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

Lady of Steel, an event hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., gathered on the night of Tuesday, March 28 in the William Pitt Union for a self-esteem boasting event. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Ladies of steel: Sorority group address female self-esteem

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer March 29, 2017

Glance at the cover of “Glamour” or “Cosmo” magazines, and chances are your eyes will meet the baby blues or emerald greens of a smirking model with flawless skin. Her face is smooth and airbrushed,...

Rainbow Alliance will host their 17th Annual Drag Show on Mar. 31. TPN File Photo

Pride Week 2017 preview

While the streets of downtown Pittsburgh won’t be covered in rainbow flags until June, Pitt’s Rainbow Alliance will host its own pride week March 27 to 31. Many cities celebrate LGBTQ+ pride during...

Dr. Walter Schneider, a professor of psychology at Pitt and professor of neurosurgery at UPMC, illustrates his advanced research in brain imagining at TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh Sunday. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

TEDx speakers reach out to students in talks

Just when Canadian hurdler Sarah Wells came close to realizing her Olympic dreams, she faced an injury that destroyed her chances. At first, she was crushed by the missed opportunity  — which she...

Will Miller | Senior Staff Illustrator

Students get their zen on at mindfulness fair

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer March 27, 2017

Following the instructor’s lead Saturday, a group of students on yoga mats on the second floor of the University Club breathed deeply as they assumed happy baby and downward facing dog poses in unison....

The teams Endurotracker, Travel Roots and Airborne Laser all tied for second place at the Randall Family Big Idea Competition Awards Showcase on Thursday afternoon. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

Big Ideas competition awards 2017 winners

By Janine Faust / Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Looking for a monitor to measure your anaerobic threshold while you exercise? Need UV- resistant ink for your new tattoo? How about a phone case that reminds you when to take your meds and then dispenses...

Chancellor Gallagher discusses the effects of the Trump administrations budget cuts on university research programs. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Pitt’s Senate Council analyzes effects of federal budget cuts

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 23, 2017

Pitt’s University Senate Council discussed benefits for adjunct professors and threats to government research funding at its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher opened...

Pitts new full-time psychiatrist will begin at the Wellness Center in early April. | TPN File Photo

Pitt hires full-time psychiatrist

After months of long waits and few available psychiatrists, Pitt announced more on-call counselors to schedule same-day appointments and a new full-time psychiatrist Wednesday. Pelin Duzenli, who will...

Leslie Jones performed a stand-up routine at the William Pitt Union Tuesday night. Kyleen Considine | Staff Photographer

Leslie Jones brings the laughs

By Zoe Pawliczek / Staff Writer March 22, 2017

Leaning back on her stool with her legs spread, pretending to take a nude photo of herself, comedian Leslie Jones couldn’t stop cracking herself up. “Make sure that you have the right lighting...

The School of Education announced the addition of the Healthy Living Institute Monday. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt forms new institute focused on healthy living

By John Hamilton / Contributing Editor March 22, 2017

Pitt announced Monday that, in an effort to expand health-related research at the University, it will add a new Healthy Lifestyle Institute to the School of Education. The Healthy Lifestyle Institute...

Ta-Nehisi Coates spoke to a packed crowd Monday night. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Ta-Nehisi Coates inspires young writers at packed event

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 20, 2017

With a packed crowd spread out in front of him in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room  Monday night, award-winning journalist and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates picked a raised hand. The hand belonged to...

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