ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø°²×¿°æÏÂÔØ

Skip to Main Content
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

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold 12:29 am
Over one thousand Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to the Cathedral of Learning to celebrate their team’s 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB plans asynchronous classes on future election days, hears concerns from student organizations

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer February 5, 2025
Student Government Board announced plans for asynchronous classes on all future federal Election Days and addressed new student organization concerns at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Pittsburgh Latino organizations provide support amid new executive immigration policies

By Sarah George, Staff Writer February 5, 2025
Latino organizations in Pittsburgh prepare for the effects of the recent immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.
Linda Williams-Moore holds up a T-shirt during “A Night of Celebration: Honoring the Heroes of Black Resistance†on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Black History Month event roundup

By Ashley O'Doherty, Staff Writer February 3, 2025
With February marking Black History Month, The Pitt News compiled a list of events occurring on and off campus that celebrate Pittsburgh’s Black community.
SJP held an emergency meeting in the William Pitt Union to address the potential sanctions it’s facing on Monday, Jan. 27.

SGB releases statement about SJP conduct hearing process

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2025
Student Government Board issued a statement on Saturday evening regarding the conduct hearing process and the University’s communication regarding Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt.
SJP held an emergency meeting in the William Pitt Union to address the potential sanctions SJP is facing.

Pitt seeks to sanction Students for Justice in Palestine, threatens event restrictions

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2025
The Office of Student Conduct is requiring SJP to complete a conduct hearing. The proposed sanctions include banning the club from hosting events through May 5, an action that may throw the future of pro-Palestinian organizing on campus into question.
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration hosted at Hillel JUC.

Descendent of Holocaust survivors speaks to students on Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer January 29, 2025
As fewer and fewer survivors of the Holocaust remain alive, Holocaust Remembrance Day is still commemorated at Pitt 80 years later.
SGB in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

SGB approves anti-hate ad hoc committee, hears concerns of unfair treatment on campus

By Sydney Krasniewski, Staff Writer January 29, 2025
During its weekly meeting on Tuesday at Nordy’s Place, the Student Government Board approved a new anti-hate committee and recognized concerns about unfair treatment against on-campus organizations.
An attendee holds a candle during the Community Vigil for Gaza on Oct. 7, 2024.

Pitt community reacts to ceasefire in Gaza while Students for Justice in Palestine faces suspension

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer January 28, 2025
After 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, a temporary ceasefire has been reached, which has rippling effects across the region, the world and even on Pitt’s campus. Over the course of the 15 months, Pitt has seen numerous protests related to the war. 
Members of the computer science club. (Left to right: Delaney Scheidell, Nij Patel, Shreyash Ranjan, Daniel Peelen, Quentin Romero Lauro, Julian Alamo-Rosas, Insiah Kizilbash, Jeremy Luu, Morgan Engel).

Pitt’s thriving computer science club builds community

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer January 28, 2025
With a rapidly growing social media presence and a focus on building community, Pitt’s Computer Science Club provides opportunities for students to connect, learn and succeed in tech.
Load More Stories