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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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Speakers at the “How Does Race Manifest in National Security” event on Friday.

Matiangai Sirleaf and Jaya Ramji-Nogales discuss relationship between race and national security

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

When Sheila Vélez Martínez asked Matiangai Sirleaf to explain the connection between race and national security, she emphasized how closely related the two topics truly are. “Race has always been...

Candles arranged in the shape of the Star of David under the tent at Schenley Plaza on Friday.

Candlelight vigil commemorates hostages taken, lives lost in Israel

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • November 12, 2023
A display of 1,500 electric candles arranged in a Star of David formation illuminated the tent in Schenley Plaza on Friday and Saturday night as Jewish students and community members celebrated the start and end of Shabbat through song, food and drinks.
Peoples Oakland, located at the corner of Bates and Zulema streets, has provided social and psychiatric rehabilitation services since 1974.

Peoples Oakland offers expansive social services, despite funding challenges

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • November 10, 2023

JJ Walker frequents Peoples Oakland for its mediation rooms and recovery groups, but to him, the little-known nonprofit at the corner of Bates and Zulema streets is more than a hub for social services.  “The...

Deena Eldaour, an organizer of the rally, speaks at the protest calling for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Student walkout, rally shows support for Palestine

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
About 200 people participated in a walkout called “Shut it Down for Palestine” to show support for Palestinians on Thursday afternoon. Students and community members met at the “Walking to the Sky” sculpture on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus to hear speakers voice their thoughts on the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
Speakers at the Preserving Democracy event on Wednesday.

‘Each one of us has a role to play’: Distinguished members of PA politics discuss protecting US democracy

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023

Amanda Green-Hawkins said the images from the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in 2021 “keep [her] up at night.” “I think that we've taken our democracy for granted,” Green-Hawkins, a voter-protection...

Protesters at the rally calling for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza on CMU’s campus on Thursday afternoon.

Photo: National Walk Out for Palestine

By Amaya Lobato Rivas, Assistant Visual Editor • November 10, 2023

Members of the Student Government Board applaud during their meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

New SGB task forces, committees aim to improve student life on and off campus

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2023

Student Government Board President Ryan Young announced the creation of multiple new task forces, conditional committees and ad hoc committees in September.  These include the Future Planning Task...

Signs direct voters to the polling station inside the William Pitt Union on Tuesday morning.

2023 PA election results

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 8, 2023
Pennsylvania citizens voted on Tuesday in multiple county and state-wide elections, including Allegheny County Controller and seats on the PA Supreme Court.
SGB President Ryan Young speaks during the board’s public meeting on Tuesday night in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses Experience Pitt, Hillman construction

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
Student Government Board discussed the Experience Pitt platform, Hillman construction and their discussion with the senior leadership team during their weekly meeting on Tuesday.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
In the fall of 2024, Pitt will implement a one-time, nonrenewable grant that will cover graduating low-income students’ unpaid balances and financial holds. The “Finish Line” grant is the latest step toward Pitt’s goal of creating an “inclusive and equitable campus.”
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