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Peregrine falcons receive bands for first time since pandemic
When Kate St. John first noticed a pair of peregrine falcons arrive at Pitt in 2001, she immediately emailed the PA Game Commission (PGC) out of excitement. A rare sight to see, St. John set out to get...
View ArticleOPDC talks neighborhood disturbances, police negligence with students
For Janice Markowitz, an Oakland resident, the parties in Oakland “traumatize” her and other residents. “A couple weeks ago I watched two students right in front of me fall off the balcony,...
View ArticleOPDC holds event to discuss trash in Oakland
Mary Shea, an Oakland resident, said she is tired of Oakland’s trash-ridden streets preventing her from safely walking on the sidewalk. “We went through an entire two weeks in Oakland where you could...
View ArticleNew app helps trans people with voice training and gender confirmation
For Alex Ahmed, voice is important for transgender people because it can help solidify their gender identity. “Voice can be a source of physical and emotional stress. It can trigger and exacerbate...
View ArticleGallagher touts 53% increase in first-year Pitt applications at Board of...
Pitt’s first-year classes seem to be getting bigger each year, and now we know one reason why — according to Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, first-year applications to the Oakland campus have risen by...
View ArticlePitt’s student-run hip-hop crew inspires, empowers members
For Alyssa Teter, Controlled Chaos is not just a dance club but a way to redefine social norms. “Growing up, we are told that we shouldn’t dance a certain way for fear of giving off a provocative...
View ArticlePitt’s Center for Governance and Markets receives $2.4 million to research...
Researchers from Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets won a three-year, $2.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to research social division and polarization, according to a University...
View ArticlePennsylvania colleges relax rules, emphasize vaccinations in ‘new phase’ of...
The COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, according to Dr. Lee Harrison, an epidemiologist at Pitt, but it has entered a new era. “I think we’re in a totally different phase of the pandemic,” Harrison...
View Article‘Sets you apart’: New majors offer competitive job opportunities
Before applying to college, Annabelle Cotton, a junior digital narrative and interactive design major, found herself torn between pursuing computer engineering and English and media studies. She did...
View ArticleExperts offer students advice on saving, investing
For Noah Katcher, a junior marketing major, it is difficult to budget his money while in school. He said the College of Business Administration has not yet taught him strategies for saving and...
View ArticleSGB approves new board member, talks financial wellness
Joel Philistin, the director of Pitt’s Center for Financial Education and Wellness, spoke at Tuesday night’s Student Government Board meeting to promote the center’s mission of financial understanding....
View ArticleStudent doordashers reflect on its pros and cons
For many working students on campus, having to deal with an annoying boss can be frustrating. Some students, like Austin Beasly have avoided that situation entirely by becoming DoorDash gig workers....
View ArticlePitt’s wolves of Wall Street: Students invest in stocks and crypto
While college is a financial burden for many students, Sebastian Santos eased that burden thanks to a $500 investment he made six years ago. He started investing in stocks in the ninth grade, and has...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Sept. 22 – Sept. 28
Thursday, September 22 Pitt police issued a citation for the violation of a city ordinance at Sennott Street. Friday, September 23 Pitt police reported a student left their bag unattended and upon...
View ArticleLess-Commonly-Taught Languages Center offers diverse programs for students
A “less commonly taught” language doesn’t translate into an unimportant language, and Pitt’s Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center is working daily to spread that message to students on campus. LCTL,...
View Article‘It’s empowerment and teamwork’: A cappella clubs on campus foster community...
For Emma Cada, a sophomore political science major and assistant music director for Tonal Disruption, a cappella is more than just making beats — it’s making beats with her a cappella “family.” “It...
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Photos: New Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony
Gallery|5 Photos Romita Das | Senior Staff Photographer A sign outside of Benedum Hall commemorating the construction of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Members of the Pitt community...
View ArticleFederal work-study helps students afford college, extend career opportunities
As college prices across the country and at Pitt increase, many families need help. According to Forbes, more than half of undergraduates leave college with debt, owing about $29,000 on average. One of...
View ArticleRoundup of Homecoming events
Homecoming kicks off this week with events for both students and alumni! Activities organized by student leaders at the Blue & Gold Society, the staff at the Pitt Alumni Association and alumni...
View ArticlePitt goes test-optional through fall 2025
Pitt extended its test-optional program for undergraduate first-year applications through 2025, according to a University news release. The program, which began in fall 2021 during the COVID-19...
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