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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
Student Government Board, in their own words

Student Government Board, in their own words

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 27, 2024
Ahead of the 2024-25 elections, The Pitt News spoke to multiple members of Student Government Board about the organization and its role on Pitt’s campus.
“Enlightenment and Joy” in Posvar Hall.

Virgil Cantini, professor and artist, remembered at History Center program

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024
Virgil Cantini, the founder of Pitt’s studio art department and creator of 13 works of art around campus, was honored at the Heinz History Center on Feb. 25.
Melanie Good and Eric Swanson pose for a photo in front of Allen Hall.

‘I’d love for Bigfoot to exist. He seems like he’d be great at a party’: New course module helps students analyze pseudoscientific claims

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 26, 2024

Checking your horoscope may be fun, but it’s important to understand that you’re engaging with false information, according to Melanie Good.  As a part of a new module aimed at fighting pseudoscientific...

Supporters of the faculty union hold signs inside of the William Pitt Union to protest the Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 24, 2023.

A guide to ongoing negotiations between Pitt’s administration, campus union efforts

By Emma Hannan and Abby Lipold • February 23, 2024
Pitt union organizations are continuing their negotiations with the Pitt administration and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board over labor rights issues.
Rep. Summer Lee and County Executive Sara Innamorato pose for a group photo during the “Green New Deal For the People Tour” on Thursday afternoon.

Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • February 23, 2024
About 100 people gathered in Schenley Plaza on Thursday afternoon to hear speeches from Congresswoman Summer Lee, Allegheny County Executive Sara Inammorato and several local community leaders who highlighted the need for federal investment in sustainability. 
An attendee speaks during the “Be a Good Neighbor” Town Hall in the William Pitt Union on Thursday evening.

Panel discusses renters’ rights, red flags to look out for

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

Liz Gray highlighted a red flag that she’s seen “commonly affect students” when renting apartments and houses in Oakland.  “If all the tenants’ names are not on the lease, that’s a big...

Police blotter: Feb. 15 - Feb. 20

Police blotter: Feb. 15 – Feb. 20

By News Editors • February 23, 2024

Thursday, February 15  Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a student who got scammed out of money at the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue Pitt police issued one citation for violating a City...

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with Pitt students in Nordy’s Place on Oct. 27, 2022.

A look into Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal, new plans for higher education

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 22, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his 2024-2025 budget proposal on Feb. 6, which plans to make higher education more accessible and affordable.
Sarah Mayer poses for a photo.

A guide to the 2024 Student Government Board election

By Emily Handrahan and Emma Hannan • February 22, 2024

Pitt students will have the opportunity to cast their votes for various candidates running in the 2024 Student Government Board elections on Feb. 27. Three slates, and a total of nine candidates, are all...

Two people exchange ID cards.

Students reflect, debate uses of fake IDs

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • February 22, 2024
Fake IDs often offer underage students the opportunity to go to bars while bringing serious risks to the holder.
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