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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition protest outside of the Chancellor’s office Friday afternoon.

Tensions escalate between Fossil Free Pitt, University amid month of student protest

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • October 11, 2022
For the past month, the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition has staged sit-ins outside Chancellor Patrick Gallagher's office in the Cathedral of Learning every Friday to protest Pitt’s “anti-environment” investments. Protestors carry signs that read “There is no planet B” and “Pitt invests in the end of the world.” 
From top left, Pitt’s 2022 Obama Foundation Voyager scholars Yali Beit-Arie, Sydney Wilhelmy, Kiera Lederman and Braydan Issermoyer.

‘Stick to issues you’re passionate about’: Four Pitt students win Obama-Chesky scholarship

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • October 10, 2022
Barack Obama and Brian Chesky started a new scholarship for college students that aims to bolster public service. Pitt is the university with the fourth most recipients in the nation.
Pitt students enjoy Hindu traditions, dancing at Garba night

Pitt students enjoy Hindu traditions, dancing at Garba night

By Romita Das, Senior Staff Photographer • October 9, 2022
Dancing, music and Hindu traditions were the focal point of Saturday’s Garba celebration as hundreds of Pitt students gathered to honor a celebrated part of Indian culture.
Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this years Spirit of Pitt award during halftime at Pitts homecoming football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Bea Amsalu, George Barakat win this year’s Spirit of Pitt award

By Allison Radziwon and Madison Dean • October 8, 2022
Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this year’s Spirit of Pitt award at the homecoming football game on Saturday during halftime.
A Pitt student speaks at a protest against sexual violence outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

‘We demand change’: Students protest sexual assault on campus

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
More than 100 students at a Friday afternoon protest chanted "take back our safety, take back our campus" and carried signs with phrases such as "We demand change, we will not be silenced."
Students write notes of support during a protest against sexual violence outside the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

Pittsburgh college students: If you’ve experienced sexual violence, these local resources can help.

By Emma Folts and Mila Sanina • October 7, 2022
It can be a confusing and traumatic time. This guide can answer some questions about medical care, Title IX and counseling.
A student raises a sign during a protest against sexual violence in the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

Photos: Students protest sexual violence on campus

By Pamela Smith, Visual Editor • October 7, 2022

More than 100 students gathered at the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon to protest the University's response to a recent string of reported sexual assaults.

Rep. Summer Lee, right, speaks to students gathered in a Barco Law building classroom on Thursday evening.

‘Our words are not matching our actions’: Summer Lee critiques Democratic party during Pitt visit

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
Pitt College Democrats and Pitt Law Democrats hosted Summer Lee to discuss her campaign and the current state of Pennsylvania politics. Lee spoke about her campaign, the Democratic party and the youth vote.
Three Pitt students are starting a club to address mental health stigma among student athletes

Three Pitt students are starting a club to address mental health stigma among student athletes

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
As Morgan’s Message ambassadors at Pitt, Olivia Zambrino, Caroline Rusinski and Leah Faunce are starting a club to address and eliminate stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes. Morgan’s Message is a nonprofit founded by the family and friends of Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who died by suicide in 2019.
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Pitt bioengineer receives $2.2 million grant from National Institute of Health

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2022
Lance Davidson recently received a $2.2 million Method to Extend Research in Time award from the NIH for his research on morphogenesis, the biological process where cells, tissues and organs develop. His research uses frog embryos and studies the biochemical processes involved in morphogenesis.
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