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Opinion | The United States has a food accessibility, not obesity, epidemic

By Grace DeLallo, For The Pitt News • September 29, 2021

The bitter reality is that the food crisis in the U.S. is caused by many reasons — food deserts, a lack of healthy and affordable options and unreliable school meals.

Local restaurants capitalize on Pitt dining dollars program

By Abby Cardilli, For The Pitt News • September 29, 2021

For Pitt students who get tired of on-campus dining options, they don’t have to journey far — or dip into their cash — to try something new.

Pitt Eats ‘firmly committed’ to providing a high-quality dining experience

By Donata Massimiani, For The Pitt News • September 28, 2021

Pitt began a partnership with Compass, a British multinational food company, in July 2020. A Compass spokesperson said the company hopes to reinvent the dining experience by creating initiatives that help students take charge of their nutrition and wellness.

‘No one should have to bend over backwards’: Combating food insecurity at Pitt

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • September 28, 2021

Food insecurity isn’t a far-off problem that simply means people don’t have enough food to eat, according to Annie Ryan. She said it’s a more complex issue that’s present on Pitt’s campus too.

Highmark Stadium welcomes Pitt fans as temporary women’s lacrosse home

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 28, 2021

Pitt women’s lacrosse has a temporary home at Highmark Stadium. At Sunday’s playday, Pitt fans got a first look at the newest Panther sports venue and all the amenities it offers.

New Pitt Dining executive chef breaks culinary glass ceiling

By Diana Velasquez, Senior Staff Writer • September 23, 2020

Danielle Gallaway is senior executive chef for Compass Group, Pitt’s new dining contractor, and is in charge of all the meals at all the dining halls on campus. She has also been in the food industry since she was 15.

Pittsburgh food Instagrammers use social media to make mouths water

By Hayley Lesh, Staff Writer • September 23, 2020

Many users know food accounts across the globe for their delicious dishes, but local food Instagrammers want to showcase what Pittsburgh has to offer.

Staff Picks: Celebrity chefs we trust the most

By The Pitt News Staff • September 23, 2020

If you’re looking for a new recipe and don’t know whose to try, we’ve got you covered.

Opinion | The pandemic has thrown our eating habits for a loop

By Remy Samuels, Staff Columnist • September 22, 2020

Particularly for those with eating disorders, maintaining a healthy diet and body image can be challenging at this time.

Satire | Top 10 grocery items for serotonin production

By Alex Dolinger, Staff Columnist • September 22, 2020

Here are my top 10 Target picks this fall: