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
People and pronouns: Laverne Cox speaks at Pitt

People and pronouns: Laverne Cox speaks at Pitt

By Nerine Sivagnanam / Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

Laverne Cox’s identity — and her pronoun — are feminine, and she’s proud of both. Cox, an activist and actress on the hit Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black,” spoke to about 500 attendees...

Goodies galore: Pitt group gives to low-income children

By Meagan Hart / Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

A group of Pitt students hosted a party that included goodie bags, but the guests didn’t take a single one home. On Monday night, Pitt’s chapter of the Food Recovery Heroes hosted a “Birthday Bags...

Chess tournament for girls

Chess tournament for girls

By Nicole Gye / Staff Photographer • March 30, 2015

Fantasy panel sparks imagination at Pitt

By Mark Pesto / For the Pitt News • March 30, 2015

After 10 years, Pitt students are still letting their imaginations run free. The Fantasy Studies Fellowship, an undergraduate book club dedicated to the analysis of fantasy novels and films, celebrated...

Pittsburgh chess tournament supports girls

Pittsburgh chess tournament supports girls

By Nerine Sivagnanam / Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

Armed with kings, queens, knights and pawns, girls are defying the idea that chess is a man’s game.On Saturday, girls between second and eighth grade gathered at Oakland Catholic High School in North...

Kathy Humphrey

Kathy Humphrey

By Nate Smith / Staff Photographer • March 26, 2015

Joe Sestak speaks to students

Joe Sestak speaks to students

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor • March 26, 2015

#thatawkwardmomentwhen: Pitt students recount awkward moments on ‘national holliday’

By Jessica Iacullo / Staff Writer • March 26, 2015

Awkward moments occur all over campus and are almost inevitable. National Awkward Moments Day, celebrated last week, gives people the opportunity to rehash past awkward experiences and laugh, cry or both...

Joe Sestak walks campaign trail to Pitt

Joe Sestak walks campaign trail to Pitt

By Nerine Sivagnanam / Staff Writer • March 26, 2015

Joe Sestak is walking in Pennsylvanians’ shoes on the campaign trail — literally.As part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Sestak is walking across Pennsylvania and making stops in several towns...

Board of Trustees committee approves leasing, renovation funds

By Dale Shoemaker / Assistant News Editor • March 26, 2015

The Property and Facilities Committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved $37 million for two renovation projects and several million more for three building leases.The committee includes 13 members...

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