The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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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
The Cathedral of Learning.

Nine Pitt students, alumni awarded Fulbright scholarship

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
The Fulbright scholarship enables students to teach or conduct research abroad. This year, nine Pitt students and alumni won the scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Wednesday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses pause on University vaccination requirements, passes drone policy

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon where members discussed the University’s success with Black History Month events, University vaccinations and immunizations and a newly passed drone policy.
Two shot glasses sit on a table.

‘I’m broke’: Pitt students consider ways to drink cheaply on campus

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Out of all the bars on campus, students discuss the cheapest, safest and preferred places to go for a drink.
People sit around a table with pitchers of drinks at Hemingway’s.

Kenny-Spritz-ett, Cathy on Acid and more: Hem’s staff chronicles history behind their famous shot pitchers

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Hemingway’s Cafe staff talks about what inspires them to make their shot pitchers and why they started making them.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces resignation of Annika Agarwal, fourth resignation this academic year

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Annika Agarwal resigned from her board position due to “personal reasons.” Following a public interview process, Agarwal left after SGB appointed her earlier this month.
A pile of cash.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, down 19% from last year

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
The seventh annual Pitt Day of Giving — a 24-hour fundraising initiative — took place all day Tuesday. This year’s PDoG raised $2,405,864, down about 19% from last year’s event.
The logo for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, appears on a mobile phone in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Professors discuss ChatGPT’s potential as a tool in the classroom

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • February 21, 2023
Despite numerous headlines and stories about how students can potentially use ChatGPT to cheat in school, many Pitt professors are approaching ChatGPT with curiosity rather than fear.
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Pay, advancement top priorities for organizers as staff unionization ramps up

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 21, 2023
Organizers say they’re optimistic as efforts to trigger a staff union election gain momentum, even without a definite timetable for when that election might be.
New online platform Togetherall provides peer support for mental health

New online platform Togetherall provides peer support for mental health

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023
For some college students, finding the time and motivation to talk to a therapist can be challenging. Sometimes, students find that talking about their mental health virtually and with other peers their age can feel less intimidating. 
Candidates for Allegheny County executive speak at the Barbara Daly Danko Political Forum, on Saturday at Carnegie Mellon University in the McConomy Auditorium. Pictured from left to right: Liv Bennett, Dave Fawcett, Sara Innamorato, Michael Lamb, Erin McClelland, Will Parker, and John Weinstein.

Forum highlights similar goals, diverse policies in crowded county executive race

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 19, 2023
Seven candidates for Allegheny County executive took the stage at Carnegie Mellon University on Saturday to discuss air quality, affordable housing and other priorities in a wide open democratic primary.
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