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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt launches Indonesian arts partnership

Pitt launches Indonesian arts partnership

By Danielle Fox / Assistant News Editor October 2, 2014

The University of Pittsburgh and the Indonesian College of Performing Arts in Bandung, West Java, will launch a partnership next Friday furthering the schools’ study of Indonesian music and culture.The...

Marx is not dead: Pittsburgh students keep the revolution alive

By Sabrina Romano / Staff Writer October 2, 2014

Their flyers are compelling, flashing pictures of socialist icons such as Karl Marx and Malcolm X. Their message is fight capitalism and empower the working class. At a time when many young people in...

Ebola spreads from Africa

Ebola spreads from Africa

By Zoe Au / For The Pitt News October 1, 2014

Ebola has spread to the United States from Africa — what is Pitt doing about it?

Dashing for doughnuts

Dashing for doughnuts

By Aby Briner / For The Pitt News October 1, 2014

Students will participate in Donut Dash 2014, a race sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Carnegie Mellon University, on Oct. 5.

Pitt lacks resources to develop Ebola vaccine

Pitt lacks resources to develop Ebola vaccine

By Jesseca Muslin / Staff Writer October 1, 2014

As Ebola continues to spread through African countries, and now, with one case confirmed in the United States, many people have expressed worry that the virus will find its way to their cities and towns.But,...

Dash for doughnuts: CMU fraternity hosts ALS fundraiser

Dash for doughnuts: CMU fraternity hosts ALS fundraiser

By Kathy Zhao / For The Pitt News October 1, 2014

For those who can stomach it, try running two miles after eating six sweet, glazed, iced, cream-filled and jelly doughnuts.The Donut Dash 2014 is a race on Oct. 5 sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity...

Building blocks of education

Building blocks of education

By Courtesy of Josh Hall September 30, 2014

Josh Hall's proposed design of the Cathedral made with Legos. 

Building Blocks of Education

Building Blocks of Education

By Photo courtesy of Josh Hall September 30, 2014

Josh Hall's proposed design of the Cathedral made with Legos. 

Lego Cathedral up for vote as America's next top toy model

Lego Cathedral up for vote as America’s next top toy model

By Meagan Hart / Staff Writer September 30, 2014

 It took construction workers roughly eight years to build the Cathedral of Learning. How long would it take you to build yours? Josh Hall, blogger, IT manager and Lego enthusiast, wants the “Cathy”...

SGB takes pledge to fight sexual assault on campus

SGB takes pledge to fight sexual assault on campus

The Student Government Board took the “It’s On Us” pledge to raise awareness and help prevent sexual assault on campus. All eight Board members and President Mike Nites took the pledge at public...

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