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Faculty union protests, police intervene before Board of Trustees meeting

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 24, 2023

About 100 faculty union members gathered outside of the William Pitt Union Assembly Room before Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting to protest a lack of progress on compensation negotiations with administration.

Candidates for Student Government Board president discuss student representation, sexual misconduct on campus in public debate

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023

In a debate Thursday evening with little back and forth, candidates Corbin Makar and Ryan Young agreed that ending discrimination and sexual misconduct on campus was integral to their platforms, though differed on how they would use the presidency to engage the student body.

Controversial Oakland rezoning plan gets preliminary approval

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 24, 2023

Pittsburgh City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval on Wednesday to a rezoning ordinance that would bring significant changes to Oakland as part of the Oakland Plan.

Pitt honors ‘heroes of Black resistance’ at Black History Month celebration

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 24, 2023

Pitt hosted “A Night of Celebration: Honoring Local Heroes of Black Resistance” on Wednesday evening to honor six Pittsburghers who have championed equality, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives in the city.

Police Blotter: Feb. 16 – Feb. 22

By News Editors • February 24, 2023

Pitt police reported theft, harassment and more in this week’s crime log.

Nine Pitt students, alumni awarded Fulbright scholarship

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

The Fulbright scholarship enables students to teach or conduct research abroad. This year, nine Pitt students and alumni won the scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Senate Council discusses pause on University vaccination requirements, passes drone policy

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon where members discussed the University’s success with Black History Month events, University vaccinations and immunizations and a newly passed drone policy.

‘I’m broke’: Pitt students consider ways to drink cheaply on campus

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

Out of all the bars on campus, students discuss the cheapest, safest and preferred places to go for a drink.

The Pitt News staff wins Student Keystone Press Awards

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2023

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association awarded The Pitt News top prizes and honorable mentions Wednesday for stories and visuals published in 2022.

Kenny-Spritz-ett, Cathy on Acid and more: Hem’s staff chronicles history behind their famous shot pitchers

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

Hemingway’s Cafe staff talks about what inspires them to make their shot pitchers and why they started making them.