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More than 20 students and faculty protested Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded Ukraine.

Photos: Protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • February 25, 2022
More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.
More than 20 students and faculty protested Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn, in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded Ukraine.

Pitt’s Russia, Ukraine clubs come together to protest Russian invasion

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 25, 2022
More than 20 protesters sang Ukraine’s national anthem, chanted “hands off Ukraine' and carried signs saying “stop Putin” Friday afternoon at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently-invaded nation.
Dr. Jay Darr, the director of the University Counseling Center, spoke at a Student Government Board town hall in October for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Jay Darr to become new associate dean of students for wellness

By Betul Tuncer, Assistant News Editor • February 25, 2022
Jay Darr, director of the University Counseling Center, will step down on March 1 from his director position to assume the inaugural role of associate dean of students for wellness.
Provost Ann Cudd, left, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Senate Council President Robin Kear at Wednesday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate council discusses COVID-19 regulations for spring break, passes two policies

By Alexandra DeRubeis, For The Pitt News • February 25, 2022

With spring break quickly approaching and COVID-19 cases on campus dropping, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Pitt will follow the same guidelines as it did over Thanksgiving break. Pitt will require...

Attendees at Wednesday’s MLK Social Justice Symposium at the University Club.

MLK Social Justice Symposium highlights the meaning of privilege

By Samantha Salz, For The Pitt News • February 25, 2022
Pitt’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Symposium, took place on Wednesday in the William Pitt Union. Hosted by the Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development, the event focused on privilege and marginalized identities.
Arjun Manjunath, SGB presidential candidate.

SGB creates new social media rules for 2022 election

By Kendall Swift and Donata Massimiani • February 24, 2022
With the Student Government Board election less than a week away, this year's candidates have to comply with a few new rules. 
Police Blotter: Feb. 18 - Feb. 23

Police Blotter: Feb. 18 – Feb. 23

By News Editors • February 24, 2022
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, criminal mischief and underage drinking citations in this week’s police blotter.
A student places a can of alcoholic seltzer into a fridge.

‘Put yourself first’: Students reflect on sobriety in college

By Katie Cassidy, Senior Staff Writer • February 23, 2022
Drinking is prevalent in the college setting, where more than half of students aged 18 to 22 drink alcohol regularly. Despite the prevalence, not all students partake, whether that be for religious or personal reasons.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night.

SGB hosts PittServes rep, discusses civic advising

By Donata Massimiani, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022
Student Government Board held its weekly meeting Tuesday evening in Nordy’s Place,
The Pitt Day of Giving 2022 logo.

Pitt Day of Giving raises nearly $3 million, up 19% from last year

By Kendall Swift, Staff Writer • February 23, 2022
The sixth annual Pitt Day of Giving — a 24-hour fundraising initiative — took place all day Tuesday. This year’s PDoG raised $2,956,566, up about 19% from the $2,494,002 raised during last year’s event.
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