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

Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief

Janine Faust is the managing editor of The Pitt News and will graduate in April 2020 with a degree in nonfiction English writing and a certificate in digital media. She joined The Pitt News in September 2016 as a news writer and has also served as assistant news editor. Faust is from Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She plans to pursue a career in journalism after graduating.

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PittCoVacc, the potential vaccine against COVID-19. Photo via UPMC

Pitt researchers unveil potential COVID-19 vaccine

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
April 2, 2020
There was a heavy police presence in the area with caution tape surrounding the property.

Former Pitt student killed in Wednesday morning shooting on Meyran

By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
April 1, 2020
The Quarantine Cookbook: Frying up my mother’s pfannkuchen

The Quarantine Cookbook: Frying up my mother’s pfannkuchen

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
March 24, 2020
The University’s first documented COVID-19 case emerged from a student living in Holland Hall.

Pitt to not publicly announce future COVID-19 cases due to community spread

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
March 23, 2020
Student residents reflect on early exodus from campus housing

Student residents reflect on early exodus from campus housing

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
March 18, 2020
University postpones spring commencement ceremony

University postpones spring commencement ceremony

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 17, 2020
Dine-in services shutdown has Oakland restaurant owners worried

Dine-in services shutdown has Oakland restaurant owners worried

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 cancels several events on campus

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 15, 2020

Letter from the Editor: The Pitt News is still publishing daily, but only online

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
March 15, 2020
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

County officials announce two COVID-19 cases in City

By Janine Faust, Jon Moss, and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 14, 2020
Fossil Free Pitt ends occupation of Cathedral

Fossil Free Pitt ends occupation of Cathedral

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
March 4, 2020
Chancellor Gallagher spoke with the State Senate Appropriations Committee in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Gallagher advocates for more state funding in next fiscal year

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh
March 4, 2020
The Fossil Free Pitt Coalition’s occupation of the Cathedral of Learning lobby began last Friday at noon.

Live blog: Fossil Free Pitt Coalition’s sit-in in the Cathedral of Learning

By Jon Moss, Janine Faust, Elise Roessner, and Benjamin Nigrosh
February 25, 2020
Members and allies of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition began a 24/7 sit-in in the Cathedral of Learning on Feb. 21. Joy Cao | Staff Photographer

Fossil Free kicks off Cathedral sit-in demanding vote on divestment

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
February 21, 2020
Pitt instructs students, employees to cancel China travel plans in wake of outbreak

Pitt instructs students, employees to cancel China travel plans in wake of outbreak

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
January 31, 2020
Pitt student dead after being hit by Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue

Pitt student dead after being hit by Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue

By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
January 18, 2020
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke. (TPN File photo)

Pitt to announce plans for Victory Heights

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
January 13, 2020
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Pitt police seeking suspect for burglary on Semple

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
December 28, 2019
Market Central now serves expanded halal food options between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Magellan’s food station.

Pitt answers call for new halal food option

By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
November 21, 2019

Death of Pitt student confirmed

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
November 19, 2019
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Crime alert issued after South Oakland burglary

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
November 16, 2019
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Crime alert issued after two South Oakland robberies

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
November 9, 2019
The Pitt News wins 13 collegiate journalism awards

The Pitt News wins 13 collegiate journalism awards

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
October 11, 2019
The Pennsylvania Labor Review Board has determined that the University engaged in unfair labor practices during the grad student union election last spring.

PLRB rules Pitt committed unfair labor practices, orders new grad union election

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
September 18, 2019
Telmar Palmer was charged earlier this month with invasion of privacy and attempted indecent assault.

Man charged after attempting to film men in Pitt bathrooms

By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
September 12, 2019
The change will affect many student organizations at Pitt.

New guideline may remove “Pitt,” “Panther” from student group names

By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
August 30, 2019
Janine Faust, editor-in-chief of The Pitt News for the 2019-20 academic year.

Letter from the editor: Welcome back! Here’s what’s in store.

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
August 21, 2019
Criminal complaint charges Pitt student with ethnic intimidation, making terroristic threats

Criminal complaint charges Pitt student with ethnic intimidation, making terroristic threats

By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
July 30, 2019
Labor Department audit identifies recordkeeping, faculty recruiting violations

Labor Department audit identifies recordkeeping, faculty recruiting violations

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher talks to members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition at Pitt's winter Board of Trustees Meeting at the William Pitt Union on February 24. | Stephen Caruso

Report examining socially responsible investing at Pitt released

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 19, 2019
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Stands 535' Tall. The tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere. Construction begain in 1926 and was opened for classes in 1931. Very cool building and a number POV's to shoot this from so I will be exploring it further in future visits.

Pitt suing sports marketing company for $3.6 million

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 18, 2019
SkyVue apartments on Forbes Avenue.

Skyvue Apartments cited in July fire safety inspection

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 17, 2019
The Pitt student leaders’ letter to administrators calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak.

Student, Pitt leaders to meet to strengthen student code of conduct

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 12, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) stands for a picture with supporters at a roundtable discussion on healthcare in Oakland July 11. | Janine Faust, contributing editor

Gillibrand discusses health care, labor rights in Oakland

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 11, 2019
Photo from Pittsburgh Public Safety Media Blotter

Police seeking public’s help in Oakland investigation

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 8, 2019
The Pitt student leaders’ letter to administrators calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak.

Provost, dean of students respond to letter calling for student expulsion

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 6, 2019
Student organizations call for expulsion of Pitt student who sent violent, racist threats

Student organizations call for expulsion of Pitt student who sent violent, racist threats

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 5, 2019
SkyVue apartments on Forbes Avenue.

Skyvue residents return after month-long displacement

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 3, 2019
Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages

Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 1, 2019
Pitt’s Investment Committee approved a new spending policy that increases the amount of University funding directly supporting financial aid.

New Pitt spending policy increases support for financial aid

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 25, 2019
Students walk across Forbes Avenue. (TPN File photo)

Milling, paving operations to affect Oakland traffic

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
June 20, 2019
The 14-floor building, geared towards students and young professionals, opened in summer 2016 and features about 400 apartments. Madison Holden / Staff Photographer.

Pitt students couch-surfing after SkyVue electrical fire

By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
June 6, 2019
Richard Lomotey was charged with a total of six counts of harassment, kidnapping and false imprisonment on May 11.

Former Pitt professor now charged with kidnapping third woman

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
May 20, 2019
Telmar Palmer was charged Sept. 1 with invasion of privacy and attempted indecent assault.

Gunshots fired into office of Michael Rosfeld’s attorney

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
March 23, 2019
Students wait in line to vote in the 2018 midterm election at the Posvar Hall polling location.

Volunteers encourage student voting on campus

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
November 6, 2018
A Department of Motor Vehicles ID picture of Robert Bowers, the suspect of the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue during a baby naming ceremony in Pittsburgh, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles)

Suspect in Tree of Life massacre pleads not guilty

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
November 1, 2018
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark from Air Force One in Coraopolis, Pa. around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

President Trump arrives in Pittsburgh in wake of Tree of Life shooting

By Janine Faust and Hannah Schneider
October 30, 2018
Police believe that Darby used a claw type hammer and two stainless steel knives to kill Sheykhet. (Courtesy of Pittsburgh Police)

Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of Pitt student

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
October 17, 2018
Pitt grad student union organizers, in conjunction with United Steelworkers, projected their campaign logo on the Cathedral last year.

Graduate students make their case for unionization

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor
October 9, 2018
(Illustration by Daniel Walsh | Staff Illustrator)

State should step up to address rising tuition

By Janine Faust, Opinions Editor
August 20, 2018
Students and community members marched in protest of police brutality Friday afternoon. (Photo and Video by Christian Snyder | Contributing Editor)

Students demand disarmament

By Janine Faust, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2017
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