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Sewage smells across Oakland causing concern for students and everyday passers

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

The smell of sewage has been an issue for students across campus, with many complaining of strong smells. Although brief exposure to sewage odors, such as walking by a manhole, pose “no risk to health” according to Molly Stitt-Fischer, director of environmental health and safety at Pitt, students are still unsatisfied.

Photos: “Live from Oakland: Genesis” at Atwood Church

By Pamela Smith and Ethan Shulman • February 5, 2024

Post Genre and 8Trak Entertainment filled Atwood Church with live music Saturday night during the opening show of the “Live from Oakland: Genesis” series.

Students, SGB share tips for finding housing in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2023

For many students, November is a month filled with touring potential apartments and signing leases. Kara Sampson described the process as “challenging.”

New initiative to educate students and solve trash problem in Oakland

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

Lizabeth Gray, Neighborhood Quality Consultant of Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC), describes herself as “the queen of trash.” “It drives me crazy,” Gray said. “I’m...

Satire | ‘No one cares’: Oakland drivers express displeasure about poor treatment from pedestrians

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • May 30, 2023

Oakland’s population of 8,600 holds many drivers, many of them nonpermanent student residents, and all of them have grievances that they feel a burning urge to air regarding parking, road design and pedestrians.

Students look forward to summer in Oakland, discuss changes in academic environment

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023

The end of the spring semester doesn’t always mean saying goodbye to Pittsburgh, something Amelia Carey knows well. Carey is one of many students who have chosen to stay in Oakland over the summer instead of going home.

Fuel and Fuddle to close after 27 years

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • May 23, 2023

With its lease set to expire and rent on the rise, Fuel and Fuddle announced that May 26 will be its last day of business. The gastropub opened 27 years ago and has since become popular among students for its signature pizzas and wide selection of beer.

Editorial | Students need to support small and independent restaurants

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 27, 2023

If you walk on Forbes at just about any time of the day, you’ll see people entering and leaving many eateries. You’ll probably also see students making the trek down from the Pete with a white bag imprinted with a red chicken on it, too. The issue isn’t the existence of large corporate chains, because let’s be serious, a good burrito bowl hits the spot. But it's still important to consider the small, worthwhile places that rely on students’ business. The Pitt News’ “Best Of” survey awarded some of these shops, but there were others it missed.

10 perks you may not know you have as a Pitt student

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • January 30, 2023

Being a Panther has its perks 一 but many people don’t know what they are. Here’s a round-up of 10 advantages there are to life at Pitt.

City Council hears divided opinions on Oakland zoning proposal

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • December 6, 2022

Pittsburgh city council has limited time to vote on controversial Oakland zoning proposals that have the potential to reshape the neighborhood or restart the lengthy process.