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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
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Students vote Latin American Revolutions as Pitt best course

By Ryleigh Lord, For The Pitt News • March 22, 2022
Pitt students voted Latin American Revolutions, a history course taught by Professor Michel Gobat, the best undergraduate course at Pitt in The Pitt News’ 2022 “Best Of” survey.
SCCC club members meet in Posvar Hall in fall 2021.

‘Anything is a step forward’: Student organization investigates cold cases

By Daniel Okren, For The Pitt News • March 21, 2022
The campus group Students Conquering Cold Cases investigates unsolved cases from around the Pittsburgh region. Founded in 2015, the club provides students an opportunity to get hands-on experience with investigating authentic case files.
Anna Libikh holds a photo of her family who live in Ukraine.

‘Being Ukrainian and being a student’: Ukrainian Pitt students reflect on war

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • March 20, 2022
Returning from spring break, Ukrainian Pitt students reflected on the Russia-Ukraine war and their family’s safety.
Pitt Faculty Assembly members discuss Pitt potentially removing its mask mandate on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty Assembly discusses mask mandate, budget policy and more

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2022
In its Wednesday virtual meeting, Faculty Assembly discussed Pitt potentially removing its mask mandate and voted on a budget policy recommendation and a resolution banning external interference on what can or cannot be covered in courses.
Tetyana Shlikhar, visiting lecturer and Russian major undergraduate adviser, sits in her office on Monday.

Pitt’s Slavic Department explains history behind Russia-Ukraine war

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • March 17, 2022
When Russian missiles began ravaging multiple cities throughout Ukraine, Tetyana Shlikhar’s friends back home desperately sought out safety. Some were able to flee the country, but others remain living in fear in the now war-torn nation.
Police Blotter: March 3 - March 16

Police Blotter: March 3 – March 16

By News Editors • March 17, 2022
Pitt police reported drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief and gasoline theft in this week’s police blotter.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt to relax mask requirements, adds 69 new COVID-19 cases since March 2

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 17, 2022
Pitt officials said Thursday that the University would soon relax its mask requirements, with a precise date released next week, “contingent on conditions continuing to improve on campus and in our surrounding communities.”
Aurora Sharrard, Pitt’s sustainability director, speaks at a 2019 town hall hosted by Student Government Board.

Pitt releases long-awaited climate plan

By Martha Layne, News Editor • March 17, 2022
Pitt released its climate plan on Thursday, detailing the University’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2037.
Joe McCarthy, the vice provost for undergraduate studies.

Educational Outreach Center expands to reach more students

By Ryleigh Lord, For The Pitt News • March 16, 2022
Pitt is looking to positively influence and engage the next generation of college students through its new program, the Educational Outreach Center.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy's Place on Feb 22.

SGB approves new vice president, discusses transportation issues

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • March 16, 2022
Student Government Board held its weekly Tuesday evening meeting in Nordy’s place and discussed transportation issues, a proposed tuition tax, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Oakland Crossings plan.
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