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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • March 31, 2023
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Pitt is hosting a variety of events and programs throughout April to help educate the community and support survivors.
Police Blotter: March 23 - March 29

Police Blotter: March 23 – March 29

By News Editors • March 30, 2023
Pitt police reported retail theft, criminal trespassing and more in this week’s crime log.
Professor Deirdre McCloskey.

Deirdre McCloskey discusses upcoming debate with Michael Knowles, criticizes petition to cancel event

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2023
Deirdre McCloskey is set to debate “transgenderism and womanhood” with Michael Knowles in the coming weeks. She said it will likely be a “silly debate” but thinks it's important to speak against Knowles’ desire for the government to intervene in family decisions, including those that involve the transitioning and protection of transgender children.
Kakenya Ntaiya at an event honoring her in the William Pitt Union Monday afternoon.

Distinguished Pitt scholar receives 2023 Exemplary Leader award for advocacy work in Kenya

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
On Monday, Pitt’s Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership presented Kakenya Ntaia with the annual Exemplary Leader award for her work supporting women and girls’ health care and empowerment in Kenya.
Members of Some of Gods’ Children Gospel Choir pose for a photo.

‘A big deal’: Some of God’s Children Choir celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
On Sunday, Some of God’s Children Choir is hosting a 50th anniversary concert at the William Pitt Union at 4 p.m. The concert, which is free, includes an appearance from gospel artist Phil Thompson.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

English Language Institute remains open for another year, though its future is ‘unknown’

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 29, 2023
While the English Language Institute will remain open for at least one more year, faculty, staff and students are scrambling to make the most of the ELI’s services amid an uncertain future.
Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is 'unfounded'

Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic is ‘unfounded’

By Alexandra Ross and Rebecca Johnson • March 29, 2023
Pitt police reopened campus and have determined that a "critical incident" at Central Catholic High School is "unfounded." Police locked down campus for about half an hour Wednesday morning, telling people to avoid the area.

Video: Community protests Riley Gaines event

By Maggie Layfield, For the Pitt News • March 29, 2023

About 200 students protested Monday afternoon at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard ahead of a Riley Gaines speaking event that took place Monday evening. Pitt’s Turning Point USA...

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gainey challenges UPMC, Pitt property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey will challenge the charitable tax exemption status of six UPMC properties and one Pitt property, among others, as part of his review of tax-exempt properties in Pittsburgh.
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

Controversial Turning Point, College Republicans events not funded by University

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2023
Two conservative student groups hosting controversial events at Pitt acquired funding for the events through outside organizations instead of seeking assistance from the University.
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