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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

Security guards and allies rally to support local security guard unions. Photo courtesy of SEIU Local Branch 32BJ

Triumph for guards: Pitt security guards get new contract

By Josh Ye / Staff Writer November 18, 2015

After months of negotiating and rallying, security guards at Pitt are getting a raise, the option of free health care and more job training. Sam Williamson, the district director for 32BJ, Pittsburgh’s...

Students form small groups to discuss improvement strategies for Pitt at the first  open student forum.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Students to contribute to Pitt Plan

In response to complaints about the lack of student involvement, Student Government Board selected nine students to represent the student opinion on the Plan for Pitt. Student Government Board Assembly,...

Everett Green assisted in Patrick Carelli's efforts to amend the rental registry bill. Kate Koenig | Staff Photographer

SGB supports Rental Registry

By Lauren Wilson / Staff Writer November 18, 2015

Pittsburgh City Council has been working to pass legislation that would keep a list of all landlords in the city for the past year. Now, Pitt Student Government Board has voiced its support to make the...

Pitt students gather at a candlelight vigil to show their love and support for the recent tragedies in Paris, Beirut, and Baghdad.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Pitt offers light to grieving cities

By Zoë Hannah and Josh Ye / News Staff November 17, 2015

Though they gathered under an American flag, a tearful crowd of Pitt community members spent two minutes in silence for a grieving international community Monday night. About 200 people, including Pitt...

Innovation Oakland officially unveiled the new digital plaza at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Bouquet Street on Monday night.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Oakland unveils digital plaza

By Dylan Shaffer / For The Pitt News November 17, 2015

The corner of Forbes and South Bouquet Avenues transformed into New York City on New Year’s Eve as community members counted down the opening of the Forbes Digital Plaza. On Nov. 16, at 6 p.m., around...

SGB to select student representatives for Pitt Plan

Several students got one step closer to their goal of collaborating with faculty early this morning at the Student Government Board Assembly meeting. Monday night SGB President Nasreen Harun said the...

Black Action Society members posed for a photo to pledge their support for students at the University of Missouri.  Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

Pitt stands in solidarity with Mizzou

From hundreds of miles away, Pitt students are putting social media back in a positive light for University of Missouri students. On Nov. 16 at 9 p.m., approximately 100 Pitt students gathered in the...

Visitors get their first look at the intricate woodwork inside the Korean Nationality  Room during its grand opening Saturday afternoon on the third floor of the Cathedral of Learning.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt opens Korean heritage room

By Elli Warsh / For The Pitt News November 15, 2015

Eight years and nearly $850,000 later, Pitt unveiled its 30th Nationality Room, the Korean Heritage Room, Sunday in the Cathedral of Learning with traditional Korean dancing, singing and celebrating. On...

Aaravi Children's dance group performs at the Diwali festival.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Away from home, students celebrate Diwali

By Emily Migdal / For The Pitt News November 15, 2015

This weekend, dancing shoes covered the floor of Bellefield Hall as Pitt students and community members feasted on Indian food and celebrated the Festival of Lights. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 420 people gathered...

The African Students Organization crowned Shamaal Sheppard King and Ilham Adam Queen at the African King and Queen Pageant Saturday night.  Courtesy Pitt ASO

Kings, queens and heritage: African Student Organization hosts pageant for charity

By Chidi Nwakpuda / Staff Writer November 15, 2015

Shamaal Sheppard and Ilham Adam are the new king and queen of Africa — or at least they are at Pitt. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the African Students Organization hosted its fourth annual African King and...

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