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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
A Pitt student wears a mask.

Pitt faculty union, administration clash over lifting mask mandate

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2022
The United Steelworkers union filed an unfair practices charge against Pitt on Friday, alleging that University administrators failed to consult faculty before announcing that campus buildings would go mask optional starting Monday, according to a Friday evening press release from the Steelworkers.
From left, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Senate Council President Robin Kear and Senate Council Vice President Kris Kanthak at a meeting in Posvar Hall on Thursday.

Senate Council discusses new masking guidelines, government funding for in-state tuition

By Alaina Goldberg, Staff Writer • March 24, 2022
The Senate Council started its Wednesday meeting by discussing these new guidelines. The Council, which met in-person and on Zoom, also discussed government funding for in-state tuition, the Russia-Ukraine war and external interference on what can or cannot be covered in courses.
Martina Frederick, left, Lauren Posey and Matthew Yager of Eco Justice Allies.

Students fight environmental injustice in Pittsburgh through advocacy project

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • March 24, 2022
Students in R. Ward Allebach’s Sustainability course are tasked with creating a semester-long project focusing on either sustainability or environmental issues on campus. According to Martina Frederick, her group, “The Ecojustice Allies,” dedicated the semester to addressing environmental racism and injustice on campus and in the city of Pittsburgh.
Police Blotter: March 17 - March 23

Police Blotter: March 17 – March 23

By News Editors • March 24, 2022
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, missing mini refrigerator and drug violations in this week’s police blotter.
Boxes of Days for Girls Pittsburgh chapter’s supplies at their Cathedral of Learning meeting room.

Pitt organization works to destigmatize menstruation

By Abby Cardilli, Staff Writer • March 24, 2022
Claire Kelly, the co-president of Pitt’s Days for Girls club, said normalizing discussions of menstruation is essential to addressing period poverty.
Students who received a booster vaccine dose should update their vaccination status, according to a Thursday email from the CMRO.

Pitt adds 32 new COVID-19 cases since March 16

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 24, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that 23 students and 9 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from March 16 to 22.
A Walnut Capital advertisement.

Pittsburgh Planning Commission supports revised Oakland Crossing plan

By Daniel Okren, For The Pitt News • March 23, 2022
After months of deliberation, the City Planning Commission voted Tuesday to make a positive recommendation to City Council on the newly revised Oakland Crossings plan.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy's Place on Tuesday night.

SGB opens committee chair positions, discusses upcoming inauguration

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • March 23, 2022
SGB held its weekly Tuesday evening public meeting in Nordy’s Place and discussed Pitt’s Climate Action Plan, inauguration for next year’s board and upcoming events. Board members also introduced two new resolutions that will be posted on SGB’s website.
Uwe Stender, a lecturer in Pitt’s German department.

Teaching through memes, kindness: Uwe Stender wins ‘Best Gen-Ed Professor’

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • March 22, 2022
Students voted Uwe Stender, a lecturer in the German department, as the “Best Gen-Ed Professor” in The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey. It’s his first time winning the title since he began working for the University in 2006.
Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream on Atwood Street in Oakland.

Dave & Andy’s voted best ice cream in 2022 ‘Best Of’ survey

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • March 22, 2022
Pitt students voted Dave & Andy’s as best ice cream in The Pitt News’ 2022 “Best Of” survey.
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