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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pittsburgh law schools pass the bar

Pittsburgh law schools pass the bar

By Emma Solak / Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Pittsburgh’s universities continue to push out top law talent rising above the swarms of other students vying to add “juris doctor” to their title. While coming from a school with a plush ranking...

Pitt reaches number 42 on U.S. News & World Report for best global universities

By Kathy Zhao / Staff Writer November 5, 2014

Aside from being two digits in the local area code, the numbers “four” and “two” are a newfound source of pride for Pitt students.The U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural “Best Global...

Spice Island to become Hawker Stand in chef's absence

Spice Island to become Hawker Stand in chef’s absence

By Theo Schwarz / Visual Editor November 5, 2014

A message to customers about Leong’s leave of absence sits in the restaurant on poster board with colored pens for customers to write their well wishes for his recovery.

Spice Island to undergo temporary menu change

Spice Island to undergo temporary menu change

The Pacific food hub planted among Atwood’s sea of pizza shops — Spice Island Tea House — will appear in a new form starting Friday.The head chef Hai Jing Leong will be recovering from foot surgery,...

SGB candidates debate responsibilities

SGB candidates debate responsibilities

By Abbey Reighard / Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2014

The presidential candidates told stories about throwing sea stars and building bridges during last night’s presidential debate. Andrew Stefanick, Graeme Meyer and Wasi Mohamed discussed their plans...

Board to put SGB changes to student vote

By Danielle Fox / Assistant News Editor November 5, 2014

The Student Government Board approved putting a series of constitutional changes up for student vote in next Tuesday’s election. Board member Graeme Meyer said the changes aim to help students better...

State who cried Wolf

State who cried Wolf

Democrat Tom Wolf defeated Republican incumbent Tom Corbett last night to become Pennsylvania’s 47th governor.Wolf, who will take office in January, has no prior experience as an elected official, but...

Pennsylvania 2014 Governor's Race

Pennsylvania 2014 Governor’s Race

November 4, 2014

Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf compete in today's election.

No further decisions made on ousted Elections Committee Chair

By Natalie Daher / Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2014

It’s unclear whether Student Government Board’s recently ousted Elections Chair will oversee next week’s election. Former Elections Committee Chair Lauren Barney will appeal the Board’s decision...

Election day: Where they stand

Election day: Where they stand

Tom Wolf-Obtained his B.A. from Dartmouth College, his M.A. from the University of London and his Ph.D. from MIT.-Grew up and resides in York County.-Served in the Peace Corps for two years doing agricultural...

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