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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

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

By Harrison Kaminsky / Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2014

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

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

By Harrison Kaminsky / Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2014

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

November 3, 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 3, 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

By Cristina Holtzer & Danielle Fox / The Pitt News Staff • November 3, 2014

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...

Let me be your leader: SGB candidates talk campaign plans

By Abbey Reighard / Senior Staff Writer • November 3, 2014

The three candidates running for Student Government Board president agree on one thing: SGB needs change. Andrew Stefanick, Graeme Meyer and Wasi Mohamed are running for Student Government Board president,...