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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Mark Kramer poses for a photo outside The Corner in West Oakland.

Mark Kramer: Writer and empathy farmer

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Walking into Mark Kramer’s office is like entering a mosaic of mementos. Pictures of his two children sit on his desk, and trinkets cover shelves along one wall. The shelves are also full of books that...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt students describe search for summer opportunities

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
As summer approaches, the pressure to find a job or internship increases — with events such as Pitt’s career fair offering opportunities to look for them. Whether it’s to further career goals, make a bit of money or both, students are searching for ways to spend their time this summer.
Katie Fitzpatrick, vice president of initiatives, speaks at the Student Government Board public meeting at Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

SGB reviews fall budgets, votes on resolution 

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
Student Government Board introduced new changes to the allocations manual and passed a resolution in support of Hong Seng workers at Tuesday’s meeting.
The total solar eclipse as seen from Pymatuning, Pennsylvania, on Monday.

‘Coolest thing I’ve ever seen’: Pymatuning visitors recount Monday’s eclipse

By Nate Yonamine, Contributing Editor • April 10, 2024
Passing clouds did not deter eclipse viewers at Pymatuning State Park. Approximately 400 people, including Pitt students and alumni, arrived at the state park 90 miles north of Pittsburgh to witness the total solar eclipse passing through North America.
Shay Roth talks with others about her work.

Shay Roth: Health literacy warrior

By Gabriela Herring, Staff Columnist • April 9, 2024

Shay Roth graduates from the University of Pittsburgh for the second time this spring — this time as a published author. “It’s funny — I never expected it to snowball into what it's become,...

Panelists answer questions during the Q&A section of the Women in Leadership Panel hosted by Girl Up at Pitt in the William Pitt Union on Sunday.

‘The field itself needs you to be there’: Girl Up hosts Women in Leadership Panel

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024

Girl Up at Pitt hosted its third annual Women in Leadership Panel on Sunday to “empower” women and keep students motivated, according to Girl Up Events Chair Bailey Kielinski.  “By the end of...

A speaker talks with students during the “Free the Facts: Medicare” event in Nordy’s Place on Monday evening.

Pitt Mock Trial, Free the Facts hosts presentation on health care policy

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
The Mock Trial club partnered with Free the Facts, an nonprofit dedicated to educating students on public policy issues, to host a presentation on Medicare and health insurance Monday evening in Nordy’s Place. The event featured keynote speaker Thomas Fodor, a policy associate for Free the Facts and expert on public health policy.
A protester speaks in front of the Chancellor’s Residence at a protest against Chancellor Joan Gabel on Saturday.

Protest outside of Chancellor’s Residence calls for wage equity, Palestinian justice

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
A group of about 35 students and community members gathered outside the Chancellor’s Residence on Devonshire Street to protest a variety of issues on April 6.
Joan Gabel formally inaugurated as Pitt’s 19th Chancellor

Joan Gabel formally inaugurated as Pitt’s 19th Chancellor

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

After almost a year, Pitt officially has a new chancellor. The University of Pittsburgh’s board of trustees formally inaugurated Joan Gabel as the University’s 19th chancellor at Carnegie Music...

Plant2Plate still awaiting University development deadline after three years

Plant2Plate still awaiting University development deadline after three years

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024
Located at 246 Oakland Ave., the Plant2Plate garden provides a rare green space for students and residents alike. In 2021, the university promised the student-run community garden one more season before development on their new land would begin. Years later, members are still waiting.
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