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
Student Government Board met Tuesday night via Zoom.

SGB addresses latest COVID-19 case numbers

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • September 16, 2020
SGB released a statement on Monday in response to the University’s decision last week to allow professors to request to move their class to in-person instruction if there is a “definable benefit,” . Board members and committee chairs also discussed COVID-19 and student activities budget updates and conversations with Pitt police, among other updates.
Police Blotter Aug. 20-26

Police Blotter Aug. 20-26

By News Editors • August 27, 2020
A drug violation, theft and a criminal mischief in this week’s police blotter.
Plainclothes police in an unmarked van arrested Matthew Cartier, a protest marshal helping to clear traffic for the Black Lives Matter march through Oakland, outside of Pitt’s Barco Law Building last Saturday.

Pitt students, faculty express concerns over City arrest in unmarked van

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 21, 2020
For Eric Macadangdang, the arrest of a protest marshal by City police officers outside Pitt’s Barco Law Building last Saturday is a safety concern for all Pitt students.
Police blotter: Aug. 13 - Aug. 19

Police blotter: Aug. 13 – Aug. 19

By News Editors • August 20, 2020
Disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and more in this week’s police blotter.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • August 12, 2020
Rosfeld filed a civil complaint in January against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Kathy Humphrey, the senior vice chancellor for engagement, for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018 termination.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed, but open to amendment

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • May 12, 2020
A federal judge dismissed former Pitt police officer Michael Rosfeld’s lawsuit in federal court against the University Tuesday.
Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary

Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • May 1, 2020
Pitt police issued a crime alert Friday evening detailing a reported burglary in the 3100 block of Kennett Square. 
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Police blotter: April 9 – April 15

By News Editors • April 16, 2020
The Pitt News collates and publishes the Pitt police’s media crime log on a weekly basis.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Police blotter: April 2 – April 8

By News Editors • April 9, 2020
Pitt police recording nothing in the crime log for six of the last seven days.
U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan said there was no evidence to suggest Rosfeld's resignation was coerced under duress.

Police blotter: March 4 – March 18

By News Editors • March 19, 2020
Arrests, thefts, conduct referrals, City police reports and more in this week's Police Blotter.
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