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Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief

Abby is a senior studying English Writing and Economics. As Editor-In-Chief, she is responsible for managing and editing all published content, including articles and photographs by News, Sports, Culture, Opinions, and Visuals. She works closely with the Managing Editor to oversee the daily operations of the newspaper and acts as a leader for the student-run editorial board.

All content by Abby Lipold

More than 300,000 attendees flock to the North Shore for Night One of the 2026 NFL Draft

By Abby Lipold, Grace Longworth, Kyra McCague, Naomi Weiss, Sarah George, and Madeline Ward
April 23, 2026

Perpetrators of September 2024 attack facing federal hate crime and obstruction of justice charges

By Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2026

Students evacuated from residences on Juliet Street during SWAT standoff

By Abby Lipold, Naomi Weiss, and Kyra McCague
February 25, 2026

Update: Incident on Juliet Street resolved early Wednesday morning

By Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2026

National Weather Service issues severe weather advisory for Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

By Abby Lipold and Courtney Nealon
January 27, 2026

Pitt, Allegheny County Emergency Services urge Oakland residents to stay at home in wake of winter storm

By Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2026

‘We’ve had to tighten our belts’: Chancellor Gabel reflects on first two years at Pitt

By Abby Lipold, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2025

Meet the Editors | The Chiefs

By Abby Lipold and Grace Longworth
September 17, 2025

Update: Parents of Sudiksha Konanki believe their daughter drowned, person of interest granted leave to return to the U.S.

By Abby Lipold and Amanda Yu
March 18, 2025

Pitt temporarily pauses Ph.D. admissions amid potential NIH funding cuts

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
February 24, 2025

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold
February 10, 2025

Pitt Police, Duquesne Light report widespread power outages in Oakland

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
January 31, 2025

Trump declares a national emergency at the Southern U.S. border, vows to expand fracking industry during 47th presidential inauguration

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
January 21, 2025

Oakland restaurant Pizza Romano cited for health code violations

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
November 19, 2024

Kamala Harris makes final campaign stop in Pittsburgh on eve of election

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
November 5, 2024

Barack Obama kicks off national ‘get out the vote’ tour at Pitt

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
October 11, 2024

Pitt staff votes to unionize, plans to begin bargaining with university in coming months

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 30, 2024

Hate crime/assault reported in area of Semple and Ward

By Abby Lipold and Spencer Levering
September 27, 2024

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 11, 2024

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 10, 2024

Pittsburgh Jewish community members gather at annual barbecue following Friday evening attack

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold
September 3, 2024

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
September 1, 2024

Meet the editors: News

By Abby Lipold, Briana Bindus, and Spencer Levering
August 27, 2024

Pitt Faculty Union votes to ratify first labor contract with university

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
May 16, 2024

SGB releases statement in support of Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment

By Abby Lipold, News Editor
April 29, 2024

Pitt faculty union reaches agreement with university administration

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2024

Oakland as a ‘food swamp’: Students talk food accessibility and prices at Forbes Street Market

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2024

Pitt names Phil Bakken vice chancellor and secretary to Board of Trustees

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2024

Pitt names winners of 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2024

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, a slight increase from last year

By Abby Lipold and Ryleigh Lord
February 28, 2024

A guide to ongoing negotiations between Pitt’s administration, campus union efforts

By Emma Hannan and Abby Lipold
February 23, 2024

Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2024

Pitt named top Fulbright producing institution for U.S. students, ninth time since 2013

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2024

Pitt Faculty Union assembles outside the Pete to advocate for higher salaries for part-time faculty

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2024

SGB discusses recent ACC Advocacy Days conference, upcoming elections

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2024

‘We deserve to have a voice’: Pitt graduate workers assemble inside the Cathedral of Learning to demand recognition of their union

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024

Frozen waterline caused burst pipe, flooding in Pitt’s Scaife Hall

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 19, 2024

Ken Gabriel Announced as CEO of Pitt Bioforge

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor
January 9, 2024

Group Lifestyle Balance diabetes prevention program offered free for faculty, staff through UPMC health care

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023

Mental health tips during finals week

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

Protestors gather in front of the Cathedral, call for a permanent ceasefire

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

‘Give us a fair contract’ : Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day in Oakland

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023

‘Each one of us has a role to play’: Distinguished members of PA politics discuss protecting US democracy

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

Brandon Tatum speaks at Pitt TPUSA event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023

Project RISHI brings support to communities in India

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023

Pitt study researches impacts on reproductive health post overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023

SGB in the process of drafting open syllabus initiative proposal

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

Engineers Without Borders works to aid impoverished communities

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
September 17, 2023

$Lateral left hand x-ray showing fracture at the neck of the fifth metacarpal bone.$

Pitt alum develops improved medical technology to heal bone fractures

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
September 10, 2023

103rd Lantern Night has record-breaking new student attendance

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023

Jam On Walnut returns for summer 2023

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
June 28, 2023

‘Our role is not to judge other people’: Nancy Gauvin shares plans for future DEI work as associate dean in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023

Distinguished Pitt scholar receives 2023 Exemplary Leader award for advocacy work in Kenya

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023

Pitt students campaign, advocate for Sara Innamorato with ‘Students for Sara’ group

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023

‘A sense of responsibility’: Pitt’s Afghanistan Project takes in 10 Afghan scholars

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023

‘I’m broke’: Pitt students consider ways to drink cheaply on campus

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023

Damon Young talks Pittsburgh, writing and racial identity at Pitt event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023

Cold and flu medication in short supply

By Abby Lipold, For The Pitt News
February 3, 2023