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
Kellen Petrone: Unfinished volleyball business in Pittsburgh

Kellen Petrone: Unfinished volleyball business in Pittsburgh

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • April 7, 2023
Kellen Petrone founded Duquene’s club volleyball team, coached at Robert Morris and is now entering his 10th year at Pitt. As Dan Fisher’s offensive mind and recruiting coordinator, there’s only one goal left for the duo — win a National Championship.
Michael Ellison: The Big Man on Campus

Michael Ellison: The Big Man on Campus

By Juliana Morello, Staff Writer • April 4, 2023
Michael Ellison, known as “Big Mike,” works in the Market at Sutherland. He is a fixed figure at Pitt and uses his job as an opportunity to get to know the students, one of the biggest jobs on campus.
DongJo Kim: Food visionary

DongJo Kim: Food visionary

By Punya Bhasin • April 18, 2022
When DongJo Kim came from South Korea to the United States in order to attend the University of Utah, he couldn’t cook so much as a scrambled egg. Within two years, Kim was drawing up plans to open up his own restaurant. Now, nearly four years later, he has more than 7,000 Instagram followers jumping at the chance to eat his food.
Tyrone Carter: The heart of Trees Hall

Tyrone Carter: The heart of Trees Hall

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 13, 2022
Tyrone Carter said his security job at Trees Hall was just another part of his life, but those who interact with him say his presence in Trees Hall is more valuable than people, including Carter, fully realize.
Mandy Cooper: Golden Girl keeps busy

Mandy Cooper: Golden Girl keeps busy

By Sinead McDevitt, Digital Manager • April 7, 2022
It’s hard to describe anyone in one word, especially when they’re as involved in the Pitt community as Mandy Cooper. Besides studying as an undergraduate nursing student, she’s the section leader of the Pitt Golden Girls, philanthropy assistant for the Delta Zeta sorority and conducting independent research.
Ruthie McDoodle: The friendly face behind The Kosher Plate

Ruthie McDoodle: The friendly face behind The Kosher Plate

By Harsh Hiwase, Senior Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
Tucked away in a corner of the Market at Litchfield Towers is The Kosher Plate, Pitt’s go-to store for freshly prepared, warm Kosher food. The lady behind the counter, Ruth McDoodle, has been serving up delicious meals and smiles for two years.
Tony Novosel: Looking for trouble

Tony Novosel: Looking for trouble

By Matthew Monroy • April 20, 2020
From the unruly mustache that he’s been sporting since his 20s to the loose ponytail that rests on the back of his neck, Novosel doesn’t immediately seem like an erudite world-traveler who has spent years facilitating the peace process of a violent conflict.
Andrew Exler: Spreading love in the wake of hate

Andrew Exler: Spreading love in the wake of hate

By Sarah Connor • April 16, 2020

Andrew Exler remembers the day of the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue vividly.  His family belongs to the synagogue’s Tree Of Life*Or L’Simcha congregation, where his parents and grandparents...

Eva Albertsson: One foot in two countries

Eva Albertsson: One foot in two countries

By Charlie Taylor • April 14, 2020
Any Pitt student interested in studying Swedish ends up talking to Eva Albertsson sooner or later — after all, she’s the only professor who teaches it. 
Nathaniel Palmer: A huge production

Nathaniel Palmer: A huge production

By Siddhi Shockey • April 13, 2020
Nathaniel Palmer, a junior communications major and Pittsburgh native, discovered his talent for music making during middle school.
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