The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Candidates for Allegheny County executive speak at the Barbara Daly Danko Political Forum in February 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.

Sara Innamorato wins Democratic Primary for Allegheny County Executive

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • May 16, 2023
Sara Innamorato, a progressive State House representative, has won the 2023 Allegheny County executive primary race with 38% of the votes.
Brad Polumbo speaking with attendees at Revolution 2022 hosted by Young Americans for Liberty at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

New participant found to debate Michael Knowles at Pitt, debate topic changed

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 14, 2023
Pitt’s College Republicans, sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, has found a new participant to debate conservative political commentator Michael Knowles. They’ve also changed the topic of the on-campus debate.
Joan Gabel at a press conference in the Cathedral of Learning after being named the University's next chancellor.

Joan Gabel to serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • April 3, 2023
Joan Gabel will serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July, following a vote Monday from the University’s Board of Trustees. The current president at the University of Minnesota is the first woman to have the job in Pitt’s history.
La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, speaks at an event in Alumni Hall on Friday.

‘We must be fearless’: Pennsylvania Rep. La’Tasha Mayes denounces Pitt for hosting ‘transphobic’ speakers

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
La’Tasha Mayes, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, discussed student activism and “anti-trans” events on Friday in honor of the 50th anniversary of both Pitt’s Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Department and Rainbow Alliance.
Cabot Phillips speaking at the 2016 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Conservative commentator Cabot Phillips criticizes ‘liberal privilege’ on college campuses at Turning Point event

By Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2023
Right-wing commentator Cabot Phillips spoke with conservative students at Pitt Friday evening, saying “there is nothing that gives you privilege about being a white male at a college campus.” About 25 people attended the event hosted by Pitt’s Turning Point USA chapter.
Two students from the College Democrats and College Republicans debate in the William Pitt Union Monday night.

College Democrats, Republicans debate abortion, drag bans and health care

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2023
One of the most contentious issues at a debate between Pitt’s College Republicans and College Democrats on Monday night came when College Republicans vice president Joshua Minsky and College Democrats president Amanda Thornton debated whether abortion is a human right.
Attendees march Downtown during the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March & Parade on Saturday, June 4.

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns Pitt for ‘transphobic’ events

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 15, 2023
A wave of backlash against two upcoming “anti-trans” events at Pitt has reached Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemned Pitt and called for the events to be canceled.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy's Place Tuesday night.

SGB candidates discuss sexual assault, mental health at public interviews

By James Paul, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
SGB held public interviews Tuesday evening in Nordy’s Place to fill a vacant board member position. After another round of interviews next week, the newly appointed candidate will serve as the liaison to academic affairs.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

Pitt students say youth vote boosted Democrats in midterm elections

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • November 11, 2022
Some Pitt students believe high youth voter turnout may be the reason for Democratic victories in Pennsylvania. More than 31% of registered voters in Pittsburgh’s fourth ward — home to Pitt’s campus — voted on Tuesday.
People wait in line to vote in the William Pitt Union assembly room.

Pitt students head to the polls with protecting abortion access, limiting fracking on their minds

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
Hundreds of Pitt students flocked to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in Pennsylvania’s midterms. Many reported voting for all Democratic candidates, saying protecting abortion access and promoting clean energy were their deciding factors.
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