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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

SGB appoints new board member, judicial chair

By James Paul, Staff Writer • 12:59 am
At its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday evening, SGB appointed Alicia Peng to serve as a board member for the remainder of the semester. The seat originally opened after Annika Agarwal resigned after serving for only two weeks.
SGB election candidates during the Meet the Candidates event on Feb. 16.

‘Hey, vote for me’: SGB candidates begin targeted campaigning

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
The elections committee permitted candidates for SGB board seats and president to begin targeted campaigning on Tuesday, which allows them to increase their presence across campus with buttons, t-shirts, chalk and more before election day on March 21.
The Student Government Board Presidential Debate on Thursday in the William Pitt Union.

Candidates for Student Government Board president discuss student representation, sexual misconduct on campus in public debate

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
In a debate Thursday evening with little back and forth, candidates Corbin Makar and Ryan Young agreed that ending discrimination and sexual misconduct on campus was integral to their platforms, though differed on how they would use the presidency to engage the student body.
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.
Student Government Board at its first meeting of the semester at Nordy’s Place on Sept. 6.

Student Government Board reaches agreement with Student Affairs regarding student activity fee allocations

By Ryleigh Lord, Assistant News Editor • February 3, 2023

The Student Government Board announced in an Instagram post on Thursday night that it has reached an agreement with the Division of Student Affairs regarding the allocation of student activity fee funding.  “The...

Derek Dressler, SGB’s former vice president of governance.

SGB board member resigns due to ‘extensive time commitment’

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
Student Government Board announced the resignation of Derek Dressler, the vice president of governance, in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordys 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.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB approves ad hoc committee against sexual misconduct, introduces bills at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 30, 2022
Student Government Board unanimously voted to approve the Students Against Sexual Misconduct ad hoc committee, which intends to serve as a “central hub for knowledge, resources, support and prevention of all forms of sexual misconduct.”
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB talks task force initiatives, student leader stipends

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 16, 2022
Student Government Board plans to raise student leader stipends funded by “unused” funds from the student activities fee, according to SGB President Danielle Floyd.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB discusses violence prevention, public safety council at weekly meeting

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • November 9, 2022
Student Government Board is helping start a chapter of It’s On Us, a group aiming to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, according to President Danielle Floyd.
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