The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
'They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

‘They’re taking advantage of us’: Students struggle with high prices at Forbes Street Market

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
Rising grocery prices at Forbes Street Market are leaving students and Oakland locals frustrated. Experts weigh in on the economic factors driving the surge and the challenges of affordable campus shopping.
Students dine at The Eatery.

Moving forward from backlash, Pitt Eats offers new additions this semester 

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
After facing scrutiny last semester over food cleanliness, Pitt Eats is ready to usher in a new year with more student accommodations and initiatives. Despite some locations being closed at the beginning of the semester, the newly renovated Eatery has much more in store for students this spring.
Students dine at the Eatery.

Eatery town hall addresses food safety concerns after ongoing complaints 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
Students and community members gathered in The Eatery on Wednesday evening for a “town hall” hosted by Student Government Board to address recent concerns about undercooked food, pest sightings and overall food quality issues.
Who is Chartwells, Pitt’s food supplier?

Who is Chartwells, Pitt’s food supplier?

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024
In the wake of food safety concerns at Pitt, Chartwells Higher Education, Pitt’s food supplier on campus for the past four years, is working to advance Pitt’s dining services. Operating under the name of Pitt Eats, the company is responsible for the design of Pitt’s dining halls, the food it serves and the technology it incorporates. 
A customer orders at Ethel’s, located between Lawrence Hall and Hillman Library.

Ethel’s breakfast food truck brings a 1950s diner experience to Pitt

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

As the sunshine started permeating Pitt’s campus, so did the aroma of Ethel’s. Nestled in the walkway between Lawrence, Posvar and Hillman, Ethel’s stands out as the latest addition to Pitt Eats’...

The entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

Pitt Eats announces major renovations of The Eatery

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 10, 2023
Just a few years after Market Central officially became The Eatery, Pitt’s largest dining hall will undergo another significant rebrand — this time, of the actual dining space.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB talks task force initiatives, student leader stipends

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 16, 2022
Student Government Board plans to raise student leader stipends funded by “unused” funds from the student activities fee, according to SGB President Danielle Floyd.
Kathryn Lavelle (left) and Steve Schurr, representatives from Pitt Eats, speak at Student Government Board’s weekly meeting in Nordy's Place on Tuesday night.

SGB hosts Pitt Eats reps, discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • April 6, 2022
Representatives from Pitt Dining made an appearance at SGB’s Tuesday evening meeting for a Q&A, where the team addressed concerns about meal plans and shared future dining plans.
Pitt recently installed eco-friendly “Babylon Micro-Farms” to dining halls in an effort to foster a more sustainable dining experience.

Pitt brings eco-friendly Babylon Farm machines to the dining halls

By Gabriella Garvin, For The Pitt News • January 28, 2022
Walking into the dining halls this semester, Pitt students can find Pitt Eats staff using four large glass machines flourishing with herbs. These transparent fridge-like structures represent the next step toward a more sustainable campus.
Pitt's new Smokeland BBQ food truck at a launch event in front of the William Pitt Union on Friday afternoon.

Pitt Eats launches new barbecue-themed food truck

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer • August 7, 2021
Oakland is about to get a lot smokier this fall semester. Pitt student’s meal options have recently expanded to include a brand new food truck, Smokeland BBQ, boasting freshly made and locally sourced barbecue.
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