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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sgt. Dave Nanz pets his K-9, Sam, a three-year-old German shorthair pointer. This is Sam's second year on the force, joining the department's other K-9, Filo. (Photo by Christian Snyder | Multimedia Editor)

Pitt spotlights safety

By Christian Snyder | Multimedia Editor January 31, 2018

Dogs on campus usually attract dozens of students, nearly all of whom have their iPhones ready to capture brief interactions with the stress-relieving pets. But Sam, a 3-year-old German shorthaired...

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Interactive crime map Jan. 9-16

By TPN News Desk January 18, 2018

 Date Time Building Address Summary Jan.9 1:45 a.m. Bruce Hall 3945 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Pitt police issued a student a conduct referral after a campus security authority...

Pitt Police shoot Taser during a training exercise Oct. 30. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Column: Pitt police, community get safety upgrade with Tasers, body cams

By Jeremy Wang | Columnist January 17, 2018

This isn’t the first time Chief James Loftus pushed to use technology to help his officers be more effective and better protect their communities. Prior to working with the University of Pittsburgh...

Water floods down the stairs in the William Pitt Union Sunday morning. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Union will re-open tomorrow after water line break

By John Hamilton / Managing Editor January 7, 2018

A water line broke in the William Pitt Union Sunday morning, flooding some of the bottom two floors. But the building will re-open Monday morning, as scheduled, according to a Tweet from Pitt. https://twitter.com/jham1496/status/950049243254984706 Water...

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Police issue crime alert after burglary on Meyran

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | News Editor December 16, 2017

Pitt police issued a crime alert after a burglary Friday evening. Pitt Police and City police responded to a crime that occurred between 3 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday on the 300 block of Meyran Avenue. According...

Students and community members marched in protest of police brutality Friday afternoon. (Photo and Video by Christian Snyder | Contributing Editor)

Students demand disarmament

By Janine Faust, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2017

A group of students marched throughout Oakland Friday afternoon waving flags and signs with slogans such as “Disarm the police, arm your desire” and chanting “A.C.A.B., all cops are bastards.” Their...

Pitt police arrested a student in Hillman Library Tuesday evening.(Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Student arrested in Hillman

Pitt police charged a student with obstructing administration of law or other government function and tampering with evidence at Hillman Library Tuesday night, according to University spokesperson Joe...

Students hold pride flags and chant at protesters across from Towers. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Students drown out bigotry in counter protest outside Towers

By Janine Faust and Amanda Finney / TPN Staff September 18, 2017

A crowd of Pitt students jammed the stairway leading up to Towers Patio on Monday, waving rainbow flags and sporting “I [heart] the female orgasm” t-shirts. Others stood on nearby trashcans and...

Pitt police issues alert after robbery on Forbes

By Janine Faust | Assistant News Editor September 17, 2017

Pitt Police issued a crime alert Sunday after a man was robbed on Forbes Avenue late Saturday night. The suspect — described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt and black zippered...

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Two burglaries in two days at the same Bates residence

By John Hamilton / Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2017

Pitt police issued a crime alert Tuesday after responding to two burglaries at the same residence on consecutive days. The burglaries occurred in the 3600 block of Bates Street — one Monday at approximately...

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