The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
The underside of the Charles Anderson Bridge.

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge closes to vehicular traffic

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 1, 2023
The Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge in Oakland closed to vehicular traffic on Wednesday. Repairs are set to start “as soon as possible,” but will likely take at least four months.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB approves two new board members to fill vacant seats

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Student Government Board appointed Braydan Issermoyer and Annika Agarwal to the board at its weekly meeting after an additional seat opened up following board member Derek Dressler's resignation.
Derek Dressler, SGB’s former vice president of governance.

SGB board member resigns due to ‘extensive time commitment’

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Student Government Board announced the resignation of Derek Dressler, the vice president of governance, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
A street sign for Atwood Street in Oakland.

Margs no more: Mad Mex Oakland closes indefinitely, cites ‘staffing struggles’

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 1, 2023
The Oakland location of Mad Mex closed suddenly Tuesday afternoon, less than four months after reopening following a yearlong hiatus.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

Exclusive | Students write letter to Provost Cudd, Dean Blee urging Pitt to keep English Language Institute open

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 31, 2023
Pitt’s announcement that it will close the English Language Institute this summer left international students worried about losing their student visas, some saying they will have to leave the country in about two weeks at the end of the semester.
Roundup of Black History Month events

Roundup of Black History Month events

By Punya Bhasin and Ryleigh Lord • January 31, 2023
February is Black History Month. The Pitt News has compiled a list of events occurring on campus and in the city that commemorate Black History month and highlight the Black community in Pittsburgh.
Dean Valerie Kinloch stands outside the School of Education.

Q&A: Dean of the School of Education reflects on new undergraduate major, recognition as one of nation’s 200 most impactful education scholars

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023
Since becoming the dean of Pitt’s School of Education in 2017, Valerie Kinloch has reshaped the school into an institute that prioritizes equity and justice.
Protesters speak into a microphone during the Tyre Nichols protest on Sunday.

‘We are not satisfied’: Pitt students protest police brutality, demand justice for Tyre Nichols

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 30, 2023
Following the release of the graphic video showing Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police on Friday, Pitt students protested police brutality on Sunday night using a somewhat unconventional method — police sirens.
Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council talks shared governance issues, renegotiations of ELI closure

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
Senate Council discussed the English Language Institute, shared governance, reproductive health resources and more at its monthly meeting on Thursday.
A PRT bus on Fifth Avenue.

PRT preps for Bus Rapid Transit with changes to Oakland routes

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
Pittsburgh Regional Transit could change several bus routes through Oakland to accommodate the Bus Rapid Transit project, limiting service for some East End commuters and reducing connections to Downtown.
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