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Turning Point USA speaker Kristan Hawkins draws protest

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

Kristan Hawkins, the president and founder of the anti-abortion group Students for Life of America, spoke to a group of fewer than 50 people at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night in the O’Hara Ballroom. Outside, protestors gathered to speak out against Hawkins, who is touring around the United States with the speaking tour “No Abortion, No Exception.”

Student groups host reproductive health event in response to Turning Point USA speaker Kristan Hawkins

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Abortion Access Network, Planned Parenthood at Pitt, Student Government Board and other groups hosted an educational event in response to a Turning Point speaker event.

Oakland as a ‘food swamp’: Students talk food accessibility and prices at Forbes Street Market

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • April 18, 2024

Students and campus representatives talk food accessibility and prices at Forbes Street Market.

Students showcase sustainable art at an Eco-Artisans exhibit

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

On April 11, students in Allebach’s class hosted an Eco-Artisans exhibit as part of their class project. The exhibit featured recycled artwork made by students, faculty and artists in the Pittsburgh area.

Plant2Plate still awaiting University development deadline after three years

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

Located at 246 Oakland Ave., the Plant2Plate garden provides a rare green space for students and residents alike. In 2021, the university promised the student-run community garden one more season before development on their new land would begin. Years later, members are still waiting.

Astronomy department gives recommendations for Monday’s eclipse

By Nate Yonamine, Contributing Editor • April 5, 2024

With the solar eclipse hitting Pittsburgh on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, members of Pitt’s Department of Physics and Astronomy provide safety tips and recommendations to first-time eclipse viewers. People must wear solar eclipse glasses to view the eclipse safely.

Muslim Student Association hosts annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

The Muslim Student Association hosted their annual Ramadan Fast-a-Thon in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on Wednesday evening. The event featured prayers, a speech from guest speaker Iman Chris and food for attendees to break their fast.

Photos: Pitt Dance Marathon raises $357,084.52 for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

By Ethan Shulman, Pamela Smith, Alex Jurkuta, and Bhaskar Chakrabarti • March 25, 2024

Pitt Dance Marathon, a student-led philanthropic organization at the University of Pittsburgh, hosted a roughly 10-hour dance marathon this Saturday in the Charles L. Cost Sports Center in celebration...

Department of Linguistics hosts Sámi Day, highlights importance of preserving language and culture

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

The Department of Linguistics hosted a film screening and academic seminar on Thursday in celebration of the Sámi peoples, an indigenous culture of Scandinavia. Following the screening, a Zoom discussion was held to discuss the book “Stolen,” written by Ann-Helén Laestadius.

Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point event

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night to an audience of hundreds of students and community members.