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
Mark Novales speaking during the online 2020 commencement.

Pitt holds first-ever online commencement ceremony

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • April 26, 2020
In lieu of in-person commencement activities, Pitt hosted its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Chancellor, execs to donate part of salary to students

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 24, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher pledged Friday to donate 20% of his 2020-21 salary to “support students and the Pitt community” during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Many students’ internship opportunities have been cancelled due to the coronavirus.

Internships on the decline: Coronavirus hits student job market

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic struck nationwide, workplaces cancelled or postponed summer internships accordingly, leaving many Pitt students without the summer opportunities that are often crucial to career development. 
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid encourages students to reach out if they’re facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial aid office helping students impacted by coronavirus

By Lucy Li and Rebecca Johnson • April 19, 2020
Pitt’s Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is currently open remotely to provide financial counseling and support to students who have experienced financial hardship because of the pandemic and are unsure of how to pay for their education.
Many students are still working jobs that are considered essential.

No days off for Pitt students working essential jobs

By Martha Layne, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2020
Pitt students are among those working in hospitals, restaurants and other businesses deemed essential by the Pennsylvania government.
Opinion | Now is the time for humor

Opinion | Now is the time for humor

By Allison Dantinne, Senior Staff Columnist • April 19, 2020
Humor is important. Not just fun. Not just enjoyable. In a war, humor is the first to perish. It is vital we maintain our desire for humor today and every day following. 
Opinion | The Pitt community should celebrate its successes

Opinion | The Pitt community should celebrate its successes

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • April 19, 2020
I’m proud of all of us and I hope you are, too.
People are seen at the beach on April 17 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, after social distancing restrictions were partially eased.

Opinion | Don’t even think about going to the beach

By Genna Edwards, Senior Staff Columnist • April 19, 2020
We need to remain smarter than the people trying, and failing, to run our country right now.
Mayor Bill Peduto predicts Pittsburgh City Government will feel the financial effects of the pandemic for the next five years.

Pandemic to affect City economy for next five years, Mayor Peduto says

By Priya Ray, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020
Mayor Bill Peduto predicted Pittsburgh will be feeling the financial effects of the pandemic for the next five years, despite the City’s $85 million reserve budget mentioned during a Thursday press conference, which focused on the City’s fight against COVID-19.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, China has drastically cut exports of personal protective equipment like masks, respirators, gowns, and goggles.

Opinion | Virus or no virus, Americans should not rely on China for medicine

By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist • April 16, 2020
From giving extensive state subsidies to domestic firms and blocking foreign companies from entering their market, China is not allowing honest competition. 
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