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

Kieran Mclean, Staff Writer

All content by Kieran Mclean
From left, Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Roman Griffin Davis in a scene from the WWII satirical film Jojo Rabbit.

“Jojo Rabbit” says nothing new about Nazis

November 5, 2019
The new movie “Joker” explores the origins of the popular character.

Review: “Joker?” I barely know her!

October 10, 2019
Senior English writing major Lorenzo Disilvio performs at Pitt Program Council’s “So You Think You’re Funny” comedy competition Wednesday night.

Hambone’s a comedy springboard for student comics

December 6, 2018
Community activist Leon Ford (right) speaks with supporters at his campaign kick-off at East Liberty’s Repair the World co-working space.

Leon Ford announces run for Pittsburgh City Council

November 12, 2018
A protester stands across the taped-off crime scene at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Trump’s visit inspires community protests

October 31, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winner Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah speaks Wednesday evening at Heinz Chapel about the omission of black writers’ creative works throughout history. (Photo by David Donlick | Staff Photographer)

Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah speaks at Heinz Chapel

September 27, 2018
Atwood Street’s Bootleggers is a popular bar among students during the school year.

Changing seasons means more sales for Oakland businesses

September 11, 2018
Rosa Davis currently serves as executive director of POWER, a women’s addiction treatment center based in western Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of Rosa Davis)

Rosa Davis offers POWER to women in recovery

September 5, 2018
SGB Vice President Jahari Mercer answers a student’s question at Tuesday night’s SGB Open House. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

SGB opens year with open house

August 29, 2018
Thriftsburgh made more than $5,500 in profit at Sunday’s rummage sale, selling primarily household items and clothing. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Thriftsburgh returns to save students money

August 28, 2018
Darnika Reed, 38, of Wilkins Township speaks at the hearing. “It’s still police brutality if it’s in khakis and a polo shirt,” she said. (Photo by Kieran Mclean | Contributing Writer)

Pittsburgh area school to keep controversial cops

August 27, 2018
Chance licks his owner after passing the therapy dog certification test Aug. 11. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Therapy dogs bring contentment and comfort to campus

August 20, 2018
A Pittsburgh resident speaks against the UPMC Mercy Expansion at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Council passed a motion to let the hospital expand shortly afterwards.

UPMC Mercy expansion approved after community voices opposition

August 9, 2018
Over 150 people gathered at Pittsburgh City Council to voice their concerns surrounding UPMC Mercys planned expansion, which comes as part of the hospital systems $2 billion plan to construct three new hospitals around the City.

Community speaks out against Mercy Hospital expansion

July 18, 2018
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