2 men arrested for Ward homicide
City police arrested two men for the death of the man found on the 3200 block of Ward Street Monday afternoon. The men in custody are 21-year-old Velmon Dowling and 22-year-old Shayne Andrew...
View ArticleActor Justin Baldoni talks ‘Being Man Enough’
Justin Baldoni is a self-proclaimed feminist of the 21st century. The actor — best known for his role on “Jane the Virgin” — said he knows he is a straight, white, privileged man with a platform, but...
View ArticleUniversity Senate discusses teaching innovations
Pitt faculty, staff and administrators gathered Tuesday afternoon to discuss innovation in teaching and making higher education more accessible to all. About 50 Pitt faculty, staff and administrators...
View ArticleSGB reveals updated finals week policy
Student Government Board announced changes to finals scheduling at Tuesday’s public meeting that the board hopes will reduce the stress of finals week. Currently, if a student is scheduled to take...
View ArticleSutherland student treated for possible meningitis
A Pitt student-athlete living in Sutherland Hall is currently being treated for a potential case of bacterial meningitis, according to a statement released by the University Wednesday morning. The...
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Panelists consider social media’s impact
When David Hickton addressed the concept of social media Wednesday night, he said users are reaching a tipping point of outrage with it that will lead to social change. “We’re recognizing that we’re...
View ArticleBreaking grounds with big ideas: four growers for the win
In the future, the tomatoes in your salad, on your sandwich and in your pasta may be gathered by harvesters who can not only tell whether a tomato is ripe or unripe in just a few seconds, but also...
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Protest on campus combines Black Lives Matter and Never Again
“What do we want? Gun control! When do we want it? Now!” “No justice, no peace. No racist police.” Both of those chants are common refrains heard in countless protests across the country — the former...
View ArticleStudents rethink society at annual TedX event
Growing up in the South Side of Chicago, Jasiri Oronde Smith’s childhood was “100 percent black.” His friends, his neighbors and his family were all African-American. Then his family moved to...
View ArticleUniversity continues search for Counseling Center director
The search for a University Counseling Center director is still ongoing, according to University spokesperson Kevin Zwick — who also did not comment on whether there will be a new director by the...
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Black women break barriers in medicine
Growing up with Mae Jemison — an engineer, physician and the first black female astronaut to go into space — as her childhood hero and inspiration, Dr. Kellie Middleton knew from an early age that she...
View ArticleLance Bass in sync with LGBTQ+ community
When Lance Bass looks back on his time in NSYNC, he can’t help but laugh — both at his antics and the crowds often confused by them. “I found it funny,” Bass said. “Before anyone knew I was gay, I was...
View ArticleIFC addresses Greek life action plan at SGB meeting
Pitt’s Interfraternity Council president, Christian Baker, spoke about a working action plan that was recently released for Greek life at Tuesday’s Student Government Board meeting. Dean of Students...
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Northview Heights provides refuge in Pittsburgh
Fumbling for their IDs at the entrance, first-time visitors to Northview Heights are often surprised when they see they must present identification to get onto the grounds. Once past the initial guard...
View ArticleCecile Richards reflects on life of activism
Cecile Richards has been politically active since seventh grade, when she wore a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War. When she was called to the principal’s office and asked if her...
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Allentown stays soulful as businesses flourish
Craig Bittner walked into the dimly lit Black Forge Coffee House on Arlington Avenue one breezy Saturday morning in March, past the walls covered in local art for sale and a large chalkboard calendar...
View ArticleTPN earns 17 awards at College Media Business and Advertising Managers
College Media Business and Advertising Managers presented The Pitt News with 17 awards for excellence in business operations, marketing and promotions during the organization’s 46th annual Advertising...
View ArticleFeminists march for inclusivity
Marchers waving signs made out of cardboard, paper and pizza boxes drew the attention of passersby as they wove their way through Pitt’s campus and Oakland Thursday evening — chanting in support of...
View ArticleGreek life action plan proposes changes
Following a nearly semester-long social probation, fraternities and sororities will be permitted to resume normal operations in the fall 2018 semester, but with a few changes. Pitt released a working...
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Pitt dancers marathon for kids
Students in the Cost Sports Center spent most of Saturday sweating — but not from running laps or drills. Instead, about 1,450 people danced to top-40 hits over a period of 16 hours under neon lights....
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