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

A protestor walks past a smoke bomb outside of the OHara Student Center on Tuesday evening during the second of two protests against a debate featuring Michael Knowles on campus.

Photos: People protest debate featuring Michael Knowles

By Amaya Lobato, Ethan Shulman, Kaylee Uribe, and Nate Yonamine April 18, 2023

Michael Knowles and Brad Polumbo, a “libertarian-conservative journalist” debated the question “Should transgenderism be regulated by law?” Tuesday evening in the O’Hara Student Center. Students...

The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Free speech experts weigh in on University’s decision to allow ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor April 18, 2023
In terms of whether the University could face legal repercussions if it canceled the “anti-trans” events, some first amendment experts have varying viewpoints on the answer, but they agree that the University is upholding the principles of free speech and the First Amendment.
Students and community members gathered for the Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March through campus on Sunday.

Students unite against sexual violence during ‘Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer April 17, 2023
Students unite against sexual violence during ‘Pittsburgh Universities Believe Survivors March’
Frances Warde Hall on Carlow University’s campus.

As academic year comes to a close, Pitt students reflect on living in Carlow University dorms

By Kelly McPoyle, For The Pitt News April 17, 2023
About 130 Pitt first-years lived in Carlow University dorms this academic year. As Pitt contemplates housing options for next year, some students say they’ve experienced challenges unlike other on-campus first-years.
Protestors chant and hold signs in front of the Cathedral of Learning Friday afternoon.

‘Failed us’: Students protest Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during hoax active shooter threat

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor April 14, 2023
About 100 students gathered at the Cathedral of Learning to host a “die-in” following Pitt’s delay in sending emergency alerts during a recent hoax shooter incident on campus.
Brad Polumbo speaking with attendees at Revolution 2022 hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

New participant found to debate Michael Knowles at Pitt, debate topic changed

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor April 14, 2023
Pitt’s College Republicans, sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, has found a new participant to debate conservative political commentator Michael Knowles. They’ve also changed the topic of the on-campus debate.
Pitt students pray Maghrib, the evening prayer, during the Muslim Student Association’s iftar in the William Pitt Union in April 2022.

Pitt students celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter with their religious communities on campus

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer April 13, 2023
In part due to the lack of official days off, students observe Passover, Ramadan and Easter within their religious communities at Pitt.
Eugene DePasquale, an adjunct law professor at Pitt, poses for a picture in the William Pitt Union.

Eugene DePasquale plans to be a ‘fighter’ as he gets closer to launching his campaign for Pennsylvania attorney general

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor April 13, 2023
Eugene DePasquale, an adjunct law professor at Pitt, will officially launch his campaign for attorney general in June for the Democratic party, and he sat down with The Pitt News to discuss his plans for the November 2024 election.
Pitt graduates after their 2021 graduation at Acrisure Stadium.

‘A chance to build unity’: Pitt to host special graduation for students of color

By Khushi Rai, Senior Staff Writer April 12, 2023
The Gathering, a special graduation for students of color, will be held in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room on April 29 from 7-10 p.m. The event is meant to empower, embrace and engage students of color and their families.
Professor Deirdre McCloskey.

Status of ‘transgenderism and womanhood’ debate at Pitt uncertain after participant drops out

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor April 12, 2023
Deirdre McCloskey has dropped out of a debate at Pitt against political commentator Michael Knowles on “transgenderism and womanhood,” set for next Tuesday. She said Knowles is “hate-mongering” and “uninterested in finding the truth.”
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