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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
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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.

[Photo] Protesters criticize ‘dangerous’ rhetoric at Knowles, Polumbo debate

April 19, 2023
Steffan Tripplett FEATURE

[Photo] Steffan Triplett: ‘Fearless’ writer, inspiring educator

April 13, 2023
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[Photo] Steffan Triplett: ‘Fearless’ writer, inspiring educator

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor
April 13, 2023
Melt’d on Forbes Avenue.

[Photo] ‘Like a grilled cheese, just on steroids’: Melt’d offers late-night cheesy meals

April 6, 2023
Jack Johnson, a senior English writing major, at “No Die to Time” on Sunday in the Frick Fine Arts Building.

[Photo] Pitt student hosts original sketch comedy show ‘No Die to Time’

April 4, 2023
Jack Johnson, a senior English writing major, at “No Die to Time” on Sunday in the Frick Fine Arts Building.

[Photo] Pitt student hosts original sketch comedy show ‘No Die to Time’

By Rebecca Hsu, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Quenlin Blackwell speaks to about 70 students Tuesday night in the William Pitt Union’s Assembly Room.

[Photo] Quenlin Blackwell reflects on internet comedy career during PPC, BAS event

March 1, 2023
Performance during the “Be Gay [Do Crime]” drag concert series.

[Photo] ‘Be Gay [Do Crime]’ concert series spotlights drag as an art form

February 12, 2023
A student squeezes a stress ball.

[Photo] Students prepare for finals week, share study and stress relief tips

December 7, 2022
Richard S. Galore puts on makeup backstage before Saturday’s Rainbow Alliance Drag Show in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

[Photo] Pitt Rainbow Alliance drag show celebrates LGBTQ+ self-expression, art

November 14, 2022
Richard S. Galore puts on makeup backstage before Saturday’s Rainbow Alliance Drag Show in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room.

[Photo] Pitt Rainbow Alliance drag show celebrates LGBTQ+ self-expression, art

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
The lead singer of Kicked in the Head by a Horse performs at The Deli on Friday night in Oakland.

[Photo] The Deli showcases Pittsburgh’s DIY band scene

November 10, 2022
The lead singer of Kicked in the Head by a Horse performs at The Deli on Friday night in Oakland.

[Photo] The Deli showcases Pittsburgh’s DIY band scene

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
Community members mourn the lives lost in the Tree of Life shooting during a ceremony in Schenley Park on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] ‘Their light remains here with us all’: Tree of Life victims remembered four years later

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor
October 28, 2022
A plate of breakfast foods at The Eatery.

[Photo] ‘Injustice’: Students with dietary restrictions criticize lack of options at Pitt dining halls

October 25, 2022
A crowd stands in solidarity with the people of Iran outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 24.

[Photo] ‘Be our voice’: Students protest the Iranian regime, ask for support from the Pitt community

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor
October 24, 2022
A crowd stands in solidarity with the people of Iran outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 24.

[Photo] MENASA student leaders concerned after Pitt says they have no plans to release University-wide statement on Iran

November 19, 2022
Brittany Broski speaks to a crowd of Pitt students gathered in the WPU Assembly Room on Wednesday.

[Photo] ‘We’re going back to Tumblr, bitch’: Brittany Broski talks pitfalls of online relatability culture, the power of fangirls

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer
October 21, 2022
Students wait outside of a food truck near Sutherland Drive and Terrace Street Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Local food trucks celebrate Latinx, Hispanic Heritage Month on campus

October 10, 2022
Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition protest outside of the Chancellor’s office Friday afternoon.

[Photo] Tensions escalate between Fossil Free Pitt, University amid month of student protest

October 11, 2022
Students wait outside of a food truck near Sutherland Drive and Terrace Street Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Local food trucks celebrate Latinx, Hispanic Heritage Month on campus

By Anoushka Parnerkar, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Sylvia Rhor Samneigo, a senior lecturer in the History of Art and Architecture Department and UAG director and curator, leads the ‘Object Lesson: Inuit Sculpture’ event Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Pitt launches Indigenous Cultural Festival with ‘Object Lesson: Inuit Sculpture’

By Alyssa Machi, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Becca Segal, a chemistry graduate student and CEO of FlowCellutions, explains her product, FlowCells, to two Pitt students at the Big Idea Center.

[Photo] Saxbys opens location in Big Idea Center

September 18, 2022
Students play spikeball in Schenley Plaza last month.

[Photo] Editorial | The best and worst things about this school year

April 21, 2022
Drew White, a senior majoring in supply chain management and business information systems, in the Cathedral of Learning.

[Photo] Graduating seniors say goodbye to a complicated college experience

April 19, 2022
Zoe Frantz, Annabel Summo, Meg Anderson and Ananya Pathapadu of Empower Club in the Cathedral of Learning.

[Photo] Creating safe spaces through self-care: Pitt club works to empower women

April 13, 2022
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[Photo] Danielle Andrews-Brown: Helping students grow

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer
April 10, 2022
Performers play the cello during the Cello for Charity event at Bellefield Hall on Monday night.

[Photo] Benefit concert raises money for arts education

April 5, 2022
Students play spikeball at Schenley Plaza last week.

[Photo] Spring temperatures bring spikeball back to the outdoors

March 30, 2022
Indya Moore speaks to a crowd gathered at David Lawrence Hall as part of a Rainbow Alliance event on Friday.

[Photo] Indya Moore brings advice, optimism to Rainbow Alliance event

March 27, 2022
Indya Moore speaks to a crowd gathered at David Lawrence Hall as part of a Rainbow Alliance event on Friday.

[Photo] Indya Moore brings advice, optimism to Rainbow Alliance event

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer
March 27, 2022
Gussy’s Bagels & Deli on Fifth Avenue.

[Photo] Staff Picks | Pittsburgh’s best breakfast spots

March 23, 2022
The outside of 5801 Video Lounge & Bar in Shadyside.

[Photo] 5801 Video Lounge & Bar offers safe space for LGBTQ+ community, allies

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
The Global Hub in Posvar hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Gaeltact on Thursday.

[Photo] Irish Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with pop-up Gaeltacht at Global Hub

March 17, 2022
The Global Hub in Posvar hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Gaeltact on Thursday.

[Photo] Irish Club celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with pop-up Gaeltacht at Global Hub

By Patrick Swain, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Olivia Golden, a first-year communications major.

[Photo] Students appreciate, enjoy spring break despite lingering COVID-19 worries

March 14, 2022
Olivia Golden, a first-year communications major.

[Photo] Students appreciate, enjoy spring break despite lingering COVID-19 worries

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Zach Hartman, a computer engineering and classics major, nationality room tour guide and the Quo Vadis president in the Cathedral of Learning’s Polish nationality room on Monday.

[Photo] Nationality Room tour guides gain cultural, educational experience

March 1, 2022
Olivia Ivatts, junior sociology major and assistant station manager, left, and Elizabeth Sidelnikov, junior engineering major and student engineer, at WPTS Radio during the 24-hour winter marathon from Friday to Saturday.

[Photo] Inside WPTS Radio’s 24-hour broadcast

February 28, 2022
Attendees at Wednesday’s MLK Social Justice Symposium at the University Club.

[Photo] MLK Social Justice Symposium highlights the meaning of privilege

February 24, 2022
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