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

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Pitt wraps up eighth RecycleMania

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / News Editor March 30, 2017

Some students walking through the parking lot between the William Pitt Union and Towers Patio Wednesday morning said they thought they were witnessing a remake of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” A...

Pitt extended paid parental leave to staff on Wednesday, a benefit faculty has had since 2008. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Paid parental leave extended to Pitt staff

The University announced the first paid parental leave program for staff on Wednesday, providing four consecutive weeks of paid leave to new mothers and fathers. The new benefit, which is available...

Lady of Steel, an event hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., gathered on the night of Tuesday, March 28 in the William Pitt Union for a self-esteem boasting event. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Ladies of steel: Sorority group address female self-esteem

By Andrew O'Brien / Staff Writer March 29, 2017

Glance at the cover of “Glamour” or “Cosmo” magazines, and chances are your eyes will meet the baby blues or emerald greens of a smirking model with flawless skin. Her face is smooth and airbrushed,...

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner held a press conference Tuesday to criticize the PWSAs and the citys handling of Pittsburghs lead issues. Stephen Caruso | Assistant Visual Editor

County controller criticizes PWSA’s lead plans

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor March 29, 2017

At a press conference in her Downtown office on Tuesday, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner considered the scope of lead in Pittsburgh households’ water and called it like she sees it: a public...

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....

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