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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
Police Blotter: March 30 - April 4

Police Blotter: March 30 – April 4

By News Editors • April 6, 2023
Pitt police reported missing DoorDash orders, criminal mischief and more in this week’s crime log.
A concept rendering of an entrance to the planned Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center.

City Planning Commission approves Victory Heights project

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2023
The City Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve construction of an arena and sports performance center on upper campus, clearing the way for Pitt to begin its Victory Heights project.
Lita Brillman, a student in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, outside of the William Pitt Union.

GSPIA student Lita Brillman campaigns for City Council

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023
As a queer Jewish woman and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs student, Lita Brillman considers herself a “starfish candidate” while she runs for Pittsburgh City Council District 5.
Pitt police chief James Loftus.

‘A very scary situation’: Student react to active shooter hoax, cite need for better communication

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
When Pitt’s campus locked down for a supposed active shooter threat at a nearby high school last Wednesday, it took a long time for Tia Sanjeev to find out that the report was a hoax, especially as false information circulated on social media.
Students receive food at MSA’s Fast-a-Thon on Tuesday night.

‘Live a day in our shoes’: MSA invites non-Muslims to partake in Ramadan through ‘Fast-A-Thon’

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2023
About 150 students participated in Pitt’s Muslim Students Association’s first-ever “Fast-a-Thon,” an event where non-Muslims fasted on Tuesday with Muslim students for Ramadan. The event raised more than $4,000 for Islamic Relief USA.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday night.

SGB discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SNAP benefits

By James Paul, Staff Writer • April 5, 2023
At its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, SGB discussed the upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month march and approved allocations.
Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel speaks at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning following her appointment.

Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel discusses unionization, ‘anti-trans’ speaker events

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 4, 2023
Pitt’s Board of Trustees named Gabel, the current president of the University of Minnesota, on Monday as Pitt’s chancellor starting in July. Following her appointment, Gabel answered questions at a press conference about her stance on unionization, police relations and “anti-trans” speaker events on campus.
A performer sings during Greek Sing on Bigelow Boulevard Saturday evening.

Greek Sing features ‘exciting’ prom, Elvis and Gossip Girl themed performances

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • April 4, 2023
Fans of cartoons, scary movies and high school dances gathered at Bigelow Boulevard to cheer on their favorite groups during this year’s annual Greek Sing.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joins University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joined the University Consortium on Afro-Latin American Studies in November 2022. This consortium will examine the contributions of African descendants to Latin American history and culture.
Pitt graduates after their 2021 graduation at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s graduate enrollment growth slower than its peers

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
Pitt’s graduate enrollment growth slower than its peers
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