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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.