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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Pitt’s campus, demand action from University

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Hundreds of student protesters and community activists gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning throughout Sunday evening for a march and subsequent rally in support of Palestine and demanding that Pitt divest from any funds supporting Israel.

SGB releases statement in support of Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • April 29, 2024

SGB released a statement on Sunday “regarding the Pitt Gaza solidarity encampment,” in which the board offered its support for student advocacy on campus and expressed solidarity with the protest taking place.

Biden talks new economic plans, makes case against Trump in visit to Pittsburgh

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor • April 18, 2024

Pennsylvania took center stage in the rapidly approaching 2024 presidential election this week. Both candidates visited Pennsylvania in the past few days, and the polls show the race in the swing state...

President Biden set to visit Pittsburgh this afternoon

By Brian Sherry, Contributing Editor • April 17, 2024

President Joe Biden is set to give his remarks this afternoon at the United Steelworkers building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The address at the steel union headquarters comes after the Biden Administration...

Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point event

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night to an audience of hundreds of students and community members.

Photos: Candace Owens speaks to community at TPUSA event

By Nate Yonamine, Hannah Levine, and Bronco York • March 19, 2024

Conservative political commentator Candace Owens spoke at an event sponsored by Turning Point USA at Pitt on Tuesday evening in the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall. The event drew a large crowd of students...

A guide to ongoing negotiations between Pitt’s administration, campus union efforts

By Emma Hannan and Abby Lipold • February 23, 2024

Pitt union organizations are continuing their negotiations with the Pitt administration and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board over labor rights issues.

Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley

By Abby Lipold, Assistant News Editor • February 23, 2024

About 100 people gathered in Schenley Plaza on Thursday afternoon to hear speeches from Congresswoman Summer Lee, Allegheny County Executive Sara Inammorato and several local community leaders who highlighted the need for federal investment in sustainability.

A look into Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal, new plans for higher education

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • February 23, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his 2024-2025 budget proposal on Feb. 6, which plans to make higher education more accessible and affordable.

Photos: Yadin Gellman speaks at Hillel JUC, students protest the event outside

By Alex Jurkuta and Ethan Shulman • January 24, 2024

Yadin Gellman, an IDF veteran and Israeli actor, spoke to Pittsburgh students at an event organized by Student Coalition for Israel at Pitt and hosted by Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh....