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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
Students at the fall activities fair in 2016.

Student organizations use new tactics to attract new members after not getting tables at fall activities fair

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • January 10, 2023
After missing out on tables at the fall activities fair, student leaders have found innovative ways to attract new members to their organizations without the help of the popular August event.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting on Nov. 15.

SGB board member resigns ahead of spring semester

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • January 9, 2023
Student Government Board announced the resignation of board member Alison Linares Mendoza in an Instagram post on Dec. 19.
Kevin Smith teaches a class on broadcasting through Pitt Studios in 2020.

‘How the world communicates’: Broadcasting major at Pitt under construction

By James Paul, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023
Currently, Kevin Smith, the director of undergraduate studies in broadcast, is working with David Pettersen, the Director of the Film and Media Studies program, and colleagues across the University, to launch a dedicated broadcasting major in as little as three years.
Thursday’s Senate Council meeting.

Senate Council discusses freeze on policies concerning bargaining items

By James Paul, Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
Robin Kear said in Thursday’s Senate Council meeting any new policy changes concerning wages, hours and the terms and conditions of employment will only apply to those not represented by the faculty union.
Pitt students embrace during a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning in October.

‘I’ve reached out numerous times’: Student leaders disappointed with University communication on campus sexual violence

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
After a meeting between student leaders and Dean of Students Carla Panzella about sexual violence at Pitt, Megan Sharkey said she has mixed emotions.
Police Blotter: Dec. 1 - Dec. 5

Police Blotter: Dec. 1 – Dec. 5

By News Editors • December 9, 2022
Pitt police reported abuse of corpse, theft and more in this week’s crime log.
An alarm clock.

Students discuss the benefits of practicing time management during finals week

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Owen Boccabella, a junior bioengineering major, creates a study schedule for the last three weeks of the semester to make sure he’s staying on top of his work. 
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Students relieved that math department drops ‘one letter grade’ final exam policy

By Ryleigh Lord, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
The Pitt math department’s decision to permanently disband the “one letter grade” rule is a breath of fresh air for students in the midst of finals preparations.
Faculty union members demonstrate outside of Provost Cudd’s office, push for job security

Faculty union members demonstrate outside of Provost Cudd’s office, push for job security

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Dozens of union faculty gathered outside of the Provost’s office Wednesday morning in an effort to advance stagnant job security talks ahead of a Dec. 14 bargaining session. 
A student squeezes a stress ball.

Students prepare for finals week, share study and stress relief tips

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
With less than a week to prepare and finish up some last minute study sessions, students are feeling the pressure to perform well on their finals. To cure those end-of-semester worries, students shared their favorite stress relief activities.
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