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‘Queer Eye’ star Antoni Porowski speaks to sold-out audience on campus

By Apoorva Kethidi, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018

More than 200 students headed to the WPU Ballroom Wednesday night to listen to a lecture — and watch a cooking demonstration — from reality TV star Antoni Porowski.

Prince-Wright prospers in post-playing career

By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018

Pitt became the place where former men's soccer player Joe Prince-Wright honed his true passion — journalism — as he earned a double-major in English writing and communication.

Professors examine gun violence, mental health correlation

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News • November 27, 2018

After 346 mass shootings in 2017, 321 have occurred so far in 2018 — and studies continue to show an increasing number of these incidents.

Forbes Street Market draws price competitions

By Dylan Giacobbe, Staff Writer • November 26, 2018

Among different grocery store selections, the recently opened Forbes Street Market had some differences among prices. The Pitt News looks at these differences by comparing the newly opened store with other grocery stores near campus.

Home away from home: How international athletes celebrate Thanksgiving

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • November 20, 2018

International athletes on Pitt’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have learned to enjoy Thanksgiving, often spending the holiday with their team or going to a teammate’s house to celebrate.

Lawsuit alleges Pitt responsible for dropped criminal charges

By Jon Moss, Staff Writer • November 20, 2018

The owner of Garage Door Saloon says he is intending to prove Pitt's involvement in the district attorney's dismissal of criminal charges against students.

NextGen voters turned away at polls

By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer • November 19, 2018

Some students were confused and frustrated when they couldn’t vote after registering with NextGen America. NextGen America registered thousands of students to vote on Pitt’s campus — though some were still turned away at the polls.

Tree of Life victim Joyce Fienberg remembered as deeply caring

By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018

Joyce Fienberg, a victim of the Tree of Life Shooting, was a Pitt researcher for 25 years.

Ben Shapiro appearance sparks controversy

By Emily Wolfe and Andrew O'Brien • November 15, 2018

On his tour of college campuses this fall, conservative author and political commentator Ben Shapiro has spoken to sold-out rooms on visits that have become famous for protests and controversy.

Young America’s Foundation threatens lawsuit against Pitt over Ben Shapiro security fee

By Christian Snyder, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2018

After Pitt charged YAF with a $5,000 security fee for its planned Ben Shapiro speech, the conservative group threatened legal action, alleging the fee is unconstitutional.