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

By Anna Ehlers, Contributing Editor • May 31, 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 31, 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 24, 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.

Restaurant Review: El Jefe’s Taqueria Oakland

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022

pened in July, El Jefe’s Taqueria is the newest restaurant in the former Kings Court Theater. Students should appreciate it as a Chipotle-adjacent option that is a short distance from campus with long operating hours for late night cravings.

Faculty, students complain about decade-long parking waitlist, lack of available spots on campus

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022

Amid the closing of more University parking every year, permit applicants are waiting over 13 years for a spot.

Satire | Things Oakland needs

By Paige Wasserman, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2022

Oakland has quite a few empty storefronts that could use some action.

Walnut Capital, Oakland community discuss Parcel ‘A’

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • July 12, 2022

When Jon Kamin, an attorney representing Walnut Capital, was asked how Parcel “A” of Oakland Crossings is going to fit into the South Oakland neighborhood, he said the development and management firm was “very proud” of the project design.