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Slates present platforms at “Meet the Candidates” event

By Stefan Bordeianu, For The Pitt News • February 8, 2019

To prepare for its Feb. 19 election, Student Government Board hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on Thursday evening with Pitt Tonight host Andrew Dow. At the event, held in the William Pitt Union, the two presidential candidates and 10 board candidates introduced themselves and their reasons for running to the public — though most of the 30 or so people who attended were already affiliated with the board.

Pitt Coaches prepare to Pink the Pete for the first time

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • February 7, 2019

Pitt’s Women’s Basketball team will be playing in its 12th annual Pink the Petersen game this Sunday against Miami. While this game always holds special meaning for coaches, players and survivors, this year it hits especially close to home for members of Pitt’s team.

Pitt faculty see future in union

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2019

To most passersby, the fliers, posters and comics adorning the office doors in the narrow corridors on the fourth floor of the Cathedral of Learning blend in with the rest of campus. But for Tyler McAndrew,...

Las Palmas remains open after several health inspections

By Joanna Li, News Editor • February 5, 2019

After at least three visits from the Allegheny County Health Department since it was ordered to close Jan. 24, Las Palmas #2, the Oakland location of the Mexican grocery and restaurant, was reinspected Feb. 5 and permitted to remain open.

Pitt introduces new housing option

By Joanna Li, News Editor • February 5, 2019

Beginning this August, students will have another off-campus housing option. Last week, Pitt approved a three-year lease for up to 230 students to be housed in 87 apartments inside The Bridge on Forbes, a new upscale apartment complex that is still under construction in West Oakland.

Pitt students search for aerospace program

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019

From Air Force ROTC cadets to Swanson engineers, many Pitt students yearn for a solid aerospace program that can prepare them for future careers in the United States Air Force and other related aerospace fields.

Students see “Eye to Eye” with mentors

By Maggie Young, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019

Eye to Eye is a national organization that works to combat this stigma and provide resources to children with ADHD and learning disabilities.

Kappa Kappa Gamma placed on interim suspension

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2019

Kappa Kappa Gamma, a Pitt sorority, was placed on interim suspension of registration at Pitt, according to the Student Affairs website.

Super Bowl Scoop: Covering America’s Greatest Spectacle from the beat writers who’ve been there

By Ben Bobeck, For The Pitt News • January 30, 2019

If it weren’t for journalists, most people would have no idea what’s going on at the Super Bowl. But while they’re bringing you the news, their jobs aren’t always easy. The Pitt News spoke with some journalists to find out the scoop on covering the Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh braces for polar vortex, Pitt cancels Wednesday classes

By The Pitt News Staff • January 30, 2019

Despite predicted wind chills as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday — and a petition with more than 8,500 signatures demanding Pitt cancel classes — the University of Pittsburgh does not plan to close Wednesday, according to Pitt spokesperson Joe Miksch.