The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt senior and Student Government Board Vice President Rohit Anand speaks at a SGB meeting Tuesday night, March 28. Kyleen Considine | Staff Photographer

SGB town hall sees low turnout

By Nolan Roosa / Staff Writer March 29, 2017

Student Government Board’s monthly town hall lasted only 15 minutes Tuesday night, a change from the typical hour-long meeting. Nordy’s Place was nearly empty while board members reminded the few...

Kenyon Bonner won an award the Maurice Cleveland Waltersdorf Award from Washington & Jefferson College, his alma mater. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Alma mater honors Bonner with leadership award

Washington & Jefferson College honored 1994 grad Kenyon Bonner Tuesday night for the leadership he’s displayed in his 13 years at Pitt. Bonner, Pitt’s vice provost and dean of students, received...

Pitt News File Photo

Interactive crime map: March 17 – 23

By The Pitt News Staff March 27, 2017

March 17 7:54 a.m. Clapp Hall, 4249 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Pitt police responded to a report of a stolen laptop. An investigation is pending. 11:42 a.m. Trees Hall, 140 Allequippa...

Rainbow Alliance will host their 17th Annual Drag Show on Mar. 31. TPN File Photo

Pride Week 2017 preview

While the streets of downtown Pittsburgh won’t be covered in rainbow flags until June, Pitt’s Rainbow Alliance will host its own pride week March 27 to 31. Many cities celebrate LGBTQ+ pride during...

Dr. Walter Schneider, a professor of psychology at Pitt and professor of neurosurgery at UPMC, illustrates his advanced research in brain imagining at TEDxUniversityofPittsburgh Sunday. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

TEDx speakers reach out to students in talks

Just when Canadian hurdler Sarah Wells came close to realizing her Olympic dreams, she faced an injury that destroyed her chances. At first, she was crushed by the missed opportunity  — which she...

Will Miller | Senior Staff Illustrator

Students get their zen on at mindfulness fair

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer March 27, 2017

Following the instructor’s lead Saturday, a group of students on yoga mats on the second floor of the University Club breathed deeply as they assumed happy baby and downward facing dog poses in unison....

Mayor Bill Peduto talked to Student Government Boards from numerous Pittsburgh colleges. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Peduto discusses hot topics with students

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 24, 2017

Mayor Bill Peduto spoke to representatives from the Pittsburgh Student Government Council about the issues that impact them Thursday night, addressing immigration, harassment and a changing Pittsburgh. The...

The teams Endurotracker, Travel Roots and Airborne Laser all tied for second place at the Randall Family Big Idea Competition Awards Showcase on Thursday afternoon. Julia Zhu | Staff Photographer

Big Ideas competition awards 2017 winners

By Janine Faust / Staff Writer March 24, 2017

Looking for a monitor to measure your anaerobic threshold while you exercise? Need UV- resistant ink for your new tattoo? How about a phone case that reminds you when to take your meds and then dispenses...

David Kalson, chair of the Emerging Business Group at Cohen & Grigsby, moderates the panel discussion. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

PGH companies present at robotics event

By Maggie Medoff / Staff Writer March 24, 2017

At the Pittsburgh Athletic Association Thursday night, tables lined the room’s perimeter with computer screens flashing color displays, peregrine lander and rover models and panels of sound, light and...

Chancellor Gallagher discusses the effects of the Trump administrations budget cuts on university research programs. Stephen Caruso | Online Visual Editor

Pitt’s Senate Council analyzes effects of federal budget cuts

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 23, 2017

Pitt’s University Senate Council discussed benefits for adjunct professors and threats to government research funding at its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher opened...

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