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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

The Pitt News
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB appoints new board member, judicial chair

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023
At its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, SGB appointed Alicia Peng to serve as a board member for the remainder of the semester. The seat originally opened after Annika Agarwal resigned after serving for only two weeks.
Riley Gaines speaks in the O’Hara Ballroom on Monday evening.

‘Spiritual warfare’: Riley Gaines speaks against trans women in women’s sports at on-campus event

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2023
The fight to exclude trans women from women’s sports is “spiritual warfare” and an issue of “moral versus evil,” Riley Gaines said at an on-campus event Monday night.
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

‘Slap in the face’: Protests continue against ‘anti-trans’ speakers amid Riley Gaines event

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 28, 2023
About 200 students protested at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard Monday afternoon, chanting “hate speech isn’t free, it costs lives'' and carrying signs with phrases such as “save trans lives.” 
More than 20 students and faculty protested in March 2022 at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently invaded Ukraine.

‘We still exist’: Ukrainian Culture Club reflects on war, fundraising efforts

By Spencer Levering, For The Pitt News • March 27, 2023
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces more than one year ago, Pitt’s Ukrainian Culture Club has fundraised, volunteered and brought awareness to the conflict.
The most social of drugs’: Study shows increased self-focus when consuming alcohol in virtual settings

The most social of drugs’: Study shows increased self-focus when consuming alcohol in virtual settings

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
Michael Sayette, the director of the Alcohol and Smoking Research Laboratory at Pitt, said surveys have indicated an increase in alcohol consumption from spring 2019 to spring 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A protester speaks into a megaphone at a protest against the University for allowing Cabot Phillips and other "anti-trans" speakers to hold events on campus.

‘Not going anywhere’: Pitt students protest ‘anti-trans’ event with Cabot Phillips

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 25, 2023
About 300 students, faculty and community members protested outside the Cathedral of Learning Friday, chanting “transphobes have got to go” before an event featuring conservative commentator Cabot Phillips started later that evening.
Senate Council at their weekly meeting on Thursday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses ‘anti-trans’ events, Student Government Board election

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • March 24, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon in-person in Posvar Hall and over Zoom. The Council discussed the controversial “anti-trans” events and the higher education funding received in Pennsylvania.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Eight projects to receive funding in next phase of Pitt Seed competition

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2023
A competition designed to advance the Plan for Pitt has reached a new stage, further narrowing down a list of projects that could be funded by the University.
Police Blotter: March 15 - March 22

Police Blotter: March 15 – March 22

By News Editors • March 23, 2023
Pitt police reported arson, liquor law violations and more in this week’s crime log.
Pamela’s Diner on Forbes Avenue in Oakland.

Pamela’s Diner voted ‘Best Breakfast’ in The Pitt News’ survey

By Adrienne Cahillane, For The Pitt News • March 23, 2023
Known for its lyonnaise potatoes and crepe-style hotcakes, Pamela’s Diner on Forbes Avenue was voted the best breakfast spot in The Pitt News’ “Best Of” survey.
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