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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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.
A student speaks to Student Government Board on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

SGB discusses upcoming Eatery town hall

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, Student Government Board discussed the upcoming town hall to address food safety issues and announced the addition of two new assembly members.
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. 
SGB President Sarah Mayer speaks during the SGB meeting on Tuesday.

SGB provides food safety updates, approves ad-hoc charters 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2024
Student Government Board provided an update on food safety in the Eatery and voted on four charters at its meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s place.
Students dine at the Eatery.

‘Disgusting and disturbing’: Parents voice concerns about Eatery conditions

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Members of “University of Pittsburgh Parents,” a Facebook group with over 7,000 members, have raised increasing concerns regarding reports of uncooked chicken being served in The Eatery. 
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

‘It is literally DIY your own meal’: Students with dietary restrictions struggle finding food on campus

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023
Eating on campus is often trickier for students with allergies or dietary restrictions like Jeremy Matloub, a first-year computer science major who is lactose intolerant. Oftentimes, he gives up when trying to find quality foods that meet his needs.
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

A student guide to the new Eatery

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 10, 2023
The Eatery — the largest dining facility at Pitt — is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation to change the dining experience for students.
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

‘Inconvenient’ and ‘unnecessary’: Eatery closure over the summer presents challenges for students staying on campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • June 14, 2023
Eatery undergoes major renovations but affects students staying over the summer for on campus jobs.
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.
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