7-Eleven’s closing leaves students conflicted
By Nina Kneuer | Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
Filed under 2. Featured, Campus, News
Regina Brecker said 7-Eleven “saved [her] life” on more than one occasion when she pulled all-nighters in the library. “Without it, I would have had to walk all the way to the McDonald's for food,” Brecker said. “This was so important, especially when I was living in the dorms and didn't...
Quick Zone decreases prices, extends hours
By Rachel Glasser | News Editor
October 24, 2017
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
Quick Zone is extending its hours and dropping its prices after 7-Eleven closed Sept. 28. Panther Central announced Oct. 13 that Litchfield Towers Quick Zone would be extending its hours from a 24-hour, five-day-a-week schedule to 24 hours, seven days a week, beginning that day. “Do late-nig...
Editorial: The Pitt News bids 7-Eleven farewell
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 28, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Today is the last day Pitt students can get Slurpees, cheap coffee, pizza, cigarettes and condoms on campus, 24/7. Pitt will open a University-owned grocery store in 7-Eleven’s place, which has a few clear positives for some students. But closing 7-Eleven is a blow to every student who studies ...
Pitt-owned grocery store to replace 7-Eleven
By Rachel Glasser | News Editor
September 21, 2017
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
A Pitt-owned grocery store will move into the 7-Eleven space on Forbes Avenue, University spokesperson Joe Miksch said Thursday. After confirmation from Miksch, The Pitt News reported Wednesday that 7-Eleven will close to make room for Pitt’s Oakland Bakery. He later said Thursday that the 7-Eleven isn’t being turned into just ...
7-Eleven to close with Oakland Bakery moving into Forbes location
By Rachel Glasser / News Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under 2. Featured, Campus, News
Editor's Note: We published this story after Pitt spokesperson Joe Miksch confirmed Wednesday that the Oakland Bakery would move into the 7-Eleven location. In an email Thursday, Miksch instead said a grocery story will open in the location. Read the updated article, linked here. The 7-Eleven convenience store on Forbes Avenue will close by...