You see them everywhere – in the bustling Towers lobby, by the delicious smell of pizza in the Union, and next to the security guards in your dorm. A copy of The Pitt News can be found almost around every corner on campus. But what happens when you’re in the middle of South O, and you absolutely must hop on the next shuttle before your feet fall off from squeezing them into your new heels? That’s where The Pitt News App comes in handy. There’s so much to it that you might have never even known about! Check out the eight reasons The Pitt News App is super convenient, easy to use, and can be a real lifesaver!
1) Shuttle Tracker
My personal favorite part about the app – this little gadget (found under “Tools” on the homepage) easily helps you figure out which bus is coming next to take you to your destination. Because we all know that before the shuttle tracker, waiting for the 10A used to be like:
But with The Pitt News App, now we can happily know the bus will be with us in less than two minutes.
2) Laundry Viewer
No more checking ten thousand times to see if your wash is done! Now with the laundry viewer, you can not only make sure your load (or 3 weeks’ worth of loads, no judgments here) is done, but you can also make sure there are open machines to use. So doing laundry can finally stop feeling like a chore, and more like:
3) The Classifieds
Need some extra pocket money? The classifieds section will help you find a subletter, land a part-time job right in Oakland, or even find the occasional research project. Seems too good to be true? Just look at Nicki…aka future you!
4) SafeRider Quick Call
Now this is where The Pitt News App can really make the difference between a great night out, and a terrible time walking home in the freezing cold. With the simple tap of this button, SafeRider is an easy click away without you having to test Siri’s ever-so-perfect voice recognition.
5) The Housing Guide
I seriously wish I knew about this last year when I was searching for an apartment. No matter how many sites you try for apartment hunting, I think this app takes the cake. You can customize the search however much you’d like – from choosing how close to Cathy you want to be, to your max budget per month. Get ready to be living the fancy life.
6) Campus Map
For those of us who are still having a hard time finding the fastest route to Chevron, or need to know how to get back to the Cathedral from across the Boulevard, this feature is for you. Even when the top of the Cathedral is hidden behind a ton of gray clouds, you’ll be able to find you way home safely. Say goodbye to looking like this on your way around!
7) Offers and Specials
This features comes in a close second for my top rated. Any place from Hofbrauhaus, to Mad Mex, to Puccini’s Hair Design can post coupons just waiting for you to take advantage of. Keep checking back daily for a deal!
8) Trivia
Trivia Crack what? Now you can compete against every Pitt student for a chance to win prizes! Test your knowledge and every week you could receive a free large pizza at your door. For me, that’s enough reason to download the app any day!
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