Pitt’s COVID-19 community risk shifts to medium, masks now optional indoors

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • June 11, 2022

Pitt officials said Friday that the CDC has moved COVID-19 Community Levels from high to medium in Allegheny County.

Students reflect on online start to the spring semester

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • January 18, 2022

For Hannah Sharp, a junior biology major, returning to virtual classes for the start of the spring semester has already taken its toll.

Student orgs with mixed feelings on Pitt in-person event guidelines

By Grace Stringer, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021

Even though student organizations are allowed to have in-person meetings and events, one thing is stopping Annika Agarwal’s club, Mind Sense, from doing so — the lack of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate from Pitt.

‘I felt restrained’: Sophomores reflect on first year, look toward upcoming year

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021

After the class of 2024 experienced their first year at Pitt virtually, many sophomores hope this semester shines a glimmer of normalcy.

‘Last year it was tough’: Pitt community prepares for updated COVID-19 rules

By Punya Bhasin, Senior Staff Writer • August 18, 2021

As Pitt students, staff and faculty prepare to head back to campus for the fall semester, many still wonder how COVID-19 protocols will look on campus. One guideline will require students to register guests that aren’t part of the University community.