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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

Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB announces resignation of Annika Agarwal, fourth resignation this academic year

By James Paul, Staff Writer February 22, 2023
Annika Agarwal resigned from her board position due to “personal reasons.” Following a public interview process, Agarwal left after SGB appointed her earlier this month.
A pile of cash.

Pitt Day of Giving raises $2.4M, down 19% from last year

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer February 22, 2023
The seventh annual Pitt Day of Giving — a 24-hour fundraising initiative — took place all day Tuesday. This year’s PDoG raised $2,405,864, down about 19% from last year’s event.
The logo for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, appears on a mobile phone in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Professors discuss ChatGPT’s potential as a tool in the classroom

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer February 21, 2023
Despite numerous headlines and stories about how students can potentially use ChatGPT to cheat in school, many Pitt professors are approaching ChatGPT with curiosity rather than fear.
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Pay, advancement top priorities for organizers as staff unionization ramps up

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer February 21, 2023
Organizers say they’re optimistic as efforts to trigger a staff union election gain momentum, even without a definite timetable for when that election might be.
New online platform Togetherall provides peer support for mental health

New online platform Togetherall provides peer support for mental health

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer February 20, 2023
For some college students, finding the time and motivation to talk to a therapist can be challenging. Sometimes, students find that talking about their mental health virtually and with other peers their age can feel less intimidating. 
Candidates for Allegheny County executive speak at the Barbara Daly Danko Political Forum, on Saturday at Carnegie Mellon University in the McConomy Auditorium. Pictured from left to right: Liv Bennett, Dave Fawcett, Sara Innamorato, Michael Lamb, Erin McClelland, Will Parker, and John Weinstein.

Forum highlights similar goals, diverse policies in crowded county executive race

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2023
Seven candidates for Allegheny County executive took the stage at Carnegie Mellon University on Saturday to discuss air quality, affordable housing and other priorities in a wide open democratic primary.
SGB election candidates during the Meet the Candidates event Thursday.

SGB board, presidential candidates kick off elections with public interviews

By James Paul, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
Candidates for next year’s Student Government Board began this year’s election cycle at a “Meet The Candidates” event Thursday evening in Nordy’s Place. Two candidates for president and seven for board seats introduced themselves and their initiatives.
Screenshot of Let’s Talk: Student Rental meeting.

OPDC talks student rentals, navigating landlord-tenant relationships

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
OPDC held a “Let’s Talk: Student Rental” event on Wednesday to discuss issues students face while living in off-campus rentals. The event featured guest speakers from Neighborhood Legal Services and Pitt’s Office of Off-campus Living.
Police Blotter: Feb. 9 - Feb. 15

Police Blotter: Feb. 9 – Feb. 15

By News Editors February 17, 2023
Pitt police reported theft of a folding chair, harassment and more in this week’s crime log.
The logo for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, appears on a mobile phone in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 31.

‘No getting rid of it’: Students voice mixed feelings about the use of ChatGPT

By James Paul, Staff Writer February 15, 2023
With its ability to write entire essays, solve multiple choice questions and streamline research, students at Pitt and across the country have been using ChatGPT to assist with school work, though some worry about plagiarism and the implications the software has on critical thinking.
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