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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Students study on the lawn in front of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in April.

Feeling the heat: Pittsburgh experienced its 13th driest period ever recorded this month

By Courtney Nealon and Emma Wu September 30, 2025
Western Pennsylvania experienced its 13th driest period on record this September. Despite last week’s heavy rainfall, persistent warm climates are following trends from previous years and affecting local communities and wildlife alike.
Dorian lashed the Carolinas with driving rain and winds as it neared the U.S. east coast Thursday after devastating the Bahamas and killing at least 20 people. Up to 20 inches of rain were forecast and forecasters warned of flash flooding.

Editorial: Trump’s stance on Hurricane Dorian is problematic

By The Pitt News Editorial Board September 8, 2019
This stance that the president shouldn’t be corrected when wrong, even when public safety is at stake, is dangerous and dictator-like.
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