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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Riley Gaines speaks in the O’Hara Ballroom on Monday evening.

‘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.
A protestor holds up a transgender pride flag at a rally protesting Riley Gaines’ appearance at the O’Hara Ballroom Monday evening.

‘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.” 
La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, speaks at an event in Alumni Hall on Friday.

‘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.
More than 20 students and faculty protested in March 2022 at the Cathedral Lawn in a show of solidarity for the recently invaded Ukraine.

‘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.
The most social of drugs’: Study shows increased self-focus when consuming alcohol in virtual settings

The most social of drugs’: Study shows increased self-focus when consuming alcohol in virtual settings

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
Michael Sayette, the director of the Alcohol and Smoking Research Laboratory at Pitt, said surveys have indicated an increase in alcohol consumption from spring 2019 to spring 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A protester speaks into a megaphone at a protest against the University for allowing Cabot Phillips and other anti-trans speakers to hold events on campus.

‘Not going anywhere’: Pitt students protest ‘anti-trans’ event with Cabot Phillips

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 25, 2023
About 300 students, faculty and community members protested outside the Cathedral of Learning Friday, chanting “transphobes have got to go” before an event featuring conservative commentator Cabot Phillips started later that evening.
Cabot Phillips speaking at the 2016 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Conservative commentator Cabot Phillips criticizes ‘liberal privilege’ on college campuses at Turning Point event

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2023
Right-wing commentator Cabot Phillips spoke with conservative students at Pitt Friday evening, saying “there is nothing that gives you privilege about being a white male at a college campus.” About 25 people attended the event hosted by Pitt’s Turning Point USA chapter.
A protester shouts into a megaphone at a protest against the University for allowing Cabot Phillips and other anti-trans speakers to hold events on campus.

Photos: Students protest Cabot Phillips event

By Pamela Smith and Amaya Lobato • March 24, 2023

About 300 people stood outside of the Cathedral of Learning Friday evening to protest Cabot Phillips' appearance at the O'Hara Student Center. Protestors criticized the University for allowing Phillips...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Eight projects to receive funding in next phase of Pitt Seed competition

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2023
A competition designed to advance the Plan for Pitt has reached a new stage, further narrowing down a list of projects that could be funded by the University.
Police Blotter: March 15 - March 22

Police Blotter: March 15 – March 22

By News Editors • March 23, 2023
Pitt police reported arson, liquor law violations and more in this week’s crime log.
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