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Eddie Lowy and his partner Ricardo Cortes

By Theo Schwarz / Visual Editor • June 30, 2015

Racial Diversity at Pitt

By Alex Ryan / Art Director • June 30, 2015

After SCOTUS ruling, Pennsylvania looks to nix discrimination

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor • June 30, 2015

When he heard the news, Eddie Lowy got goosebumps.As a rainbow-striped flag waved out front of his Downtown shop, Lowy, who is gay and identifies as a man, fixed his eyes on a television set and learned...

Pitt’s School of Medicine, UPMC launch center for women’s health

By Chidi Nwakpuda / Staff Writer • June 30, 2015

In an effort to promote women’s health, Pitt and UPMC have launched a new think tank for women’s health research.Pitt’s School of Medicine and UPMC launched The Center for Women’s Health Research...

Las Palmas struck with health code violation

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor • June 30, 2015

The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Las Palmas for violating several health codes.Las Palmas, located on Atwood Street, is facing 19 health code violations after the...

Strides for difference: After new hire Pitt examines its diversity efforts

By Mark Pesto / Staff Writer • June 30, 2015

Pamela Connelly wants to make Pitt a more diverse campus, but she doesn’t have a plan — yet.“We can’t say today, ‘We have this plan that’s going to happen,’ because we are still trying to...

‘American Idol’ comes to Pitt

By Theo Schwarz / Visual Editor • June 23, 2015

Idolized: Local hopefuls vie for ‘American Idol’ slots

By Nick Mullen and Chidi Nwakpuda / The Pitt News Staff • June 23, 2015

When Amario Gian finished singing his cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” “American Idol” competitors and bystanders greeted him with cheers and applause as he left the audition area.But when...

Sushi Fuku to open tea shop in Sennott Square

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Assistant News Editor • June 23, 2015

Rather than try to compete with other Asian restaurants in Oakland, Sushi Fuku owner Ting Yen has his eyes set on another establishment — Starbucks.Before the fall term starts in late August, Yen will...

Board of Trustees installs first female chair, approves renovations

By Alexis Mazzeo / Staff Writer • June 23, 2015

After a series of meetings last week, Pitt’s Board of Trustees has installed its first female chair and approved more than $34 million for building renovation projects.At its full meeting Friday morning,...