of the former Mad Mex, located at 370 Atwood St.

New Restaurant, Pilez, to open in former Mad Mex space

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Students and community members gathered for the Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March through campus on Sunday.

Students unite against sexual violence during ‘Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Lita Brillman, a student in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, outside of the William Pitt Union.

GSPIA student Lita Brillman campaigns for City Council

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Pamela’s Diner on Forbes Avenue in Oakland.

Pamela’s Diner voted ‘Best Breakfast’ in The Pitt News’ survey

By Adrienne Cahillane, For The Pitt News
March 23, 2023
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