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
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at Friday afternoon's Board of Trustees meeting.

Gallagher talks enrollment at Board of Trustees meeting

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2022
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher Gallagher spoke at Friday afternoon’s Board of Trustees meeting about changing enrollment dynamics in higher education.
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 101 new COVID-19 cases since Feb. 16

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 24, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 78 students and 23 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22.
The sign for Gidas Flower Shop on Forbes Avenue.

Gidas Flowers serves local lovebirds on Valentine’s Day

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Many students and community members went to Gidas Flowers searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift — whether it be for partners, friends or themselves.
Dr. John Williams, head of Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office, at Student Government Board’s weekly meeting on Zoom.

Pitt CMRO chief talks COVID-19, vaccines at SGB meeting

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Dr. John Williams, the director of Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office, joined Student Government Board at its Tuesday evening’s public meeting for a Q&A about COVID-19. The board also unanimously passed an updated elections code bill.
The Commuter Student Lounge in Nordy’s Place.

Winter weather makes commuting more difficult, students say

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
For Daniel Antantis, and other Pitt students who commute to campus, the recent string of poor and inconsistent weather has made the commute “a disaster.”
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union.

Pitt to discipline nine staff, three faculty not complying with vaccine mandate

By Martha Layne, News Editor • February 13, 2022
Pitt has begun the process of terminating the nine staff members, and disciplining the three faculty members, who are not in compliance with the University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Bellefield Presbyterian Church on Fifth Avenue in Oakland.

Pitt religious orgs adapt to COVID-19 guidelines

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
For religious organizations at Pitt, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a serious challenge, as most typically focus on fostering community and togetherness.
‘Pretty exhausting’: Student EMTs describe work during COVID-19 pandemic

‘Pretty exhausting’: Student EMTs describe work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Pitt students who are also EMTs said the COVID-19 pandemic has added extra stress to the job.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt adds 438 new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 25

By Martha Layne, News Editor • January 27, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 327 students and 111 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25.
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
Pitt announced during winter break that the first two-and-a-half weeks of classes would be online and that Pitt would follow shelter-in-place guidelines — which moved most student life online — until this Thursday.
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