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
A skateboarding event held by Blind Outdoor Leisure Development.

Pitt student Hana Goodman and local organizations join forces to create adaptive skateboarding events for the blind

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • May 30, 2023
A growing skateboarding culture in Pittsburgh has made it their mission to include people of all abilities. Pitt graduate student Hana Goodman recently teamed up with two local organizations to teach people with visual impairments to skateboard.
The 3 Rivers Reform skate club provides a scene for female, non-binary, and trans skaters to socialize and skate together.

Meet the people making Pittsburgh skateboarding more inclusive

By Zainab Hakeem, For The Pitt News • August 20, 2019
In addition to a social media presence where the organization sells stickers, T-shirts and other merchandise, 3 Rivers Reform hosts events where all skaters can come together and celebrate skating.
Sponsored Content: WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Wheelin’ to find a new confidence, community

Sponsored Content: WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Wheelin’ to find a new confidence, community

By Julia Lee • March 28, 2018

OneUp Skate Shop is located in the South Side of Pittsburgh at 1923 East Carson Street.  While originating in 2003, they have been on the South Side for the past decade and they carry 100 brands and counting...

Robert Benjamin, a Pitt Biology graduate, still rides his longboard around Oakland. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Students skate through school streets

By Ellie Yoon / For The Pitt News • September 21, 2017

Some Pitt students trek to their classes on foot. Many more bike or pray the bus comes on time. But a handful can sometimes be seen rolling down Forbes or Fifth avenues with a textbook-filled backpack...

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