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

Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor

All content by Alexandra Ross
Katz Graduate School of Business.

MSU left Pitt in the dark on professor’s past misconduct

By Alexandra Ross and Alex Walters
May 1, 2023
The Senate Council meeting on Thursday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses recent public safety concerns

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2023
A protestor walks past a smoke bomb outside of the O'Hara Student Center on Tuesday evening during the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus.

Protesters criticize ‘dangerous’ rhetoric at Knowles, Polumbo debate

By Spencer Levering and Alexandra Ross
April 19, 2023
A protest outside O'Hara Student Center ahead of the Michael Knowles debate.

Police say ‘public safety emergency’ at O’Hara resolved after protest of Michael Knowles event

By Alexandra Ross and Rebecca Johnson
April 18, 2023
Professor Deirdre McCloskey.

Status of ‘transgenderism and womanhood’ debate at Pitt uncertain after participant drops out

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2023
A concept rendering of an entrance to the planned Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center.

City Planning Commission approves Victory Heights project

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
April 6, 2023
Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is 'unfounded'

Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is ‘unfounded’

By Alexandra Ross and Rebecca Johnson
March 29, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gainey challenges UPMC, Pitt property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2023
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

Controversial Turning Point, College Republicans events not funded by University

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2023
Riley Gaines speaks in the O’Hara Ballroom on Monday evening.

‘Spiritual warfare’: Riley Gaines speaks against trans women in women’s sports at on-campus event

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2023
The Cathedral of Learning.

Eight projects to receive funding in next phase of Pitt Seed competition

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 23, 2023
Two students from the College Democrats and College Republicans debate in the William Pitt Union Monday night.

College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, drag bans and health care

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 21, 2023
Attack on Titan season 3 poster.

Panther Channel | Attack on Titan, Reservation Dogs and Severance

By Sinead McDevitt, Kelly Xiong, and Alexandra Ross
March 16, 2023
Attendees march Downtown during the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March & Parade on Saturday, June 4.

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns Pitt for ‘transphobic’ events

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2023
Adam Leibovich speaks in Posvar Hall.

Adam Leibovich gives first ‘vision talk’ for DSAS, CGS dean position

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2023
James Barr von Oehsen has been named the director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.

James Barr von Oehsen named director of Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 12, 2023
Provost Ann Cudd, pictured at a Student Government Board meeting on Oct. 24, 2018.

Ann Cudd appointed president of Portland State University

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2023
Katz Graduate School of Business.

Report finds Pitt business professor engaged in ‘non-consensual sexual contact’ at previous Michigan State job

By Rebecca Johnson and Alexandra Ross
March 3, 2023
Closed sign posted on the Panther Pit.

Panther Pit to reopen after resolving most health code violations

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2023
Halket Street in Oakland.

City Council approves Oakland zoning changes

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2023
Pitt police chief James Loftus.

Pitt police reviews protocol for campus shooting scenarios after Michigan State shooting

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2023
Halket Street in Oakland.

Controversial Oakland rezoning plan gets preliminary approval

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2023
Clyde Wilson Pickett gives the opening remarks at “A Night of Celebration: Honoring the Heroes of Black Resistance” on Wednesday evening.

Pitt honors ‘heroes of Black resistance’ at Black History Month celebration

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 24, 2023
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority issued a precautionary boil water advisory Sunday morning for 12 neighborhoods, including South Oakland.

South Oakland boil water advisory lifted

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2023
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority issued a precautionary boil water advisory Sunday morning for 12 neighborhoods, including South Oakland.

Boil water advisory issued in South Oakland

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2023
The entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

Pitt Eats announces major renovations of The Eatery

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2023
The Cathedral of Learning.

Abuse of corpse case against Pitt student to proceed to Court of Common Pleas

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2023
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Gallagher reflects on time as chancellor, changing world of higher education

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2023
The underside of the Charles Anderson Bridge.

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge closes to vehicular traffic

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2023
A street sign for Atwood Street in Oakland.

Margs no more: Mad Mex Oakland closes indefinitely, cites ‘staffing struggles’

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

City to review Pitt, UPMC property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2023
The outside of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop on Forbes Avenue after it closed.

Cheesy new Oakland restaurant could open as sub franchise goes underwater

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2023
Pitt students embrace during a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning in October.

‘I’ve reached out numerous times’: Student leaders disappointed with University communication on campus sexual violence

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
The Pitt News faculty adviser Harry Kloman sits in The Pitt News office reading a paper from 1997.

Longtime news adviser to retire after 25 years at The Pitt News

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
A COVID-19 test from 2020.

Influenza more ‘prevalent,’ ‘severe’ than usual on Pitt’s campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Z-Library shutdown ends years of free, but illegal, college textbook access

Z-Library shutdown ends years of free, but illegal, college textbook access

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

Pitt students say youth vote boosted Democrats in midterm elections

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
This combination of photos shows Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, left, and Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, right.

‘Midterms are just as important’: Pitt students discuss Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
The logo of Pitt College Republicans.

Inflation trumps abortion for College Republicans when choosing candidates in midterm election

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Josh Shapiro speaks with Pitt students in Nordy’s Place on Thursday.

‘Here to say thank you’: Shapiro visits Pitt students on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Students gather at a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday on Oct 7.

Pitt hosts student town hall to discuss safety, sexual assault on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Pitt students protesting sexual violence on campus disrupt the Pitt Band snake event at the Cathedral of Learning on October 7.

‘Chaotic,’ ‘triggering’: Pitt band, protestors address Cathedral of Learning demonstration

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
A Pitt student speaks at a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

‘We demand change’: Students protest sexual assault on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Rep. Summer Lee, right, speaks to students gathered in a Barco Law building classroom on Thursday evening.

‘Our words are not matching our actions’: Summer Lee critiques Democratic party during Pitt visit

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Verne M. Willaman Gateway to the Sciences on Penn State’s campus.

Pennsylvania colleges relax rules, emphasize vaccinations in ‘new phase’ of pandemic

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher smiles during an interview in the Cathedral of Learning.

Gallagher touts 53% increase in first-year Pitt applications at Board of Trustees meeting

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Protestors gather around a totem pole carved by the Lummi House of Tears Carvers during a climate protest in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.

Oakland climate strike protests ‘false’ clean energy solutions

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt reduces isolation housing capacity to 25 beds

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
A pile of cash.

Pitt students, alumni react to student loan debt forgiveness plan

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Students moving into Litchfield Towers, the largest cluster of dorms on Pitt's main campus, ahead of the new academic year during August 2022.

Medical emergencies, mac-and-cheese mishaps and elevator rescues: Pitt dorms draw city services, but should the University help fund them?

By Punya Bhasin, Alexandra Ross, Emma Folts, and Charlie Wolfson
August 31, 2022
Frances Warde Hall on Carlow University’s campus.

‘Not on campus, on another campus’: About 130 Pitt first-years to live in Carlow University dorms this academic year

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
August 25, 2022
Drew White, a senior majoring in supply chain management and business information systems, in the Cathedral of Learning.

Graduating seniors say goodbye to a complicated college experience

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Tymofiy Mylovanov, an associate professor of economics at Pitt.

Pitt professor Tymofiy Mylovanov helps Ukraine ‘move into the future’

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Destiny Mann, left, and Angela Davis at a webinar hosted by Pitt’s Black Action Society on Monday night.

‘A symbol of activism’: Black Action Society hosts conversation with Angela Davis

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
A Black Action Society T-shirt.

Black Action Society calls for better communication on 2020 demands

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer
April 3, 2022
‘Not soon enough’: Fossil Free Pitt criticizes Pitt climate action plan

‘Not soon enough’: Fossil Free Pitt criticizes Pitt climate action plan

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream on Atwood Street in Oakland.

Dave & Andy’s voted best ice cream in 2022 ‘Best Of’ survey

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
A bartender holds up drinks at Hemingway's Cafe.

Oakland bars ‘getting back into the groove’ after COVID-19 restrictions lifted

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Swanson School of Engineering’s Office of Diversity held a panel discussion on Tuesday with Pitt alumni titled, “The Blue, Gold & Black: A Reflection on Engineering Experience at Pitt” in celebration of Black History Month.

Black engineering alumni discuss highs, lows of Pitt experience

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Zach Conley, a junior marketing major who lived in isolation housing for two days, stands on Atwood Street in South Oakland.

Students in Pitt isolation housing describe maintenance, communication issues

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Robin Higgins studies in the William Pitt Union on Thursday afternoon.

Students nervous, excited as Pitt starts in-person classes

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
The Senate Budget Policies Committee discussed Pitt’s salary appeals policy, Budget ReSTART and the role of Planning and Budgeting Committees under the University’s new budget model at Friday’s meeting.

Senate committee discusses salary appeals, vision for new budget model

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
January 23, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Students reflect on online start to the spring semester

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Jason Buffer, left, and Shalini Jose, graduate students in the School of Medicine’s biomedical masters program, study for their biochemistry final in Hillman Library on Friday evening.

‘100% in favor’: Professors embrace in-person finals season

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
A crowd gathered under the tent at Schenley Plaza at a rally for abortion rights on Wednesday evening.

Students hold rally for abortion rights as Supreme Court considers overturning Roe

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
Fans cheer at the Pitt vs. UMass game on Sept. 4.

‘They represent all of us’: Pitt community hopes for ACC championship title

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
November 30, 2021
The entrance to The Eatery in the basement of Litchfield Towers.

Eatery dishwasher back in service, students still using plastic utensils

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Isabella Veneris is a junior political science and English literature double major, as well as a fellow on Ed Gainey’s mayoral campaign team.

‘You’ve got to be personable’: Pitt students canvass for Gainey across Pittsburgh

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
Researchers and professors from across all Pitt campuses have voted to form a faculty union, according to a copy of an election returns document obtained by The Pitt News.

Pitt faculty vote to form union by wide margin

By Rebecca Johnson, Martha Layne, Jon Moss, and Alexandra Ross
October 19, 2021
Gracelyn Mauro is a sophomore psychology major and a patient care technician at UPMC Presbyterian.

Student health care workers discuss job joys, difficulties amid pandemic

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
Pitt stores COVID-19 vaccination records in an electronic health record system designed for colleges and universities. Student affairs spokesperson Janine Fisher said a small number of trained Pitt staff access the information.

Pitt’s COVID-19 vaccination data privacy, explained

By Alexandra Ross, For The Pitt News
September 30, 2021
The Pitt Alumni Association will hold a variety of in-person and online events for Homecoming this year.

‘Feels like home’: Pitt hosts first in-person homecoming since 2019

By Alexandra Ross, For The Pitt News
September 21, 2021
John Wallace began as the interim director of the Center on Race and Social Problems in July.

John Wallace to ‘elevate and celebrate’ CRSP as new interim director

By Alexandra Ross, For The Pitt News
September 16, 2021
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