Coffee bean tariffs affect prices at local coffee shops

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • November 7, 2025

From newly imposed tariffs to rising concerns of climate change, coffee shop owners and students are seeing price increases for a single cup of coffee. 

Pitt faculty provide insight amid rising concerns over fascism

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • October 29, 2025

Since before President Donald Trump was sworn into office for the second time, both his political opponents and regular citizens have warned of fascism in the United States under Trump’s governance, but a lack of consensus on the definition makes it difficult to pin down what these accusations really mean.

SGB addresses Trump’s compact, Menstrual Equity Proposal moves forward

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

Student Government Board addressed concerns about the Trump administration’s compact and discussed the recently announced Menstrual Equity Proposal during Tuesday night’s meeting in Nordy’s Place.

Federal law enforcement seeking offices in Pittsburgh sparks community ICE concerns

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

Federal officials are looking for office space in Pittsburgh for unspecified law enforcement activities, which national outlets report will be filled by ICE.

Pitt, local food banks track increasing food insecurity after federal program cuts

By Amber Medved, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

Amid rising need and federal cuts to food insecurity research, Pitt is partnering with Temple University to track food insecurity data and provide resources for students.

‘Chaos, confusion and instability:’ Pitt’s School of Law hosts panel on Trump’s executive orders

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • October 15, 2025

Legal and public health experts said Trump's executive orders pose a threat to freedom of speech, access to health care and rights of immigrants during a panel at Barco Law Building Tuesday evening. 

Pitt professionals reaffirm importance of vaccines despite political distrust

By Addison Quinn, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Amidst a landscape of political distrust and misinformation, medical professionals at Pitt are navigating challenges in vaccine administration.

Trump administration compact draws faculty criticism, divides student political groups

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • October 14, 2025

Faculty and student political organizations have expressed divided opinions about the Trump administration’s recent Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

International student enrollment drops amid Trump’s restrictive immigration policy

By Naomi Weiss, Senior Staff Writer • October 14, 2025

International student enrollment dropped this fall, which comes on the heels of the Trump administration's restrictive immigration policy.

New H1-B visa fee causes speculation on potential effects at Pitt

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

The Trump administration has instituted a $100,000 worker visa application fee, giving Pitt a potential new cost to worry about.