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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
Ph.D. candidates have begun utilizing Zoom to defend their research and present their dissertations in front of committees within their academic discipline.

Dissertation defense from a distance, Pitt doctoral candidates move online

By Katie Sottile, Staff Writer • April 13, 2020
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic limiting social gatherings, online dissertation defenses have become the only safe way for Ph.D. candidates to complete their doctoral studies. Since the middle of March, Pitt students have been utilizing Zoom to defend their research in front of committees within their academic discipline.
The United States Postal Service warned Congress last week that, without a government bailout, it could “run out of cash” by September.

Editorial: Bail out USPS

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 12, 2020
In the time of COVID-19, mail service is more important than ever.
More than 1 million people are infected with COVID-19 around the world.

Opinion | Media shouldn’t rub salt in the wound about COVID-19 pandemic

By Ana Altchek, Staff Columnist • April 12, 2020
Life in quarantine isn’t ideal for most people, and it’s mentally and emotionally taxing even for those who don’t know anyone fighting the virus.
More than 50 colleges and universities across the country dropped their ACT/SAT requirements for next year’s applicants.

Pitt branch campuses become test-optional temporarily, highlighting concerns over standardized exams

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 12, 2020
Pitt’s main campus will not join this list, though the Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville regional campuses will temporarily become test-optional for fall 2020, the University announced last Thursday.
An empty security booth in Holland Hall.

Majority of dorm security officers furloughed, but some remain on the job

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • April 9, 2020
As a result, many of Pitt’s security officers were furloughed on Monday, according to Traci Benjamin, a spokesperson for the SEIU Local 32BJ union that represents the security officers.
Many smaller alcohol distributors have begun taking orders over the phone to be picked up by customers outside the store.

Get in line for online wine: PA alcohol sales move online

By Martha Layne, Staff Writer • April 8, 2020
Across Pennsylvania, state-run Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores have switched to online-only sales after a few weeks of closing both online and physical orders.
Sarah Snavely, a junior mechanical engineering major, celebrates her 21st birthday with a family Zoom call.

Social distancing guidelines disrupt 21st birthday celebrations

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • April 8, 2020
With bars and liquor stores closed statewide and on-campus life at a standstill, Pitt students are finding different ways to celebrate turning 21 this spring.
Opinion | Liquor stores are not essential

Opinion | Liquor stores are not essential

By Maggie Durwald, Senior Staff Columnist • April 8, 2020
For the health of the state and the rest of the country, liquor stores should not be deemed essential.
Opinon | Drinking alone in the time of COVID-19

Opinon | Drinking alone in the time of COVID-19

By Genna Edwards, Staff Columnist • April 8, 2020
I expected to feel, well, kind of like a loser, drinking alone in my little South Oakland bedroom, but the exact opposite happened. I felt awesome.
Pitt to host spring commencement ceremony online.

Pitt to host spring commencement online

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • April 8, 2020
Pitt announced Wednesday that spring commencement will move online this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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