COVID-19 Archives - Page 37 of 59

Pitt to allow in-person classes if ‘definable benefit,’ remainder to stay online during Elevated posture

By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Alice Tang • September 9, 2020

Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email to faculty members that they can apply to teach their classes in person if there is a “definable benefit” to in-person instruction, and if an instructor’s dean or regional campus president approves teaching plans.

SGB hopeful for update on in-person classes later this week

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • September 9, 2020

With in-person classes set to begin Monday, Student Government Board President Eric Macadangdang said the board has still not received official word from Pitt’s administration about the start of classes, but is hopeful for an announcement later this week.

‘Alone, together’: First years build community in face of physically distanced fall

By India Krug and Priya Ray • September 8, 2020

Many first-year students on campus this semester struggled with the decision of whether to take classes online from home, transfer to a different school or even take a gap year.

Be Fit Pitt offers live workout classes on Zoom

By Amanda Zelnis, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020

When Pitt students, faculty and staff were still settling into online classes and work due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in April, Be Fit Pitt began streaming three to four free workouts per day to help keep the Pitt community moving and healthy.

‘We know better’: Greek life leaders address fall recruitment, partying crackdown

By Thea Barrett and Maura Scrabis • September 8, 2020

Amid a crackdown on Oakland parties and the student organizations hosting them, some groups are holding themselves to a higher standard. John Altvater, the vice president of recruitment for the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, said his chapter has closely followed COVID-19 health rules and encourages all Greek life chapters and other organizations to follow them.

Students, professors find new ways to stay entertained in the new semester

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020

Many students have had to change their lifestyles on campus and find new activities to keep themselves entertained.

Editorial | Pitt can’t ethically justify playing football

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 8, 2020

We want to go to our classes and club meetings. But that doesn’t mean we should, and it doesn’t mean that we will. The same should go for football.

Opinion | The pandemic is stealing our time, let’s get it back

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2020

In order to take back our months, weeks, days and hours, we can commit to making simple, yet impactful changes that make our time cherishable.

Opinion | COVID-19 provides a much-needed push outdoors for Americans

By Dalia Maeroff, Staff Columnist • September 8, 2020

By getting outside, the younger generation is contributing to what soon will be a healthier and happier society.

Pitt adds 37 COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • September 8, 2020

Pitt added 37 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 36 students and one employee, between last Friday and Monday, continuing an upward trend in reported cases.