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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday night’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses referendum questions, student workers’ rights

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer March 6, 2024
Student Government Board discussed the election results, student activity fees, contraception advocacy and student workers’ rights in their March 5 meeting.
Panelists speak during a Women in Politics event hosted by Student Government Board on Monday in the William Pitt Union.

SGB hosts Women in Politics panel

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer March 6, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Student Government Board hosted a Women in Politics panel on March 4 featuring a panel of women involved in politics.
Members of The Blank Slate, led by President-elect Sarah Mayer (center), celebrate the election results during Student Government Board’s public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces election results

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer February 28, 2024
Student Government Board announced election results for the president and board for next year during its Tuesday meeting in Nordy’s Place.
Student Government Board, in their own words

Student Government Board, in their own words

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer February 27, 2024
Ahead of the 2024-25 elections, The Pitt News spoke to multiple members of Student Government Board about the organization and its role on Pitt’s campus.
A member of the Pakistani Student Association speaks about the organization’s allocation request during the public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses upcoming elections, events 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer February 21, 2024
Student Government Board President Ryan Young opened the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, by introducing the change in the allocation request deadline to Sunday at midnight to accommodate an increase in student funding requests.
Members of the Student Government Board speak during their public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses allocation procedures, upcoming elections

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer February 14, 2024
Student Government Board discussed allocation procedures and upcoming elections during their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening.
Sarah Mayer answers questions about her candidacy for Student Government Board president at a public Q&A session in the William Pitt Union.

Sarah Mayer runs uncontested in the SGB presidential election, speaks at public candidate event  

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer February 14, 2024
Sole Student Government Board presidential candidate Sarah Mayer answers questions ranging from money to the upcoming union renovations. Other board member hopefuls explain their positions and slates. 
Members of Student Government Board speak during the public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Jan. 30.

SGB discusses recent ACC Advocacy Days conference, upcoming elections

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2024
Upon returning from ACC Advocacy Days in Washington, Student Government Board discussed its upcoming presidential elections, the purchase of new AEDs to install on campus and a recent meeting between SGB and senior leadership at Pitt. 
Members of Student Government Board attend the public meeting on Tuesday in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses upcoming election season, resolution for staff union 

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer January 31, 2024
President Ryan Young began the Student Government Board meeting on Jan. 30 by introducing the upcoming ‘24-’25 election season. The Board later presented a resolution that declares public support for a ‘fair staff union election.’
Members of Student Government Board speak during Tuesday’s public meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses new allocations manual, increased funding

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer January 24, 2024
Student Government Board discussed student leader stipends, an updated allocations manual and an increase in allocations funding at their meeting on Tuesday. 
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