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
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 band member sings and plays the piano during the Pitt Tonight Benefit Concert celebrating women’s empowerment month Saturday on the Cathedral of Learning lawn.

‘Love On the Lawn’ benefit concert celebrates Women’s History Month, Pitt Pride Week

By Amy Zhang, For The Pitt News • March 26, 2023
Sponsored by the College of General Studies Student Governance Board and organized by Pitt Tonight, “Love on the Lawn” celebrated the end of Pitt’s Pride Week and Women’s History Month, offering live music in a variety of genres.
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.
Dylan Mulvaney waves off stage at a Rainbow Alliance and Pitt Program Council event in the William Pitt Union on Wednesday.

Dylan Mulvaney talks transition journey, life online in sold out Rainbow Alliance, PPC event

By Julia DiPietro, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney, a trans actress and content creator, joined Rainbow Alliance and Pitt Program Council for a Q&A lecture in the William Pitt Union on Wednesday night to kick off Pride Week events.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt Vaccination and Health Hub offers new vaccinations, employee health services

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 22, 2023
The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub will offer new adult vaccinations such as pneumococcal, tetanus and shingles vaccines starting this week. The Hub will also continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu shots.
Phat Nguyen (left), bartender and owner of Phat’s in South Oakland.

Ruling Oakland’s bar scene with good vibes, teamwork: Phat Nguyen wins ‘Best Bartender’

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • March 21, 2023
Phat Nguyen, one of Phat’s Bar’s owners and its namesake, won “Best Bartender” after students voted in The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey.
Two students from the College Democrats and College Republicans debate in the William Pitt Union Monday night.

College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, drag bans and health care

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2023
One of the most contentious issues at a debate between Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats on Monday night came when College Republicans vice president Joshua Minsky and College Democrats president Amanda Thornton debated whether abortion is a human right.
SGB election candidates during the “Meet the Candidates” event on Feb. 16.

Your Guide to the 2023 SGB Elections

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
Polls will open Tuesday at 8 a.m. for the 2023 Student Government Board elections. Two slates and four independent candidates are vying for one presidential position and eight seats on the board.
Pittsburgh forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) battles Iowa State's Robert Jones (12) and Tre King (0) for a rebound during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt captures first NCAA Tournament round of 64 win since 2014, outpaces Iowa State 59-41

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 17, 2023
No. 11 Pitt cruised to a first round upset over No. 6 Iowa State, taking advantage of the Cyclones offensive troubles and winning handily 59-41. It's the Panthers first Round of 64 win since 2014.
Outside the Irish Design Center on Craig Street.

‘You don’t have to be Irish to love Ireland’: Irish Design Center celebrates Irish culture in Pittsburgh

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023
The Irish Design Center, located at 303 South Craig St., plays a significant role in helping people celebrate familial history even though they do not live in Ireland.
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