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

Sarah Shearer, Staff Writer

Sarah is graduating from Pitt in spring 2019 with degrees in English nonfiction writing and French. She  previously worked at TPN as an opinions columnist, assistant opinions editor and assistant news editor. She loves using writing to connect with and learn from other people, and wants to spend her life doing that in some way. After graduating, Sarah plans to pursue a career in journalism or work overseas in the missions field.

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Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition set up a cardboard “pipeline” in the Cathedral in Dec. 2016 in protest of the pipeline on Standing Rock's reservation in December 2016. Stephen Caruso | Senior Staff Photographer

Committee hears student concerns regarding divestment

By Nina Kneuer and Sarah Shearer
November 15, 2018
Democrat Conor Lamb gave a victory speech at in Canonsburg before he was declared the projected winner of the primary election in March 2018.

Conor Lamb, D-Pa., victorious in 17th Congressional District election

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2018
Wooden figures in the shape of the Star of David stand are decorated with flowers, hearts and the name of each victim in the Tree of Life shooting outside the synagogue.

Tree of Life: how students can offer help

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2018
SGB board member Zechariah Brown hands out “Let’s Talk” stress balls at SGB’s table during Tuesday’s “I Love Pitt Day.”

Pitt students show love for University

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2018
Senior civil environmental engineering major Isaiah Spencer-Williams performs his poem "My Face" at SGB's Stay Spoke Poetry Night Thursday evening.

Students bring mental health to light with spoken poetry

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
October 12, 2018
Lothrop Hall is among the facilities due for redevelopment under Pitt’s Campus Master Plan. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Chancellor releases 30-year Campus Master Plan

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2018

Tom Hanks brings voting hype to Pittsburgh

By Jon Moss, Hannah Schneider, and Sarah Shearer
September 26, 2018
Uncle Sam’s Subs Oakland location announced they will not renew their lease and the location will close indefinitely — according to a sign posted on their door.

Uncle Sam’s Sub’s Oakland location to close

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2018
The Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert for Uncle Sam’s Sub’s on Tuesday due to several health violations, including the presence of rodent droppings and cockroaches. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Uncle Sam’s Subs cited for multiple health-code violations

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2018
Dianne Peterson holds a sign criticizing county executive Rich Fitzgerald’s positions on environmental matters at a Fridays with Fitzgerald protest held at the Allegheny County Courthouse.

PennEnvironment hosts rally for clean air

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2018

Annual bonfire bolsters Pitt pride

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
August 30, 2018
Pennsylvania Attorney General Joshua Shapiro discusses major areas of concern at the presentation of the 28th annual campus safety report Wednesday. (Margo Reed/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Shapiro speaks on safety

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
August 29, 2018
The Philippine nationality room is currently under construction on the third floor of the Cathedral has a dedication date set for June 2019. (Photo by Jon Kunitsky | Staff Photographer)

Iranian, Finnish and Philippine rooms coming to the Cathedral

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
August 20, 2018
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