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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
The Transgender Pride Flag flies on the Foreign Office building in London on Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20, 2017.

‘Putting students in danger’: Transgender students at Pitt share thoughts on upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 14, 2023
In the wake of the upcoming “anti-trans” events scheduled to take place on Pitt’s campus, some transgender students are raising concerns over safety and say they are disappointed by a lack of support from the University.
The 2021 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown.

Student petition calls for the cancellation of upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 13, 2023
More than 6,000 Pitt students have signed a petition to cancel three scheduled “anti-trans” events that will be held at Pitt, as some trans and queer students raise concerns about the “potential for violence” on campus.
Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault in Bridge on Forbes

Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault in Bridge on Forbes

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2023
Pitt police issued a crime alert Saturday detailing a reported sexual assault in the Bridge on Forbes apartment complex in Oakland. 
Two shot glasses sit on a table.

‘I’m broke’: Pitt students consider ways to drink cheaply on campus

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Out of all the bars on campus, students discuss the cheapest, safest and preferred places to go for a drink.
Damon Young, right, speaks to Michael Sawyer in Alumni Hall Monday evening.

Damon Young talks Pittsburgh, writing and racial identity at Pitt event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • February 15, 2023
Damon Young, author of the award-winning memoir “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker,” sat down with Dr. Michael Sawyer on Monday night to discuss his experiences growing up in Pittsburgh and his identity as a Black writer.
The rooftop of Langley Hall.

Oakland groups discuss Allequippa Street developments, plans for Crawford Hall

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 14, 2023
A representative from Pitt discussed a minor amendment to the Institutional Master Plan for upper campus buildings and renovation projects for Crawford Hall at Monday’s Development Activities Meeting.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Disability is inevitable’: CGS adds new Disability Studies certificate

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • February 3, 2023
Pitt’s College of General Studies introduced a Disability Studies certificate program last semester. The certificate is 18 credits, and includes courses from eight different departments — all courses focus at least a quarter of their content on disability topics.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

A street sign for Atwood Street in Oakland.

Margs no more: Mad Mex Oakland closes indefinitely, cites ‘staffing struggles’

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 1, 2023
The Oakland location of Mad Mex closed suddenly Tuesday afternoon, less than four months after reopening following a yearlong hiatus.
Screenshot of The Pitt News API Inclusion Index project.

Letter from the editor | The Pitt News releases newsroom diversity, equity and inclusion plans

By Rebecca Johnson and Betul Tuncer • February 1, 2023
In order for The Pitt News to succeed, we must foster an inclusive and diverse newsroom. We’d like to share some goals we’ve developed as part of a DEIB training program led by the American Press Institute and Pittsburgh Black Media Federation.
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