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
Mourners gather at a small memorial behind police lines near the Tree of Life Synagogue Oct. 30, 2018. On the other side of the barricades, President Donald Trump addressed the nation three days after the deadly Tree of Life shooting.

New class addresses anti-Semitism

By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer • January 10, 2019
A new class called “Anti-Semitism Then and Now: Perspectives after Tree of Life” begins on Jan. 23. The series of lectures is hosted by the Jewish studies department, along with the history department, religious studies department and the European Studies Center.
Board member Rajaab Nadeem discusses gun regulations at SGB’s weekly meeting Tuesday evening.

SGB pushes stricter laws on firearm sales

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • December 5, 2018
After more than a month of trying to help Pittsburgh heal from the Tree of Life shooting, SGB has set its sights on making change in Washington.
A mourner rests her hand on a Star of David that read the name of a victim in the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in October.

Jewish students remember Tree of Life on Hanukkah

By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer • December 3, 2018
The first night of Hanukkah began last night and Jewish students are celebrating while remembering the lives lost in the Tree of Life shooting.
Pitt professors explore psychology of mass shooting survivors

Pitt professors explore psychology of mass shooting survivors

By Sid Lingala and Hannah Schneider • November 30, 2018
The recent expansion in the DSM–5 of PTSD gives more insight into the general psychology of mass shooting survivors.
Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation

Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News • November 27, 2018
After 346 mass shootings in 2017, 321 have occurred so far in 2018 — and studies continue to show an increasing number of these incidents.
A broadcast journalist is filmed on the scene of a protest in opposition to President Donald Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh in the wake of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.

How FBI, journalists prepared responses to violence

By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer • November 27, 2018
From the FBI to WPXI-TV, police officers and journalists alike have to be prepared for unpredictable mass acts of violence. Because of the unpredictable characteristic of mass acts of violence, these organizations must have plans that are ready to be set in place.
Joyce Fienberg, 75, worked as a research specialist in Pitt’s Learning Research and Development Center for 25 years before she retired in 2008.

Tree of Life victim Joyce Fienberg remembered as deeply caring

By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018
Joyce Fienberg, a victim of the Tree of Life Shooting, was a Pitt researcher for 25 years.
The Pitt men’s basketball team wore “Stronger than Hate” shirts while warming up before their exhibition match against Pitt-Johnstown.

Jewish athletes at Pitt reflect on Tree of Life shooting

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • November 14, 2018
The morning of Oct. 27 seemed like just another Saturday for Pitt’s swimming and diving coach and his two Jewish swimmers. But an evil act quickly turned it into anything but.
Close to 3,000 people attended the Stronger than Hate vigil on the Cathedral of Learning Lawn Monday afternoon.

Pitt students gather to support Jewish community

By Christian Snyder, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2018
In a combined effort on Monday afternoon, members of the Pitt community gathered in support of the Jewish community. The vigil featured words from Mayor Bill Peduto along with several musical performances from student a cappella groups.
Members of Delta Chi make pancakes to raise money for the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Fraternities fundraise with pancakes, bring hope to tragic times

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor • October 31, 2018
Campus groups have each had their own reactions to the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy last weekend. Delta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu chose to help out with a pancake fundraiser.
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