“Send Silence Packing” exhibit seeks to raise suicide awareness
By Carolyn Brodie, For The Pitt News
September 15, 2019
More than 1,000 backpacks were spread across the Cathedral lawn on Friday to bring awareness to the lives of college students lost to suicide.
Pitt exploring plans for hotel and conference center next to University Club
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2019
Up ahead in the distance on Fifth Avenue, Pitt students may soon look up and see a shimmering light — a University-owed hotel and conference center may soon come to sit across from Litchfield Towers.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with celebration of Latinx culture
By Jade Chang, For The Pitt News
September 15, 2019
On the William Pitt Union lawn, two girls with bottles of red, green, yellow, white and black face paint carefully brushed a Mexican flag onto a male Pitt student’s cheek as they tried to keep from laughing. Others bobbed their heads to Spanish pop music playing on the speakers.
State Rep. Dan Frankel hosts gun policy hearing in WPU
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 14, 2019
Friday’s meeting, attended by about 20 members of the public, centered on HB1075, a bill that seeks to establish a process for obtaining ERPOs.
Board committee approves revised bylaws, mission statements
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Thursday morning, the governance and nominating committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved several measures.
Man charged after attempting to film men in Pitt bathrooms
By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
September 12, 2019
A 23-year-old man was charged on two counts last week after being accused of filming multiple men in bathroom stalls in Lawrence Hall, Posvar Hall and the Cathedral of Learning in April.
Hillman pilots late-night campus escorts
By Jessica Steinberg, For The Pitt News
September 12, 2019
After an incident outside of Ruskin Hall in early 2019, the University has introduce security personnel to walk students to their dorms or shuttle stops.
Up all night: Working at Starbucks at 3 a.m.
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
A total of three people — two sitting together and one studying by themselves — are in the Fifth Avenue Starbucks.
Students coach, teach “Pitt’s Kids” through outreach program
By Charlotte Pearse, For The Pitt News
September 11, 2019
More than 30 Pitt students work with Kyle Kenia and his staff to teach kids swimming, rock climbing, martial arts and a number of other activities.
How some Swanson students skip class and fly the co-op
By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Through the co-op, Swanson students complete three separate four-month-long rotations at a chosen employer, alternating terms of work and school.
SGB provides update on student org task force
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
At its second public meeting of the year Tuesday night, Student Government Board provided an update on a recently announced student task force, as well as several new upcoming initiatives.
Passing the memory of 9/11 to a new generation
By Martha Layne, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
Pitt's class of 2023 is likely the last class to have most students born before the 9/11 terror attacks.
Pitt to offer 5-year master’s engineering program next fall
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2019
Pitt engineering students will soon be able to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees of science in five years, rather than six, through a new program launching next fall.
200 student athletes move into Bridge on Forbes
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
The newly opened Bridge on Forbes could easily be mistaken for a hotel, with tall glass windows, bright yellow lights and a lounge furnished with couches and large wooden tables.
Friday lawn exhibit will ‘Send Silence Packing’
By Carolyn Brodie, For The Pitt News
September 9, 2019
More than 1,000 backpacks will line the Cathedral of Learning’s lawn this Friday to represent real college students who have lost their lives to suicide.
Pa. to allow voters to apply for absentee ballots online
By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
Beginning next week, any Pennsylvanian voter with a PennDOT card will be able to apply for an absentee ballot online.
Pitt ranked in top 20 public universities
By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2019
The University ranked #18 among public institutions this year, eight spots above where it ranked last year.
Remembering Pitt English professor Chuck Kinder, 1942-2019
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
September 8, 2019
A memorial was held Saturday evening to honor the life of Kinder, who passed away at the age of 76 in a hospital near his home in Key Largo, Florida on May 3, 2019
Everything we know about the Starship food delivery robots
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 8, 2019
The white, 2-foot tall battery-powered delivery robots will be sharing the sidewalk with Oakland pedestrians starting sometime in late September.
SGB to form task force for preserving names of independent student organizations
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2019
Following a Friday meeting between members of Student Government Board and Pitt’s Division of Student Affairs, SGB will form a student task force to look into ways for independent student organizations to continue using their current names. Last week, Pitt announced updated Student Organization Resource ...
SORC to block clubs from re-registering next year over updated guidelines
By Erica Guthrie and Jon Moss
September 5, 2019
Independent student organizations — which make up 87% of all clubs on campus — will not be allowed to re-register with SORC next fall if they do not comply with updated naming guidelines, the University said.
Pitt suspends Confucius Institute Chinese language program
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
September 5, 2019
On July 31, Pitt announced that the Confucius Institute will discontinue its Chinese language program for this academic year as a result of new guidelines from the U.S. State Department.
24-hour bus service coming to Oakland
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 5, 2019
Say goodbye to 3 a.m. Uber rides from distant neighborhoods back to your on-campus residence — Port Authority is looking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.
Failed connections: Pitt’s new Wi-Fi met with mixed reception
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2019
Two weeks into the semester, Pitt’s new Wi-Fi system is being put to the test — and is falling down, according to some students.
Pitt student charged after alleged assault in Lothrop
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
September 5, 2019
A 20-year-old Pitt student is facing charges of strangulation and simple assault after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend in his room in Lothrop Hall in late August.
UPDATE: Law enforcement: Online hate crime threat is ‘not credible’
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2019
Pitt police announced in a Tuesday night public safety alert that it is aware of a threat made on social media to commit a hate crime at an undisclosed City hospital on Wednesday.
SGB discusses upcoming initiatives at first meeting
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Student Government Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night.
Compost bins introduced in bid for eco friendly campus
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
Pitt is finally bringing compost bins to five of the University's most frequented buildings, as part of a collaboration between the Student Office of Sustainability and Student Affairs.
SGB’s priorities for the academic year
By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
Ahead of the first Student Government Board meeting of the year on Tuesday, this year's members tell the Pitt News their priorities.
Fight for Amazon rain forest comes to Schenley
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
The event sought to raise awareness for the raging fires in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest with a rally in front of the Carnegie Library.
Pittsburgh’s Labor Day legacy continues to evolve
By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
For the past 37 years, Pittsburgh has hosted the largest Labor Day parade in the United States — Monday’s parade drew an estimated 50,000 marchers Downtown.
New guideline may remove “Pitt,” “Panther” from student group names
By Janine Faust and Emily Wolfe
August 30, 2019
Pitt plans to implement guidelines in the future preventing independent student organizations from using University trademarks or wordmarks such as “Pitt” or “Panthers” in their names.
Young blood wanted: Local blood banks face shortages
By Alexander Hanna, For The Pitt News
August 29, 2019
Local blood banks and hospitals are scrambling to get younger generations to donate blood.
Building BRIDGES for underrepresented scholarship students
By Martha Layne, For The Pitt News
August 29, 2019
The BRIDGES program says it works to build relationships between students, inspire diversity and generate excellence in scholarship.
Pitt researchers develop first THC breathalyzer
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
August 29, 2019
Researchers from the chemistry department’s Star Lab and Swanson’s electrical and computer engineering department worked together to develop the prototype.
Oaklanders receive updates on neighborhood projects
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
August 29, 2019
Oakland community members gathered Wednesday night as representatives from three different institutions — Pitt, Shadyside developer Walnut Capital and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority — provided updates on projects that affect the neighborhood. The Oakland Planning and Development Corpora...
Planned SCI building will “transform” campus
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
One University official said Wednesday that One Bigelow will “transform” the campus and compared the new complex to the Cathedral of Learning.
Pitt Dems kick off the year with visit from Rep. Lamb
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 28, 2019
Rep. Connor Lamb answered a varity of students' political inquiries after a speech during his Tuesday night meeting with the Pitt Dems.
Global Hub takes the world stage
By Nicole Marzzacco, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
On Tuesday, Pitt officially opened its Global Hub, located on the first floor of Posvar Hall.
Pitt to develop socially responsible investing strategies
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2019
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Tuesday the University will begin developing socially responsible investing strategies for Pitt’s endowment.
Average Pitt student debt nears $40,000
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
August 27, 2019
Three out of five members of Pitt’s graduating class of 2018 left school with unpaid student loans.
Pitt announces unlimited bike share rides for first-years
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
August 26, 2019
All Pitt first-years and resident assistants will receive unlimited 30-minute bike rides with Pittsburgh bike share company Healthy Ride throughout the fall and spring semesters of the 2019-2020 academic year, Healthy Ride announced Monday.
Student organizers confident as unionization decision nears
By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor
August 26, 2019
Pitt and the graduate student organizers trying to establish a union at the University took their final legal step last week before the state labor board determines whether or not the University engaged in unfair labor practices during the elections held last spring.
99 years proud: Annual tradition glows at Lantern Night
By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News
August 26, 2019
As Linda Wharton Boyd looked out over a sea of first-year female Pitt students on Sunday night, she asked each attendee to look to the person to their left and the person to their right and repeat a three-word phrase.
2023 first years get the big picture during Welcome Week
By Nicole Marzzacco, For The Pitt News
August 25, 2019
Before classes begin, Pitt keeps first years busy with a full schedule of events designed to help students settle in to life at college.
Second Oakland social club building for sale
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
August 25, 2019
Faced with dwindling membership, the Twentieth Century Club has placed its four-story building up for sale, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Meet the editors: News
By News Editors
August 25, 2019
Meet Emily, Eri and Jon, the editors working with the news desk staff to find, report and publish the biggest stories on campus.
Pitt students build sustainable new homes for bees
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
August 23, 2019
Returning Oakland residents might notice some new tall structures around their neighborhood, shaped like birdhouses and filled with thin, rolled up cardboard.
Transcript: TPN’s interview with UHC Dean Murrell
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 22, 2019
On Aug. 1, The Pitt News spoke with Audrey Murrell, who was named the acting dean of Pitt’s Honors College in June.
Changes coming to Honors College with new dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 22, 2019
After serving for six years as the associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, Audrey Murrell is moving on — to the University Honors College.
Preparations for Year of Creativity underway
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
August 21, 2019
During Pitt’s “Year of Global” in 2018-19, students, staff and faculty were encouraged to consider the world beyond their campus. Now heading into its sixth year, the “Year of” initiative wants the Pitt community to take a look inward.
Pitt seeks community input on three policy drafts
By Caroline Bourque, Managing Editor
August 20, 2019
Documents open for review include the university’s Electronic Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility draft policy, Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action draft policy and Pennsylvania Residency Classification draft policy.
Class of 2023 breaks demographic records
By Vaibhav Gupta and Jon Moss
August 20, 2019
This year’s incoming first-year class will be the most ethnically diverse in Pitt’s history. It will also have the highest number of out-of-state students.
Thanksgiving break to last full week
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 20, 2019
Pitt students will have more time to ready themselves for their mashed potatoes and turkey this year, thanks to a new schedule change.
What you missed this summer: tuition hikes, union developments, Ethan Kozak
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
August 19, 2019
We’ve rounded up a few of the summer’s biggest headlines, in case you missed them.
Bruegger’s reopens after health department re-inspection
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
August 15, 2019
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery in Oakland has reopened for business on Tuesday, after it was ordered to close on Saturday by the Allegheny County Health Department.
Pitt outsources dorm WiFi, will charge for faster speeds
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 8, 2019
Pitt has outsourced WiFi services for all residence halls and University-owned housing units beginning this fall, and will charge students for faster speeds, according to an email sent Tuesday to students and a Thursday announcement on my.pitt.edu.
Chick-fil-A moving to upper campus, other dining changes start this fall
By Jon Moss, News Editor
August 8, 2019
Pitt Dining’s Chick-fil-A location has left the Cathedral Cafe, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, and will reopen in the food court at the Petersen Events Center in January 2020.
Man arrested, charged after two attempted rapes
By Jon Moss and Emily Wolfe
August 1, 2019
A 23-year-old man was charged with the attempted rape of two women in Oakland within the last three weeks.
Former Pitt researcher convicted of poisoning his wife seeks new trial
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 31, 2019
A 70-year-old former Pitt neurology researcher serving life in prison for poisoning his wife in 2013 has filed a petition requesting a new trial.
Police officer faces trial after allegedly assaulting, harassing Pitt students
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 31, 2019
A 47-year-old white police officer will be on trial Thursday facing six criminal charges, including two counts each of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct resulting from a previously unreported off-duty incident last October involving two unarmed black Pitt students.
Police respond to armed robbery on O’Hara Street
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 30, 2019
Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a woman at gunpoint early Tuesday morning at the intersection of University Place and O’Hara Street.
Criminal complaint charges Pitt student with ethnic intimidation, making terroristic threats
By Jon Moss and Janine Faust
July 30, 2019
A rising junior political science major was accused on July 13 of one count each of ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats and harassment in a criminal complaint filed by a Mt. Lebanon police officer.
County judge overturns jury’s guilty verdict against ex-CMU student
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 29, 2019
In a rare move, an Allegheny County judge has overturned the May jury verdict that convicted a former Carnegie Mellon University student of sexually assaulting a Pitt student.
Labor Department audit identifies recordkeeping, faculty recruiting violations
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 26, 2019
Cheryl Ruffin with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion explained the “technical concerns” which led to the violations resulted from electronic systems failing to maintain faculty applicant information.
Pitt to hold listening sessions on One Bigelow project
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 25, 2019
Pitt announced it will hold three community engagement sessions and two “report back” meetings during August to solicit feedback on the One Bigelow project, a part of the University's campus master plan.
John Keeler to step down as GSPIA dean
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 24, 2019
John Keeler, dean of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, will step down from his position next June, according to an announcement from Provost Ann Cudd.
Student researchers seek youth responses to Tree of Life shooting
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 24, 2019
Members of the Tree of Life Scholars in Residence program posted a survey last week seeking stories from high school- and college-age youth describing their experiences of the tragedy.
Faculty union organizers up in arms after Pitt’s administration rejects Labor Board subpoena
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 19, 2019
After ruling June 18 that the size of the bargaining unit for Pitt’s faculty union was under review, the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ordered Pitt to turn over several pieces of information to faculty union organizers — most notably, a list of faculty eligible to be in the potential bargaining unit.
Report examining socially responsible investing at Pitt released
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 19, 2019
The 61-page report weighs the positives and negatives of factoring Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) considerations into managing the University endowment, which support research funding, scholarships, advancements in technology and student life initiatives, among other projects.
Skyvue Apartments cited in July fire safety inspection
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 17, 2019
The City is requiring Skyvue to restore its fire alarm system to an “operable condition” with no system troubles. Reinspection is slated for July 23.
Soon, pickles here, there and everywhere
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
July 16, 2019
A giant Heinz pickle balloon floating high over Downtown Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge can only mean one thing: Picklesburgh has touched down.
New food stand adds Asian twist on crepes to Oakland
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
July 16, 2019
When someone mentions crepes, they often think of the soft and sweet French crepe, filled with cream and strawberries, topped off with powdered sugar.
Student, Pitt leaders to meet to strengthen student code of conduct
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 12, 2019
Student leaders and top Pitt officials will meet in the fall to discuss ways to strengthen the Student Code of Conduct, while staying consistent with the First Amendment, both parties confirmed.
Gillibrand discusses health care, labor rights in Oakland
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 11, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Oakland for a roundtable discussion with several UPMC and Allegheny Health network employees and union organizers.
Board committee approves budget, tuition hikes
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 10, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Wednesday afternoon, the executive committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved a $2.4 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2020.
Board committees update mission statements
By Martha Layne and Emily Wolfe
July 9, 2019
Several committees of Pitt’s Board of Trustees updated their mission statements at meetings in late June.
Walk for Love celebrates late Pitt student
By George Smith, For The Pitt News
July 9, 2019
It was a sweltering Sunday morning in Oakdale as friends, family and community members gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Pitt student Alina Sheykhet.
New state law breaks down barriers to reporting sexual harassment
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 9, 2019
A new Pennsylvania law requires universities to make reporting incidents of sexual harassment or violence incidents easier for victims and witnesses.
Police seeking public’s help in Oakland investigation
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 8, 2019
City police detectives have released photographs of a man they are seeking information about in connection with an alleged burglary and sexual assault in Oakland.
Provost, dean of students respond to letter calling for student expulsion
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 6, 2019
Pitt Provost Ann Cudd and Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner responded Saturday evening to a Friday letter from student leaders calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major.
Student organizations call for expulsion of Pitt student who sent violent, racist threats
By Janine Faust and Jon Moss
July 5, 2019
Leaders of several Pitt student organizations sent a letter to Pitt administrators Friday morning calling for the expulsion of Ethan Kozak, a rising junior political science major, according to a tweet sent Friday afternoon.
Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary, attempted sexual assault
By Jon Moss, News Editor
July 5, 2019
Pitt police issued a crime alert Friday morning detailing a reported burglary and attempted sexual assault.
Gillibrand to visit Pittsburgh on July 11
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
July 4, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand, a senator from New York and a Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential race, will visit Pittsburgh on the morning of July 11, according to a press release from Gillibrand’s campaign.
Skyvue residents return after month-long displacement
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 3, 2019
Following an electrical fire at Oakland’s Skyvue Apartments on June 2, some tenants are claiming they were unable to move back into the building until June 28. They also said they have not received an explanation from management as to why their units were left without power for nearly four weeks, and are unsure if they will be reimbursed for rent during the period they were displaced.
Pitt professors offer advice to first-year students
By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer
July 2, 2019
As incoming first-years prepare to descend on Oakland, there is not much to worry about before the first day of classes arrives besides settling into dorms, making new friends and learning the bus system.
Pitt student said he sent racist and threatening messages
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 1, 2019
A Pitt student whose name appeared in a series of Snapchat messages posted to Twitter on Wednesday said he sent messages containing violent and racist threats to a Pittsburgh native.
Across the board: Meet this year’s student government
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
July 1, 2019
As a first-year student arriving at Pitt, it can be tricky figuring out exactly what SGB does, or even what it stands for. The answer to the latter is pretty easy: SGB is Pitt’s Student Government Board, the official undergraduate student government organization.
Oakland news roundup
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 1, 2019
As an urban campus bustling with nearly 30,000 students and more than 5,000 faculty, there’s always news breaking at Pitt.
Buses, trains and trams: Pittsburgh public transit guide
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
With Oakland parking scarce and few alternatives to get around the City, many Pitt students utilize the public transportation system in Pittsburgh, run by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, to move around.
New orientation programs begin where PittStart stopped
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 30, 2019
PittStart — Pitt’s signature two-day orientation program — has come to a stop this summer after 19 years of introducing first-years to life in Oakland.
Police respond to attempted burglary on Oakland Avenue
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 30, 2019
Pitt police alerted students Sunday to an attempted off-campus burglary that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Transcript: TPN’s interview with Provost Cudd
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 29, 2019
On June 11, The Pitt News sat down with Provost Ann Cudd for about 40 minutes to discuss her first year at Pitt, as well as her goals for the next year and beyond. This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
Gallagher: Endowment report to be released soon
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
In an interview after Friday’s board of trustees meeting, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he received a report from Pitt’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee and will release it before students return for the fall semester.
Gallagher provides updates on University initiatives
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
After its last meeting in February, where new student financial aid programs were announced, Pitt’s Board of Trustees tackled several important issues facing the University at its Friday meeting in the William Pitt Union.
Board approves chairperson-elect, new trustees
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
At the summer board of trustees meeting Friday morning, the board approved nominations for a chairperson-elect as well as five new trustees.
Cudd’s freshman year: affordability, unionization and plans for the future
By Jon Moss, News Editor
June 28, 2019
After one year of leading Pitt’s academic programs, Provost Ann Cudd has her sights set on Pitt’s future.
Board committee approves major construction projects
By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer
June 27, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Thursday morning, the property and facilities committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved several major leases and construction projects, a major step in starting to turn the campus master plan into reality.
Pittsburgh Pride, 50 years after Stonewall
By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News
June 27, 2019
On June 18, 1973, an article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with the headline, “Gays Hold First Pittsburgh March.”
Community airs pollution concerns at Strassburger’s listening session
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 27, 2019
Each speaker was given three minutes at the microphone. They touched on a variety of issues, including electric busing and the Clairton Coke Works plant.