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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Nike branded merchandise in the Pitt Shop.

Hong Seng Worker Student Solidarity Campaign protests Pitt’s sale of Nike apparel

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 18, 2024
Some students at Pitt are joining a national movement of schools across the country, calling for the University to cut their contracts with Nike after they claim the company stole $800,000 from workers at the Hong Seng Knitting Factory. The goal of the organization is to hold both Pitt and Nike accountable for the production of clothing they “profit millions of dollars from.”
Cabeza de Toro beach in Punta Cana.

‘Time to get away’: Students reflect on spring break

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024

For college students, spring break is a chance to get away from school to either a sunny vacation spot or their hometown, relaxing with friends and family. Regardless of where students go on their time...

Emily Staerk (left) from Spring-Ford High School and Ryleigh Marks (right) from Moon Township prepare vacuum forming molds during the Pink Panther event on Friday evening.

Pink Panthers+ Mentorship Program shows high school women they belong at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering

By Briana Bindus, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
Pink Panthers+ is a one-day program that gives high school girls a glimpse into a day in the life of an actual female STEM student at Pitt.
Jennifer Ponce Cori at the “Difficult Dialogues” panel in Posvar Hall on Wednesday evening.

‘Difficult Dialogues’ panel discusses women’s rights in different countries

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
Panel moderator Laura Lovett led the “Difficult Dialogues: Naming State Violence Against Women in Different Contexts,” discussion, featuring four different guest speakers, Jennifer Ponce Cori, Naima Mohammadi, Fayezah Haji Hassan and Jasmine Green.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Faculty assembly discusses new provost, university policies

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024

Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear announced that the provost search committee selected Joseph McCarthy as Pitt’s new provost and senior vice chancellor during Wednesday’s meeting.  McCarthy...

Police blotter: Feb. 29 to March 6

Police blotter: Feb. 29 to March 6

By News Editors • March 8, 2024

Thursday, February 29  A campus security authority reported a rape at the law school.  Pitt police took a report regarding a criminal mischief at the Petersen Events Center.  Friday, March...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt names winners of 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • March 6, 2024
On Feb. 28, Pitt announced the winners of the 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards. The award honors Pitt faculty who have made meaningful contributions to the Pitt community through their teaching or research.
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.
An electron micrograph of the norovirus.

As norovirus spreads across campus, students recount their experiences

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024
Across the country, cases of the norovirus are climbing. Panther Central sent out an email on March 2 with confirmation of at least one case of the virus on campus, but dozens of students have reported falling ill over the last week.
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