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

Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor

All content by Colm Slevin
The School of Pharmacy in Salk Hall.

‘They don’t have responses’: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
Amy Flick poses for a photo inside the Cathedral of Learning.

Amy Flick: An advocate who makes sure her students ‘retain their dignity’

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)

Pro-Palestine organizations hold die-in outside Cathedral, Bigelow Boulevard

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Melanie Good and Eric Swanson pose for a photo in front of Allen Hall.

‘I’d love for Bigfoot to exist. He seems like he’d be great at a party’: New course module helps students analyze pseudoscientific claims

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
The interior of Hemingway’s Cafe in Oakland.

‘This is not the same at all’: An oral history of Hemingway’s Cafe

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Members of Pitt’s space initiative pose for a photo in Allegheny Observatory.

Pitt space initiative joins Keystone Space collaborative

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
Flower bouquets at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Students celebrate all types of love this Valentine’s Day

By Ryleigh Lord and Colm Slevin
February 15, 2024
The East Asian Library Open House in Hillman Library on Wednesday afternoon.

East Asian Library holds open house, displays rare items

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
A rendering of the proposed Raising Cane's location on Forbes Avenue.

Planning Commission approves Raising Cane’s building plans

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
January 25, 2023
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

10 Pitt leaders salaries raised by 4.25%

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
January 23, 2023
Pittsburgh city council members discuss Oakland zoning proposals in a public meeting over Zoom.

City Council hears divided opinions on Oakland zoning proposal

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2022
A crowd watches as the final section of the cooling tower for Pitt’s new chilled water plant was lifted into place on Nov. 8.

‘An extremely important project’: Pitt finishes cooling tower on new chilled water plant

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
November 28, 2022
A concept rendering of the planned Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. The center will replace the O’Hara Garage and the Learning Research and Development Center, which were demolished.

Pitt receives approval for nine-story Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2022
A Pitt swimmer competes during a meet against Penn State and Notre Dame on Saturday morning.

Pitt swim and dive gets ready for new season, starts off strong in first meet

By Colm Slevin, Contributing Editor
November 4, 2022
Bigelow Boulevard reopened after crane hit pedestrian bridge

Bigelow Boulevard reopened after crane hit pedestrian bridge

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
October 10, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Pitt bioengineer receives $2.2 million grant from National Institute of Health

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
October 7, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt goes test-optional through fall 2025

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2022
A cappella club Tonal Disruptions practices in the Cathedral of Learning on Thursday night.

‘It’s empowerment and teamwork’: A cappella clubs on campus foster community and musicianship

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets receives $2.4 million to research social division

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2022
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher during an interview in April in the Cathedral of Learning.

‘It doesn’t feel like my last year:’ Gallagher talks monkeypox, large class sizes and more

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2022
Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2022
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt math department drops one letter grade rule

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor
August 31, 2022
Punya Bhasin, Colm Slevin and Allison Radziwon, news editors.

Meet the editors: News

By Punya Bhasin, Colm Slevin, and Allison Radziwon
August 30, 2022
Co-op brings solar panels to low-income homes in Allegheny County

Co-op brings solar panels to low-income homes in Allegheny County

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
July 12, 2022
Last Wednesday’s Faculty Assembly meeting.

Faculty Assembly talks community engaged scholarship, new budget model

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
According to an email from the CMRO, COVID-19 cases remain high in the state but cases are “way down” on campus compared to the omicron variant’s peak.

Pitt adds 118 new COVID-19 cases since April 13

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
Starbucks at Amos Hall on Fifth Avenue.

NLRB to mail union ballots for Amos Hall Starbucks, tally results on May 6

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 17, 2022
The Pitt Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday.

‘Leaves me a little salty:’ Faculty Assembly discusses travel policy, campus safety

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Exclusive: Gallagher says Pitt must take state funding battle seriously

By Jon Moss, Allison Radziwon, and Colm Slevin
April 14, 2022
Joe Del Nano: Organic chemistry for the average Joe

Joe Del Nano: Organic chemistry for the average Joe

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
A recently fired therapy dog who said his life is now “without purpose.” He wishes to remain anonymous.

April Fools Edition | Oakland Critters replace therapy dogs in mass firing

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Pitt Faculty Assembly members discuss Pitt potentially removing its mask mandate on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty Assembly discusses mask mandate, budget policy and more

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
Walnut Capital advertisements in South Oakland.

‘It’s not really a residential neighborhood anymore’: Halket street landlords talk about Oakland Crossings proposal

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
Pitt Faculty Assembly members discuss a potential mask-free fall 2022 semester on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty Assembly discusses a potential mask-free fall, passes donor policy

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
A married couple holds hands.

‘Take the risks’: Married staff, professors share relationship advice

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Heinz Chapel and the Cathedral of Learning.

‘No motivation’: Students voice opinions on Pitt’s shelter-in-place

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
A slide that shows side-by-side images of existing (right) and proposed views (left) of wireless antennas on the Wyndham Hotel on Lytton Avenue at Tuesday’s Development Activities Meeting.

OPDC discusses Wyndham’s plans to move hotel antennas

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
The halls outside the School of Education on the fifth floor of Wesley W. Posvar Hall.

School of Education offers new undergraduate major

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
Ruth Mostern speaks at a Pitt event on Tuesday about historical maps celebrating Geographic Information Systems.

‘New level of understanding’: Pitt celebrates world GIS day

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Student organizations discuss mental health experiences across communities of color

Student organizations discuss mental health experiences across communities of color

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Pitt is again delaying the release of its climate action plan, frustrating students who want the University to take a stronger stance against climate change.

‘Too little, too late’: Students worry as Pitt climate action plan delayed again

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
Buttons at Student Government Board’s meeting last week in support of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Student organizations plan Mental Health Awareness Month

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer
October 17, 2021
The first week of fully in-person classes began Monday, after two weeks of an in-person optional format.

Pitt classes return fully in person for first time in 18 months

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
A total of 7,053 dog tags were strung across the entrance to Soldiers & Sailors starting Sept. 2 and will be up through the end of the month. The dog tags represent American lives lost in the past two decades from conflict overseas after the 9/11 attacks.

Soldiers & Sailors honors lives lost since 9/11 with dog tag memorial

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
Adam Garvin, a junior mechanical engineering major at Pitt, passed away Aug. 28 in a motorcycle accident on Route 366.

‘We were family’: Pitt student Adam Garvin remembered as a loving, caring friend

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021
Kati Csoman, the new Nationality Rooms director, succeeds Maxine Bruhns, who was in the role for 54 years.

Kati Csoman takes over as new director of the Nationality Room Program

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
September 2, 2021
After the class of 2024 experienced their first year at Pitt virtually, many second-year students, like undecided sophomore Sara Saber, hope this semester can shine with a glimmer of normalcy.

‘I felt restrained’: Sophomores reflect on first year, look toward upcoming year

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
August 26, 2021
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, one of the top administrators at Pitt.

Who’s who: Your guide to the big names at Pitt

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
June 27, 2021
While the CDC said fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear face coverings in most indoor settings, some people are nervous about removing their masks.

‘People are generally happier’: Oakland adjusts to new CDC guidelines

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
June 8, 2021
‘He gave so much to all of us’: Remembering Larry Davis, dean emeritus of the School of Social Work

‘He gave so much to all of us’: Remembering Larry Davis, dean emeritus of the School of Social Work

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
Sophia Cosentino, a Pitt 2020 alumna, won the Dunkin’ menu contest on TikTok in early March and got her order named after her at her local Dunkin’.

Pitt alumna wins Dunkin’ TikTok contest, has drink named after her

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
The University Senate held a plenary after examining systemic racism and inequality within the Pitt community.

University Senate spring plenary stresses importance of anti-racism and equity at Pitt

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
April 11, 2021
Pitt professors face child care difficulties during pandemic

Pitt professors face child care difficulties during pandemic

By Colm Slevin and Suln Yun
March 23, 2021
More than 200 protesters marched through Oakland on Friday afternoon during a climate strike rally, urging climate justice and fossil fuel divestment. Organized by Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh, the protest started on Flagstaff Hill before protesters walked to the Cathedral of Learning.

Climate change march fights for climate justice and youth representation

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Rince na gCathrach Cruach, Pitt’s Irish dance team, performed outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Sunday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

‘Beannachtai na Feile Padraig dhuit!’: Irish community reinvents traditions to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
The first of two open forums for Pitt community members to express input about the search for a new dean of students occurred Wednesday night.

Pitt holds lightly attended forum about dean of students opening

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
The Faculty Assembly met Wednesday afternoon to discuss OMET surveys for professors and to ensure faculty and staff are paid an adequate amount.

Faculty Assembly talks salaries, OMETs

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Soldiers & Sailors is a war museum home to more than 10,000 donated artifacts from western Pennsylvanian soldiers who served from the Civil War to the Iraq War.

‘Honor them with your presence’: A look into the past, future of Soldiers & Sailors

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021
Chas Bonasorte, owner of The Pittsburgh Stop on the corner of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard, stands in front of his apparel and merchandise stand.

Oakland businesses get creative to stay afloat amid pandemic

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Johanna Siegel, a senior bioengineering major, won an individual award and one with her sorority, Phi Sigma Rho, for the one of the Year of Engagement’s 14-day social media challenges.

Year of Engagement awards funding to proposals, hosts social media challenge

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
After stepping off of his plane at Pittsburgh International Airport, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waved a Terrible Towel and threw it into the crowd before his speech on Nov. 6, 2016.

Republicans reflect on Trump’s loss, down-ballot wins

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
The 80,000-foot warehouse in the North Side neighborhood where Allegheny County's mail-in and absentee ballots are being stored and waiting to be counted on Election Day.

Behind the scenes at Allegheny County’s ballot counting operation

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Nora Blithe Runsdorf has been an election judge for the past 39 years for Pittsburgh Ward 4 District 7.

Election judges play key role in helping Election Day run smoothly

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Zach Lewis, a junior physics and astronomy major, said living outside Oakland lets him see more of the City.

Housing options for Pitt students don’t end in Oakland

By Colm Slevin, For The Pitt News
October 14, 2020
Pitt’s PPE stockroom expanded from a storage space in the Chevron Science Center to a second warehouse.

Dietrich stockroom helps provide PPE across campus

By Colm Slevin, For The Pitt News
October 11, 2020
David Wiwel (left) and Harrison Ameye (right) working on sight for D.A.W.

Student startup founders navigate the small business world

By Colm Slevin, For The Pitt News
September 30, 2020
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