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
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Students advised to shelter in place for 10 days before Thanksgiving break, can still attend in-person classes

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • October 26, 2020
Pitt advised all students in a Monday morning email to complete a 10-day shelter in place starting Nov. 12 before leaving for Thanksgiving break.
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 27.

Deadline for mail-in ballot requests approaches, some students express frustration with the process

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 25, 2020
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, and as of Oct. 25, 250,141 out of 401,733 approved requests had already been returned according to the Allegheny County Elections website.
Pitt opened 25% of available seating in The Eatery at Market Central, The Perch, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Benedum and Posvar, Schenley Cafe, Cathedral Cafe and the Petersen Events Center Food Court last Monday.

Pitt opens 25% of seating in dining locations

By Millicent Watt, For The Pitt News • October 25, 2020
Pitt opened 25% of available seating in The Eatery, The Perch and other dining facilities across campus last Tuesday after shifting to the Guarded risk posture.
Pitt hosted fans for the first time since Nov. 2019 on Saturday.

Pitt fans in attendance at Heinz Field for first time since 2019

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 24, 2020
Pitt hosted fans for the first time since Nov. 2019 on Saturday. The Pitt News spoke with some attendees about how the limited crowd felt.
Pitt adds 10 new COVID-19 cases since Monday

Pitt adds 10 new COVID-19 cases since Monday

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • October 23, 2020
Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed of eight students and two employees, between Tuesday and Thursday.
Student Government Board hosted a virtual town hall with Black Action Society in place of its usual Tuesday night meeting this week. The event focused on mental health as it relates to COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pitt officials address student questions about mental health on campus

By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer • October 21, 2020
The town hall, part of Pitt’s Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on mental health at Pitt, particularly how it’s been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Pitt has not disclosed the specific location of student quarantine and isolation housing.

‘If I just walked out and left, no one would know’: Students detail lax rules, miscommunication in Pitt’s quarantine housing

By Rebecca Johnson and Rashi Ranjan • October 21, 2020
In Pitt’s quarantine housing, students described lax rules and little oversight, allowing them to skirt the University’s physical distancing rules. One student said they went on walks outside, and others in the housing had visitors, even whole families.
About 400 to 500 dining workers were laid off in the spring under then dining contractor Sodexo when Pitt adjusted its dining services.

Pitt dining worker union alleges ‘direct violation’ of contract by dining contractor, raises safety concerns

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020
By cutting hours for Pitt dining workers, their union argues contractor Compass Group is committing a “direct violation” of its contract. The company said it has “temporarily adjusted hours slightly in order to maintain the working status of all associates.”
Pitt is encouraging students to celebrate homecoming at home and has cancelled traditional homecoming activities like Paint the Town, pictured here last year.

‘Stay at Home-coming’: Panthers find new way to show Pitt spirit

By Elizabeth Primrose, For The Pitt News • October 20, 2020
Homecoming looks different this year, since students and alumni cannot celebrate in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite this, programming has not diminished, but only changed forms. With the lack of in-person events, both students and alumni must celebrate in other ways, such as showing their Pitt spirit by decorating their residence hall or home, participating in virtual events and utilizing social media.
Even though Pitt will allow some fans to watch football at Heinz Field, it’s strictly prohibiting tailgating in its lots for the rest of the season.

Oakland to Oregon: Pitt fans replicate tailgates from home

By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020
With social distancing guidelines in place, Pitt fans are getting creative with their game day festivities.
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