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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
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.”
A police officer walks outside of Hillman Library after evacuating students from the building.

‘I have no idea what’s going on’: Pitt students confused, scared during hoax active shooter incident amid delayed ENS alerts

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 11, 2023
It took Pitt more than an hour to send an ENS alert after police evacuated Hillman library Monday for a hoax active shooter. Pitt police chief James Loftus said he “regrets” not sending an ENS alert out sooner.
Police exit Hillman Library Monday night after evacuating students from the building.

Pitt reviewing Emergency Notification System after ‘delayed and flawed’ response Monday night

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 11, 2023
Pitt said it’s reviewing the Emergency Notification System and retraining its communicators after a “delayed and flawed” response to a hoax active shooter incident in Hillman Library Monday night.
A Pitt graduate student union poster.

Pitt grad union organizers, emboldened by labor wins across academia, escalate efforts

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • April 10, 2023
Graduate students at Yale, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse and several other large universities have unionized with more than 90% support in the last six months, sparking hope among organizers for a similar victory at Pitt.
Beck Barrett, a junior political science major, is the president of Chronic Connection.

Students with chronic illnesses find a sense of community through Chronic Connection

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • April 10, 2023
After being diagnosed with a chronic illness, Beck Barrett struggled to find a safe community. So, in fall 2021, they founded Chronic Connection, a club dedicated to helping students with chronic illnesses navigate college. 
A concept rendering of an entrance to the planned Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center.

City Planning Commission approves Victory Heights project

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2023
The City Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve construction of an arena and sports performance center on upper campus, clearing the way for Pitt to begin its Victory Heights project.
Joan Gabel walking through Pitts campus on Monday after being named the Universitys next chancellor.

Pitt’s chancellor-elect will receive a $950K salary

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2023
Pitt’s new Chancellor-elect Joan Gabel will receive a $950,000 annual base salary, marking a 36% increase compared to Patrick Gallagher’s current salary.
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