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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

Crime alert on a phone.

Opinion | Crime reporting has become distasteful

By Faith Richardson, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2025
Senior staff writer Faith Richardson argues that crime reporting has become distasteful in recent years.
Benedum Hall on O'Hara Street in North Oakland.

Pitt student charged with harassment after attempt to film female student in bathroom stall

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor November 7, 2025
A junior at Pitt is facing charges after admitting to police he tried to film a female student inside a Benedum bathroom stall.
An image of Michael Knowles set on fire outside of the O'Hara Student Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Couple charged in Knowles protest sentenced to prison and probation and owe nearly $50,000 in damages

By Neel Kamal and Spencer Levering January 7, 2025
The couple who threw a homemade firework at Pitt Police officers and planted two smoke bombs during a protest against conservative commentator Michael Knowles in April 2023 were sentenced to time in prison and probation and fined nearly $50,000 on Monday.
Members of the media tour the death chamber before its closure at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | On the death penalty

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor November 15, 2024
I am struck by how profoundly fear, anger and hatred distorted my beliefs. That despite everything I valued most, I clung to views rooted in violence and oppression, values I thought I could never hold.
Police blotter: Feb. 15 - Feb. 20

Police blotter: Feb. 15 – Feb. 20

By News Editors February 23, 2024

Thursday, February 15  Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a student who got scammed out of money at the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue Pitt police issued one citation for violating a City...

Police blotter: Jan. 4 - Jan 9.

Police blotter: Jan. 4 – Jan 9.

By News Editors January 11, 2024
Pitt police reported public drunkenness, theft of a firearm and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Sept. 26 - Oct. 3

Police Blotter: Sept. 26 – Oct. 3

By News Editors October 6, 2023
Pitt police reported vandalism, retail theft and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: August 28 - September 6

Police Blotter: August 28 – September 6

By News Editors September 8, 2023
Pitt police reported a hit and run, theft from a motor vehicle and more in this week’s crime log
Police Blotter: Feb. 2 - Feb. 8

Police Blotter: Feb. 2 – Feb. 8

By News Editors February 10, 2023
Pitt police reported defiant trespassing, aggravated assault and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Jan. 25 - Feb. 1

Police Blotter: Jan. 25 – Feb. 1

By News Editors February 3, 2023
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, public urination and more in this week’s crime log.
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