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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.

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.

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.

Joan Gabel to serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July

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

Joan Gabel will serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July, following a vote Monday from the University’s Board of Trustees. The current president at the University of Minnesota is the first woman to have the job in Pitt’s history.

Roundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • March 31, 2023

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Pitt is hosting a variety of events and programs throughout April to help educate the community and support survivors.

English Language Institute remains open for another year, though its future is ‘unknown’

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 29, 2023

While the English Language Institute will remain open for at least one more year, faculty, staff and students are scrambling to make the most of the ELI’s services amid an uncertain future.

‘Spiritual warfare’: Riley Gaines speaks against trans women in women’s sports at on-campus event

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2023

The fight to exclude trans women from women’s sports is “spiritual warfare” and an issue of “moral versus evil,” Riley Gaines said at an on-campus event Monday night.

‘Slap in the face’: Protests continue against ‘anti-trans’ speakers amid Riley Gaines event

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 28, 2023

About 200 students protested at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard Monday afternoon, chanting “hate speech isn’t free, it costs lives'' and carrying signs with phrases such as “save trans lives.”

‘We must be fearless’: Pennsylvania Rep. La’Tasha Mayes denounces Pitt for hosting ‘transphobic’ speakers

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • March 27, 2023

La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, discussed student activism and “anti-trans” events on Friday in honor of the 50th anniversary of both Pitt’s Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Department and Rainbow Alliance.

‘We still exist’: Ukrainian Culture Club reflects on war, fundraising efforts

By Spencer Levering, For The Pitt News • March 27, 2023

Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces more than one year ago, Pitt’s Ukrainian Culture Club has fundraised, volunteered and brought awareness to the conflict.