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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The Pitt News

Tom Prigg, a Pitt graduate, is eyeing for a seat in Congress November  2018. Courtesy of Tom Prigg

Pitt grad eyes congressional seat in 12th district

By Grant Burgman / Staff Writer April 21, 2017

Tom Prigg is an unmistakable Pittsburgh native, who speaks with rounded vowel sounds and local colloquialisms to prove it. But come November 2018, the Carnegie Mellon University research associate is banking...

Danielle Rue serves up new plant-based options at Market Central.
Daniel Pomper | Staff Photographer

New vegan options pop up in Market Central

Nestled next to the salad bar in Market Central, a new eatery is serving plant-based options out of a cart borrowed from the basketball court of the Petersen Events Center — and it’s attracting vegans,...

Scientists have determined that telomeres — the pink caps in this photo — may be associated with cancer risk. Creative Commons

Pitt researchers identify new cancer risks in chromosomes

By Rose Luder / Staff Writer April 20, 2017

Scientists have identified a new cancer risk associated with chromosomes, according to a 22-year-long study from the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Jian-Min Yuan — a professor in Pitt’s...

Reverend John Welch speaks at his kick off rally in the North Side in February. On Wednesday, he debated Darlene Harris and Mayor William Peduto for the Democratic mayoral candidacy. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Democratic mayoral debate roundup

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor April 20, 2017

For the first time Wednesday night, all three of Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral candidates took to the same stage. Live on WTAE, City Councilperson Darlene Harris, Rev. John Welch and current Mayor...

Two females not affiliated with the University were arrested in connection with graffiti on Meyran Avenue Tuesday morning. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Suspects arrested in connection with Meyran vandalism

Pitt police arrested two women Tuesday in connection with graffiti painted on sidewalks, vehicles and houses on Meyran Avenue. Pitt police noticed freshly painted graffiti at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday while...

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto, pictured at a Hillary Clinton in October, announced a new intuitive to try and add more diversity to city government positions. Stephen Caruso | Assistant Visual Editor

Rooney rule: Peduto calls for more increased diversity in city hiring

By James Evan Bowen-Gaddy April 20, 2017

Mayor Bill Peduto implemented new measures Wednesday to amp up diversity efforts in city hiring procedures. According to a press release from the mayor’s office, Peduto issued an executive order April...

Students dressed in all black and walked from Trees Hall to the WPU in support of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer

AEPi holds Holocaust remembrance for 24 hours

By Abhigyna Mallepalli | Staff Writer April 19, 2017

A middle-aged man halted his bike on the corner of O’Hara Street and University Place and asked, “What are we never forgetting?” to a huddle of students escorted by Pitt Police cars. About 20...

Natalie Dall speaks during her last meeting as SGB president on Tuesday night. Li Yi | Staff Photographer

SGB seniors bid farewell to Pitt

By Nolan Roosa | Staff Writer April 19, 2017

It didn’t take long for Natalie Dall, president of SGB, to shed tears during her report Tuesday night. “Thank you again to everyone for making this place my home,” she said. “And for one of...

Pitt News File Photo

Person robbed at gunpoint on Semple

By Janine Faust / Senior Staff Writer April 19, 2017

Two assailants, armed with a black handgun, robbed a person Monday night on the 200 block of Semple Street. The victim was an adult unaffiliated with the University who said two men robbed him of his...

The funeral procession stops outside Saint Pauls Cathedral before Dan Rooneys funeral service. John Hamilton | Contributing Editor

Gallery: Politicians, NFL players join family to remember Dan Rooney

Friends, family, politicians, NFL owners and players remembered the life of Dan Rooney, the former Steelers chairman and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland who passed away Thursday at 84. The funeral was held...

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