The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

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

The Pitt News
The Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellences hosted Alicia Garza, the co-creator of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement and the Black Lives Matter Global Network. During the event, Alicia Garza touched upon her experiences founding the movement, her current work maintaining diversity and equal access and her book “The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.”

‘Freedom dreams’: Alicia Garza discusses Black Lives Matter, new book

By Punya Bhasin, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
The Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence in Pitt’s law school hosted Alicia Garza, the co-creator of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, on Thursday evening.
Ashley Priore, a Clinton Global Initiative University scholar, teaches chess to anyone between pre-K and 12th grade through Queen’s Gambit, with a focus on supporting young students of color.

Pitt student founds third organization, mentors youth through chess

By Katie Cassidy, For The Pitt News • April 2, 2021
For some, chess is purely a form of entertainment. But for Ashley Priore, a junior English literature and political science double major, chess has a deeper meaning — one that she is determined to help others see.
President Joe Biden speaks in Pittsburgh on March 31, 2021.

‘Once in a generation investment’: Biden proposes new infrastructure plan in Pittsburgh

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
President Joe Biden laid out his $2 trillion American Jobs Plan in Collier on Wednesday afternoon. He said this plan will help rebuild infrastructure and provide job opportunities, in hopes of stimulating America’s economy and decreasing federal debt.
Police Blotter: March 25- March 31

Police Blotter: March 25- March 31

By News Editors • April 1, 2021
A broken window, a missing package and more in this week’s police blotter.
Amy Degurian is a lecturer in the School of Social Work.

Layers of loss: The way we grieve during a pandemic

By Punya Bhasin, Staff Writer • March 31, 2021
The ways people typically grieve have changed during the pandemic, partly because of social distancing protocols. Pitt experts described these changing practices and how people could cope after the pandemic ends.
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night via Zoom.

Community members discuss proposed CMU construction projects

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • March 31, 2021
Carnegie Mellon University has several ideas for a renewed Institutional Master Plan, according to Bob Reppe, the senior director of planning and design at CMU. The IMP and other items were discussed at Oakland Planning and Development Corp.’s Tuesday evening meeting.
The University Library System and Pitt Community Engagement Center Homewood held the virtual event “Honoring Women on the Front Line of COVID-19” on Tuesday afternoon over Zoom in honor of Women’s History Month.

Women panelists discuss finding a balance between work, personal lives during the pandemic

By Alice Tang, Staff Writers • March 31, 2021
The University Library System and CEC in Homewood held the virtual event “Honoring Women on the Front Line of COVID-19” on Tuesday afternoon over Zoom in honor of Women’s History Month.
Professors, students adjust to increased in-person learning

Professors, students adjust to increased in-person learning

By Brandon Raglow, For The Pitt News • March 31, 2021
Pitt moved to the Guarded Risk posture on March 11, after spending about half the semester in the middle Elevated Risk posture. With students attending classes in person and from home, instructors have to consider both learning experiences as they teach.
Student Government Board held its weekly meeting on Tuesday night via Zoom.

SGB continues action on resolutions, approves Lauren’s Promise resolution

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • March 31, 2021
Student government board president Eric Macadangdang addressed the recent spike in COVID-19 cases on Pitt’s campus in SGB’s weekly Tuesday meeting.
In addition to the late withdrawal option, the “G” grade will be modified for students as a “fallback grade.”

Pitt clarifies new ‘G’ grade policy, professors and students voice mixed feelings

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • March 31, 2021
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and after four and a half online terms, grading policies and student and professor accommodations remain hot topics among the Pitt community.
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