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
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All social, no distancing: Parties in Oakland continue amid ongoing pandemic

By Nathan Fitchett and Martha Layne • August 21, 2020
Before almost entirely online classes started Wednesday, large social gatherings among students gained the attention of concerned students, parents, community members and Pitt administrators.
Mask wearing is required on Pitt’s campuses.

Editorial | Students need guidance, not just consequences

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 20, 2020
While students certainly have a responsibility to keep each other safe, Pitt administration seems radically unprepared to handle students who are violating health guidelines, and administrators had to know the violations were all but inevitable.
ICYMI: Summer news recap

ICYMI: Summer news recap

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 20, 2020
Here’s a guide to some of the biggest stories at Pitt from over the summer that don’t directly relate to the coronavirus.

5 Greek life chapters placed on interim suspension

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 19, 2020
Five Greek life chapters were placed on “Interim Suspension of Registration” on Wednesday after allegedly violating the University’s Health and Safety Guidelines, the Student Code of Conduct and the Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines.
Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi called the NCAA "nonexistent" in his Zoom press conference Monday

Narduzzi discusses COVID concerns, Jaylen Twyman opt-out, and Joey Yellen waiver at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 19, 2020
Narduzzi told reporters in attendance that the Pitt training facility is the safest place the players can be.
The Cathedral of Learning watches over an empty Pitt campus.

Pitt announces no in-person classes until at least Sept. 14

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 19, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email that there will be no in-person classes on Monday, extending online learning until at least Sept. 14 to allow for all students to start in-person classes at the same time.
Forbes-Craig Apartments is located across from the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland.

Pitt to empty Forbes-Craig Apartments, frustrating residents

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2020
Pitt will empty Forbes-Craig Apartments, an on-campus apartment building located at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street, by the end of this week.
Opinion | As campus life resumes, COVID-19 anxiety intensifies

Opinion | As campus life resumes, COVID-19 anxiety intensifies

By Alison Sivitz, Staff Columnist • August 18, 2020
While I haven’t been able to control the behavior of irresponsible peers and administrators, I have figured out a few ways to curb the bouts of health-related anxiety that result from watching their recklessness. Here are a few ways that you can, too:
Temporarily scrapping the traditional Atlantic and Coastal divisions, the ACC football teams will act as a singular division, with each school assigned five home games and five away games.

ACC announces fall sports plans: what are they and what do they mean for Pitt?

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 17, 2020
After a summer of ambiguity, the Atlantic Coast Conference released an updated schedule in late July for ensuing fall sports seasons, creating a separate plan for football and the rest of the fall sports.
Pitt adds 14 new COVID-19 cases during first week of move-in

Pitt adds 14 new COVID-19 cases during first week of move-in

By Ashton Crawley and Jon Moss • August 17, 2020
Pitt added 14 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 11 students and 3 employees, as of Monday’s weekly case report.
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